Welcome to HayBoss Feeders™! We are one of North America’s premiere net-feeder manufacturing companies, with facilities located in both Canada and the United States. HayBoss Feeders™ is a revolutionary, no-waste, multi-species forage feeding system that is safe and clean for animals of any size. Our fully-adjustable, premium-quality products are made of high-grade galvanized steel, and feature self-locking, retractable nets. The HayBoss™ net feeding solution is sheltered, and keeps your forage raised above the ground, leading to less waste; it helps promote animal health, and allows you to more effectively manage your animals’ food intake.
We are one of North America’s premiere net-feeder manufacturers, with facilities located in both Canada and the United States. Based in Edmonton, Alberta, HayBoss Feeders™ is a family-owned business, proudly serving customers throughout North America.
Purchasing hay every month to feed your equine friends is a lifelong expense and nothing to take for granted. Protecting that hay from dirt, manure, urine, debri and even the weather is vital to both the health of your horses-- and the financial health of your equine operation. HayBoss™ was designed by horse lovers who know, understand and live with horses every day... we have the most durable, best designed hay slow feeders in the nation and have a design for every operation!
Just like all other HayBoss Feeders, the Junior is made of galvanized steel for maximum durability. The height of the floor can be adjusted to 12” or 29” from the ground. The netting is always kept taut at all times with spring loaded rollers. This also enables the feeder to be put on a fence line to feed two paddocks at once. Choose #1 Net (approx. 1 ¼” diamonds) or #2 Net (approx 1 ⅝” diamonds) to go with your feeder. (Netting included with every feeder purchase) The Junior is designed to load up to 8 small square bales simply by unlatching the net handle, allowing the net to roll up on the spring-loaded roller. Load bales, cut the strings and pull the net around the bales and re-latch the handle. Rain, snow, mud, wind and waste are no longer an issue with HayBoss Feeders. Assembled dimensions: 60” x 54” x 70” or 82”
The Standard HayBoss Feeder™ is designed to fit any size round bale or up to 16 small square bales. It is made from galvanized steel to ensure maximum durability. The high quality, thick nylon net is self-tensioned by the spring-loaded roller, always keeping the net taut no matter the amount of feed inside. This also enables the feeder to be put on a fence line to feed two paddocks at once. Choose #1 Net (approx. 1 ¼” diamonds) or #2 Net (approx 1 ⅝” diamonds) or #3 Net (approx 2 ½” diamonds) (Netting included with every feeder purchase) Rain, snow, mud, wind and waste are no longer an issue with HayBoss Feeders. For loading, simply unlatch the net handles and allow the net to roll up on the rollers, load bale on end, cut strings or wrap and stretch net around the bale and re-latch the handle. Assembled Dimensions: 95”x78”x84.5”
The XL HayBoss Feeder™ is designed to accommodate one large rectangular bale up to 4’x4’x8’ or can be loaded with as many as 20 small square bales. Height of the floor can be adjusted to 12” or 29” from the ground. Made with galvanized metal for maximum durability.) attached to spring loaded rollers eliminating slack at all times. This also enables the feeder to be put on a fence line to feed two paddocks at once. Choose #1 Net (approx. 1 ¼” diamonds) or #2 Net (approx 1 ⅝” diamonds) to go with your feeder. (Netting included with every feeder purchase) Rain, snow, mud, wind and waste are no longer an issue with HayBoss Feeders. For loading, simply unlatch the net handle and allow the nets to roll up on the rollers, load bale, cut strings or wrap and stretch net around bale and re-latch the handle. Assembled dimensions: 110” x 54” x 70” or 82”
These HayRings have been designed with the knowledge that they will be put to the test of rough animals, harsh weather, and overall wear and tear. Because of the thick plastic material, they are strong and durable, yet lightweight enough for anyone to easily move without equipment. With metal reinforcements on the top and bottom, they keep the feeder sturdy, always keeping its form so you can drape it over 100’s of bales and it will keep working as intended every time. Keeping your animals hay clean is only half the battle, you want a durable long-lasting net that will stand up to constant grazing.
