Great entertainment
"Love the hay balls. Both my horses use them. Keeps pasture cleaner from unused hay. Lid can be a bit sticky but worth the effort. Fits a lot of hay."
Overview
Slow Feed Consumption and Eliminates Boredom
This slow feed hay ball comes with slow-feed holes that make it a little challenging for your horse to access the hay, effectively busting their boredom. With a 15" diameter and 2 1/2" slow-feed holes, this feeder also includes a 4 3/4" screw lid opening for inserting hay into the ball. It's designed to hold one thin flake of hay.
Key benefits
Slow Feed Holes
Features 2 1/2" holes, this feeder encourages a slow, yet natural pace of hay consumption. This design keeps your horse occupied in its stall for extended periods.
Incredibly Durable
This hay ball is made from durable polyethylene, guaranteeing it can withstand daily use in your horse's stall or out in the paddock.
Easy Open/Close Loading Lid
Adding hay to this feeder is a breeze. Simply unscrew the top lid and add the desired amount of hay. The loading hole opening measures approximately 4.5" in diameter.
Perfect Size to Keep Them Busy
This innovative 15" ball feeder is designed to accommodate a standard-size flake of hay. Start by gently angling a corner of the flake into the loading hole, then layer the hay down into the ball's interior. Once finished, securely fasten the lid and delight your horse by placing it in their stall. Experience the joy of interactive feeding!
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Brand
Schneiders
Overall rating: 4.757282 / 5 from 103 reviews.
AI Generated Review Summary
The Schneiders® Slow Feed Hay Ball Feeder is highly appreciated for its ability to keep horses engaged and happy. Customers have mixed feelings about the hay ball feeder, with some finding it effective while others prefer small mesh hay nets. There is a desire for adjustable hole sizes to better suit individual horse needs.
Summary topics
- Slow Feed Hay Ball Feeder: 8%
- Horse Happiness: 15%
- Hay Ball Feeder Effectiveness: 14%
- Hole Size: 6%
Review topics: [size, shipping, plastic, problem, use, buy, price, ball, horse, hay, holes, feeder, toy, option, challenge, lid, stays, works, mini, friends, movement, herd, idea].
Review highlights
- "The ball is holding up well, and the horse is happy - success for Dash and the care givers, and a smart purchase by me!" —
- "after we restained the fences, the horses apparently love the taste and started chewing he fence." —
- "My horses use it regularly." —
Reviews
Slow Feed Hay Ball a Success!
"My 7 year old quarter horse gelding Dash loves his hay and eats too fast, so it is easy for Dash to get bored in his stall. I purchased the Slow Feed Hay Ball as both an activity for Dash and to slow down his consumption of hay during the day (he has night turnout). Dash likes to play with toys. The Slow Feed Hay Ball is working perfectly for Dash! He manages to completely empty the ball and eats every piece of hay. I find the ball in different areas of his stall. Dash likes to pick up items. I have not seen him pick up the ball yet. He also likes to paw at things. Fortunately, Dash has not seemed interested in stomping on the ball. The ball is holding up well, and the horse is happy - success for Dash and the care givers, and a smart purchase by me!"
If your horse is dumb. . . just no
"I have one for my horse. She loves it and stops her from eating straw bedding. Why 2 stars? Well it WAS NOT on my bingo card at 630 am to CUT A HORSES HOOF OUT OF THIS BALL. Sometime between night check and AM feed the horse broke the lid and put his hoof INTO THE BALL. I was able to get another staff member to hold the horse and the affected leg while I went to get tools to cut it off. VeRY thick plastic. I luckily have a lot of tools on hand. . . and very strong hands. Took 45 minutes to cut this off the horses leg. Luckily the horse was chill and let me do what I needed to do We have 17 balls to fill everyday. Many of our horses use them. It is the first time this has happened. Photo was after I cut it open to release the leg"
My horses love this
"The ball filled with hay and carrots is a great way to slow hay intake and keep their minds busy in the stall."
Fun entertainment
"If you have a horse that needs different challenges or fun things to do this is a good option. My horse has really enjoyed it"
Slow Feed Hay Ball
"It took my horse a couple days to figure it out and get into the idea of his meal coming from it. I think he was frustrated the first couple days. But now he has the hang of it everything is good. It adds a little bit of meal time compared to the hay net. The ball itself is easy to fill, durable. We live on a slope so it lands in the same place everyday, but i imagine on flat ground the path could be more variable. So far it adda some exercise both mental and physical to his routine."
Keeps the herd busy and
"Keeps the herd busy and engaged while stalled! Even wore out the baby 😁"
I recently invested in two
"I recently invested in two slow feeders for my horses, which have been a game-changer for their mental and physical well-being. Each ball can hold approximately two flakes of hay, keeping my horses engaged and stimulated in their pens for a couple of hours. The durable design of these balls ensures they withstand regular use, providing a fun and challenging way to dispense hay."
Awesome hay ball
"Really great stimulating way to feed, and it's held up really well. I fill it with flake droppings and it's reduced waste a whole lot. Loving it so far!"
Hay Balls!
"These are the best things ever! Mini horses love them! Great size! They pack in a lot of hay ."