Click on photo above to see hay nets in use or on the Freedom Feeder News to watch race horses using the Freedom Feeders.
How many of us get up at the crack of dawn with horses pawing, chewing, calling, pacing... anything to get us out to give them food because nature designed them to graze up to 20 hours a day? Horses' digestive systems never truly stop producing digestive acids. When their sensitive stomachs are empty of food they are stressed, prone to colic, ulcers, and boredom leading to destructive stall vices just to mention a few of the consequences.
Horses should have access to forage at all times. Feeding two, three or even four feedings a day is unnatural for horses. We are tied to feeding them "small meals" throughout the day because we care about their sensitive digestive systems. But what are the horse's eating at night while we are sleeping? Dinner out with friends, overnight outings, a full day away from the barn, those are only memories... . UNTIL NOW! Veterinarian recommended1 Freedom Feeder Extended Day Small Mesh Hay Nets allow your animals to feed naturally 24/7 through a simple "restricted free access feeding" program!
These nets can be hung on fences, box stalls, laced closed and thrown on the ground like a pillow. They are made of 1/8"(3mm) Nylon mesh woven into 1-1/2" squares. This material has 250 lb. per strand of tensil strength! Each extended day Freedom Feeder bag holds at least 35# of hay.
Check out rave reviews of Freedom Feeder(R) at SmartPak(R) online:reviews.smartpakequine.com/7493/8785/reviews.htm Please make sure you follow the instructions included with the bags. These bags are extemely strong, however, some very aggressive horses will chew through them quickly. If you have followed the directions and this happens please send us an email with photos. These horses need the bags most and we will work with you to make sure they have what they need.
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Freedom Feeder small mesh hay nets now are now available in half size (24" x 30") for use with minis and in trailers.
These Mini small mesh hay nets were such a big hit at the Equine Affaire in California that we sold out!
Both Mini and Extended Day small mesh hay nets are now available for purchase online. Click here to order your hay nets now. Do you board your horse? Well, we designed the Freedom Feeder hay nets with you in mind. They are easily installed in box stalls using eye hooks. In a paddock, just hang the net so the feeding staff can just slide your horse's hay into the back of the net like a mail slot.
Why Restricted Free Access Feeding?
Restricted free access feeding is based on the idea that when horses have to work for their food and this slows down their eating habits causing them to salivate more while chewing and aiding their digestion. With the improved digestion, you can and should change your horse's diet from an alfalfa based "milk cow" diet, to a grass based grazing "horse" diet, adding only as much protein as your horse needs to keep their weight up.
If you have any questions that we have not addressed in the website, please continue to communicate with us at Info@FreedomFeeder.com and not get frustrated. As you know, we are a new product with a new way to help horses. Each and every horse is different with different temperaments and tricks. We are all a part of the quest to do better for horses. Your experiences with Freedom Feeding help me learn so we can help someone else's horse down the road through your experience.
______________________________________________________ 1Frederick Beasom, DVM recommends Freedom Feeders especially for hard keepers, horses with ulcers, or horses that are prone to colic.
To transition your horse to Freedom Feeding, start by using the bag as a supplemental feeder filled with forage in addition to the horse's normal ration. This will keep your horse from being frustrated while learning to use the hay net. Never let the nets to empty. As your horse learns to use the Freedom Feeder, reduce the amount of feed on the ground or in their old feeder. Over time, your horse will prefer grazing from the bag.
At first they will EAT, EAT, EAT, but usually within a month even the most aggressive eaters slow down. Part of it is mental, as they have to learn and trust that they will never have to worry when they will be fed again. At first, some horses may bloat, but once they've built that trust and are satiated they'll start walking away, the food consumption balances out and so do their tummies. For a healthier, happier horse, provide restricted free access to hay 24 hours a day. To order your Freedom Feeder small mesh hay nets, click here
Freedom Feeder Small Mesh Hay Nets Are a Breeze to Use Click on the image to the below to see how easy Freedom Feeders are to use.
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