These innovative feeders are designed so you can convert them into different shapes and sizes depending on the type of bales that you are feeding. The panels are universal and as they make up the majority of these HayRing feeders, you can position them in different patterns and shapes, so for example with the corner conversion kit, the HayBoss Hex feeder converts into the Large Square Bale HayRing. These are great feeders to have if you value ease of use, clean and controlled feeding and future versatility…
HayBoss Feeders now has "Do-It-Yourself " videos! We are excited to offer our customers an opportunity to build their own HayBoss Feeder. Now you can have the best, raised and covered forage feeder in the world while saving a bunch of money. Choose #1 Net (approx. 1 ¼” diamonds) or #2 Net (approx 1 ⅝” diamonds) to go with your feeder. Included are the roller and handle frames and hardware and the netting of your selection. (Netting included with every feeder purchase) It also comes with building instructions and a list of necessary materials that can be found at your local hardware store. Same great feeder only built by you-- we have Easy Instructional Videos to help make it a breeze! Take a look at a sample video below!
Yes we do! If you can assemble it yourself you can save money!
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HayBoss™ now has DIY Large Square Bale Feeders! We are excited to offer our customers an opportunity to build their own HayBoss Feeder. Now you can have the best, raised and covered forage feeder in the world while saving a bunch of money. (Must choose netting size to complete order) Choose #1 Net (approx. 1 ¼” diamonds) or #2 Net (approx 1 ⅝” diamonds) to go with your feeder. Included are the roller and handle frames and hardware. It also comes with building instructions and a list of necessary materials that can be found at your local hardware store. Same great feeder only built by you.
DIY JR. Square Bale Feeders! We are excited to offer our customers an opportunity to build their own HayBoss Feeder. Now you can have the best, raised and covered forage feeder in the world while saving a bunch of money. (Must choose netting size to complete order) Choose #1 Net (approx. 1 ¼” diamonds) or #2 Net (approx 1 ⅝” diamonds) to go with your feeder. Included are the roller and handle frames and hardware. It also comes with building instructions and a list of necessary materials that can be found at your local hardware store. Same great feeder only built by you.
We are excited to offer our customers an opportunity to build their own DIY Round Bale Feeder. Now you can have the best, raised and covered forage feeder in the world while saving a bunch of money. (Must choose netting size to complete order) Choose #1 Net (approx. 1 ¼” diamonds) or #2 Net (approx 1 ⅝” diamonds) or #3 Net (approx 2 ½” diamonds) to go with your feeder. Included are the roller and handle frames and hardware It also comes with building instructions and a list of necessary materials that can be found at your local hardware store. Same great feeder only built by you.
HayBoss Feeders now has DIY Round Bale Feeders! We are excited to offer our customers an opportunity to build their own HayBoss Feeder. Now you can have the best, raised and covered forage feeder in the world while saving a bunch of money. Choose #1 Net (approx. 1 ¼” diamonds) or #2 Net (approx 1 ⅝” diamonds) or #3 Net (approx 2 ½” diamonds) to go with your feeder. (Netting included with every feeder purchase) Included are the roller and handle frames and hardware It also comes with building instructions and a list of necessary materials that can be found at your local hardware store. Same great feeder only built by you!
HayBoss™ Feeders now has DIY Extra Large Square Bale Feeders! We are excited to offer our customers an opportunity to build their own HayBoss Feeder. Now you can have the best, raised and covered forage feeder in the world while saving a bunch of money. Choose #1 Net (approx. 1 ¼” diamonds) or #2 Net (approx 1 ⅝” diamonds) to go with your feeder. (Netting included with every feeder purchase) Included are the roller and handle frames and hardware. It also comes with building instructions and a list of necessary materials that can be found at your local hardware store. Same great feeder only built by you.
This HayBoss DIY Barrel Kit is an efficient way to turn feasible used barrels into a really effective slow feeder. The barrel feeder can be easily mounted and moved on a variety of fence lines, allowing convenient filling without ever having to go inside the pen. This barrel feeder kit comes with everything you need except the barrel. Kit includes hooks, bolts, stencil for cutting out your hole, netting and hoop.
This awesome feeder was designed to make feeding small square bales quick, easy, efficient and clean. Simply unlatch the net frame, place the bale inside and relatch the net frame. Use it in conjunction with the HayBoss HayBuddy and make your chores even easier. The PenPal is easy to assemble, easy to install and easy to use. You and your animals will love The HayBoss Feeders Penpal....only $490 See our video below!
