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Different Types Of Horse Hay Feeders

By Sandra Wilson


All living things have health concerns. We all need maintenance in order to keep our body in good condition. Lucky for us human beings, we could do it all ourselves and are even gifted with high intelligence that enables us to know different methods to keep ourselves conditioned. It goes the same for animals and we are the way for this to become possible. This is why horse hay feeders are made.

There are many things to be eyed on when it comes to domestication. Animals are clueless creatures that do not know how to take care of themselves. One of the most effective ways to keep them healthy is to control their food intake and maintain their surroundings clean.

It is a common misconception for individuals to see nothing wrong with letting their pets has their meals served on the ground. Just like how we bathe our dogs and pigs, horses need to be kept in a clean environment as well in a way that they are freed from the bites of the insects that usually multiply in the left over hays that are starting to decay.

When the forage starts gets mixed with the dirt on the ground and starts to moisten, there is a big chance that insects will make it their breeding ground which will leave your pet uncomfortable. He could get bitten by them and worst is they could get certain types of diseases or infection due to constant scratching of the affected area of their skin. If you know how to take care of yourself then you must also have the initiative to animals you chose to keep.

The first type of feeder that we will be discussing is the hay nets. From its name alone, we would get the idea that this is a feeder that is made by a net. This comes in different hole sizes. It was observed by experts that the ones with smaller holes are more likely to slow down the eating pace of the specie. As we know these creatures commonly suffer from ulcer and slowing down their consumption will leave them chewing less which will reduce saliva production.

It will also help them lessen their salivation which is one of the causes of ulcers. Whenever they chew with their mouth rapidly, it will cause them excessive salivation but with the use of net feeders, they will have no choice but to slow down.

Feeders are meant to help owners keep their animals from eating too much which could be bad for them. Net feathers are basically just nets that keep the horse from being able to get a mouthful of hays. Through it, they will learn to slow down or else the net will be swallowed together with the forage. As much as they look uncomfortable feeding with it, it is actually helping them.

Nevertheless, no matter how traditional forage is, it is still advisable to support them with appropriate vitamins especially for the adult horses. They are nothing different from us. Being deprived of the right and appropriate diet will hinder them from being in good condition.

When the appropriate diet is paired with regular exercise, your horses will most likely gorw healthy with strong bones and joyful personality. Feeders are definitely good investment because anything that keeps them from getting sick is actually helping you avoid medical expenses in the future.




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