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The Highly Efficient Horse Hay Feeders

By Sandra Wilson


Just like all the other animals, horses also require proper way of taming in order for them to live healthier and longer. Animals are not as intelligent as human beings and that is why they need to be supported to keep them in good shape. There are a lot of products that have been made for the diet of these beautiful creatures and of the most important once include the different types of horse hay feeders.

When you decide to take an animal home and make it a pet, what comes with it is your affirmation that they will be provided with their basic needs such as food and shelter. However, your obligations towards them do not end upon the provision of these things. You also have to take certain measures to keep them kicking in which proper diet is a big part of.

We often witness in the movies or even in reality the way owners feed their horses. Most of them just toss a pile of hays on the ground and let the poor creature devour it. Just because they are animals that know nothing about cleanliness and orderliness, does not necessarily mean we are not obliged to provide them clean meals.

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.

As you have noticed, almost all feeders that are designed to control their consumption have barriers on it. This is basically because the feeling of not being able to freely tilt their head on the food will discourage them from eating too much causing them to stop by the time they feel that they are no longer hungry.

Slow feeders on the same hand functions the same as the net but it comes in a different form. It is like a rectangular container that has intersecting barriers that encourages your pets to eat slowly. It is not good when they chew too fast because it increases salivation which could cause them ulcer in the long run.

These products offer lots of advantages not just for the animal but the owners as well. Feeders minimize food waste which lessens your expenses too. Hays are produced with lots of efforts and you are also charged with the delivery that is why it is not supposed to go to waste.




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