Give us a call and we'll work out something nice for you! We know nets can't last forever, even nets as durable as ours. So give us a call and we'll get you a replacement net! Have other questions, look at our FAQ page or just call us today
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The HayBoss™ feeder was intentionally designed with 2 adjustable heights to address any pawing concerns. A small percentage of horses getting used to net feeding may paw in frustration (this could result in a hole in the netting). If you feel one of your animals is doing this, you may want to adjust the feeder’s height to the top setting. Once the horses are comfortable with the feeder and you can see they have adjusted, feel free to change to your desired height.
Note: If you have a standard feeder and feeding round bales, we also have the optional Paw Bar Kit that can be attached to the feeder.
We have some great testimonials and more being added all the time!
We've fed a few bales in our new HayBoss feeder, and the results so far are better than I expected. After putting 4 bales through it, there's virtually nothing left behind, and the horses look great! Until the HayBoss, we were feeding a group of horses by hand with small square bales. This group was prone to getting over-fat on a free-access feeder, but with HayBoss, we can put a round bale in front of them and they're staying in good shape. Very happy with this feeder.
I have recently purchased the Junior Hay Boss Feeder, and it is one of the best investments I have made for my horses. In the past we had tried using slow feeding nets, but my horses often tossed them over the fence to the neighbour’s horses and many of my nets went missing completely. They also ripped holes in the nets usually within a couple of months of purchasing the nets, defeating the purpose of slow feeding. We find that with the Hay Boss Feeder they are unable to stand on the net and rip it, plus the net is of heavier construction than the slow feeding nets. I now have less fighting and wood chewing in my paddock. My horses are happy, which makes my life easier. My only regret is that I didn’t go with the larger round bale feeder. Lacinda George - Clearwater Horse Club
Few things are more discouraging than seeing your “hay dollars” being stomped into the mud, bleached by the sun or soiled by the horses you are trying to feed. Stop the frustration and call us today! You can call 1-844-Hay-Boss (429-2677) and we will help you every step of the way!! You will Love your "HayBoss™" and so will your horses!
The HayBoss Feeder is a multi-species forage feeding system built around a self-tensioning net that hugs the bale and retracts as the hay diminishes, so feed stays clean, off the ground, and resilient to wind, rain, or snow. Rather than letting an animal plow through a bale or burrow its muzzle into a dusty cavity, the net forces small, deliberate bites that simulate natural grazing. The result is a feeding pace closer to pasture, with the bale protected from spoilage and weather the entire time it is being eaten. This is the patented "grazing, not gorging" principle the company is built on.
HayBoss Feeders is one of North America's premiere net-feeder manufacturing companies, with facilities in both Canada and the United States. The head office and manufacturing are based at 54320 Range Rd 253, St. Albert, AB T8T 1R8, with additional operations in Ottawa. You can reach the St. Albert location toll-free at 1 (844) HAY-Boss, the Ottawa office at (613) 869-3568, or by, Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm.
Every Hay Boss is built from fully galvanized steel to handle the elements and rough use, paired with a self-tensioning nylon net on a spring-loaded roller for easy refilling. The netting is held taut by 7/16-inch fiberglass rods placed every 16 inches to maintain vertical tension against the bale. The floor planks are deliberately standard spruce rather than treated lumber, chosen by customer demand for a chemical-free eating surface, and because the wood is suspended in the air it can last 30+ years and bolts out plank-by-plank for simple replacement.
HayBoss offers two net densities to dial in intake: Net 1 is recommended for easy keepers and controlled feeding, while Net 2 suits animals that struggle to maintain body weight or eat long, stringy hay. Continuous, restricted access encourages chewing that releases endorphins and keeps hind-gut bacterial flora healthy, which the company links to fewer stomach ulcers, reduced colic symptoms, and less bloating. Steady access also keeps animals calm and content and mitigates bossy, dominant herd behavior at the feeder.
The lineup covers every operation: Big Round, Big Square, Small Square, and PenPal Premium Feeders; Big Round, Small Round, and Big Square Ring Feeders; and a DIY Barrel Feeder Kit that converts a used barrel into a slow feeder. The Big Round Premium accepts any size round bale or up to 16 small square bales, and works on a fence line to feed two pens at once while still serving as a barrier when empty. Net 1 is mandatory for sheep, goats, and square bales, and bulls are accommodated by anchoring the feeder to two posts.
