is a round bale pasture feeder built to stop one of the most expensive losses in horse and livestock keeping: hay trampled into the mud and manure. Its cone rod and chain system keeps the bale elevated and clean while a circular 14-gauge steel body stands up to years of hard use. Designed by a livestock owner who simply wanted to preserve his own hay, it is for any horse owner who is tired of watching their hay — and their money — end up on the ground.
The feeder's cone rod and chain system holds the bale up off the ground and reduces an animal's ability to sort or scatter hay, which discourages trampling and keeps the hay clean and fresh. Instead of getting muddy, moldy, and mixed into manure, the bale stays protected and accessible. The feeder is designed to minimize hay waste with an estimated efficiency rate of 85% to 95%, and many customers report nearly zero hay wasted thanks to its unique structure and adjustable cone rods.
Many users report saving between 10% and 30% more hay per bale compared to traditional feeders. On a 1,000-lb. bale, that can mean keeping 100 to 300 lbs. of hay out of the mud per bale. How much money that adds up to depends on how many horses you feed and how quickly they go through a bale — but because of the feeder's design, you start saving hay immediately. With hay prices climbing, the difference between protected hay and spoiled hay adds up fast.
"I'm gone for a week while trucking. This works great for my 5 horses so I don't have to hand feed them." Scott G.
"Bought one 5 years ago and 3 more today. Haven't done any repairs on them and plan to last 10 more years." Boyd G.
"The Hay Manager is built to take “farmer abuse.” I recommend them to anyone that wants to save money with the price of feed." John F.
"My hay cost too much to waste and my horses waste none. I love this feeder!" Lois B.
Each feeder is built from 14-gauge steel, weighs about 700 lbs, and uses a circular design for added strength. It has undergone 18 years of field testing to prove its durability in real working conditions, and the company has heard from clients running the same feeder for as long as 18 years — and still going strong. Despite the heavy build and quality materials, The Hay Manager is competitively priced against other cone-style feeders, and its greater hay savings deliver a faster return on investment.
The Hay Manager is built to handle any size bale with its 8 ft diameter — from grass bales to silage bales, the strength of the feeder can handle all weights. 18 cone rods support the bale off the ground and are adjustable by a chain, so you can make the spaces larger or more narrow to fit your individual needs and further reduce an animal's ability to sort and waste hay. You fill it up and let your horses do the rest.
The Hay Manager™ is a round bale pasture feeder built around a cone rod and chain system that keeps the bale elevated off the ground. By holding the hay up and reducing an animal's ability to sort or scatter it, the feeder discourages trampling and keeps the hay clean and fresh instead of getting muddy, moldy, and mixed into manure.
The feeder is designed to minimize hay waste, with an estimated efficiency rate of 85% to 95%. Many users report saving between 10% and 30% more hay per bale compared to traditional feeders. On a 1,000-lb. bale, that can mean saving up to 100 to 300 lbs. of hay per bale, and many customers report nearly zero hay wasted.
Each feeder is built from 14-gauge steel, weighs about 700 lbs, and uses a circular design for added strength. The Hay Manager™ has undergone 18 years of field testing to prove its durability in working conditions, and some clients have run the same feeder for as long as 18 years and it is still going strong.
The Hay Manager™ is built to handle any size bale with its 8 ft diameter. From grass bales to silage bales, the strength of the feeder can handle all weights. You fill it up and let your horses do the rest.
Yes. The Hay Manager™ has 18 cone rods that support the bale off the ground, and they are adjustable by a chain. You can make the spaces larger or more narrow to fit your individual needs, which reduces an animal's ability to sort and waste hay.
Despite the quality of materials and sturdy build, The Hay Manager™ is competitively priced when compared to other cone-style feeders. Its higher efficiency means less wasted hay, which can deliver a faster return on investment, and reviewers like John F. note it is built to take “farmer abuse.” One customer, Boyd G., bought his first feeder five years ago and three more recently without needing any repairs.
Yes. Because a full round bale stays protected and accessible, owners can leave horses to feed themselves rather than hand-feeding daily. One customer, Scott G., uses it for his five horses while he is gone for a week trucking so he doesn't have to hand-feed them.
The Hay Manager™ is available through an expansive network of local dealers, so you can reach out to your nearest dealer for up-to-date pricing and ordering details tailored to your area. If you have questions or need help choosing a feeder, you can phone Andy, email TheHayManager@Gmail.com, or visit www.thehaymanager.com/products/horse-feeder.
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