Pricing runs from $79 up to $4,950 depending on model and netting size, with Ring Feeders such as the Big Round Ring Feeder ($1,295–$1,544 CAD), Small Round Ring Feeder ($1,015–$1,220 CAD), and Big Square Ring Feeder ($1,535–$1,760 CAD), plus the DIY Barrel Feeder Kit at $199 CAD. HayBoss ships across Canada and the USA at a flat $500.00 rate, offers financing with payments described as less than what you save on hay, and sells direct online at haybossfeeders.com/shop or through dealers via the dealer locator. To order by phone, call 1 (844) HAY-Boss.
HayBoss Feeders™ is a family-owned manufacturer based in Edmonton, Alberta, with U.S. facilities, serving horse owners across North America. The product is a raised, sheltered net-feeder system made of high-grade galvanized steel with self-locking, retractable nets kept taut by spring-loaded rollers. Forage stays off the ground (no mud, manure, urine, or weather contamination), and slow-feed nets meter the intake — leading to less waste, healthier horses, and better-managed feeding.
The main HayBoss line covers three sizes plus a smaller pen feeder. Junior — fits up to 8 small square bales (60" × 54" × 70" or 82"). Standard — any size round bale or up to 16 small squares (95" × 78" × 84.5"). XL — one large rectangular bale up to 4'×4'×8', or up to 20 small squares (110" × 54" × 70" or 82"). PenPal — a smaller feeder designed for small square bales, easy to mount on fence lines. The Junior, XL, and Standard all have adjustable floor heights of 12" or 29" from the ground.
HayBoss includes the netting with every feeder purchase. #1 Net — approximately 1¼" diamonds (slowest, smallest hay-pull rate). #2 Net — approximately 1⅝" diamonds (middle option, fits most herds). #3 Net — approximately 2½" diamonds (faster pull, available on round-bale and Standard configurations). Smaller diamonds slow intake more — useful for easy-keepers and horses prone to over-fattening on free-choice forage. Larger diamonds work for high-need or working horses.
Yes. HayBoss offers a full Do-It-Yourself line where you receive the roller and handle frames, hardware, and netting of your choice — plus building instructions and a list of materials available at your local hardware store. The result is the same feeder, built by you, at a lower cost. The DIY line covers JR, XL, and Round Bale feeders, plus a DIY Barrel Kit for converting reusable barrels into slow feeders. Easy instructional videos walk through each build.
The feeder was intentionally designed with two adjustable heights to address pawing. A small percentage of horses adjusting to net-feeding paw in frustration during the transition (which can put holes in the netting). If yours does, raise the feeder to the top setting until the horse settles in, then drop back down to your preferred height once they've adjusted. For Standard feeders with round bales, an optional Paw Bar Kit attaches to the feeder for additional protection.
Per the source: Junior $3,650; Standard $4,200; XL $4,200; PenPal $490; HayRing Feeders starting at $875. DIY line: XL $2,250; JR $2,050; Round Bale $2,450; Barrel Kit $165. Pricing as quoted is subject to change due to economic and material cost factors — confirm current pricing with HayBoss Feeders directly when ordering. Replacement nets are available — call HayBoss for pricing tailored to your existing feeder.
The newest line in the HayBoss family. HayRing Feeders are made of thick polyethylene with metal reinforcements top and bottom — strong, durable, but lightweight enough to move without equipment. The panels are universal, so you can reconfigure the same feeder into different shapes (for example, the Hex feeder converts to a Large Square Bale HayRing with a corner conversion kit). The included heavy-duty polyethylene orange netting is water-resistant and resists fraying — based on years of customer feedback.
Mike Hittinger: "After putting 4 bales through it, there's virtually nothing left behind, and the horses look great. This group was prone to getting over-fat on a free-access feeder, but with HayBoss, we can put a round bale in front of them and they're staying in good shape." Lacinda George (Clearwater Horse Club) on the Junior: "In the past we had tried using slow feeding nets, but my horses often tossed them over the fence... and ripped holes in the nets within a couple of months. With the HayBoss they are unable to stand on the net and rip it, plus the net is of heavier construction. I now have less fighting and wood chewing. My horses are happy." Order or ask questions: 1-844-Hay-Boss (429-2677) or visit haybossfeeders.com.
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