Monday, September 29, 2014

The Importance Of Hay Nets For Horses

By Elsa Noel


The foundation of a horse diet must be a bulky food or a forage, such as grass or hay. Forage usually contains certain amounts of protein, energy and vitamins. Its fiber feeds the microorganisms of the large intestine, which can also break down the forage into more protein, energy and vitamins that the horses can use and need.

Usually, a horse eats the hay with speed and urgency and possibly bring down heavily the foot on the ground of the meadow. However, this act can be eliminated by the use of hay nets for horses. With the common haynets, you also have to face a certain problem due to a big interlaced structure. This is because, the horse may get stuck in the net and get injured. Thus, as a result, you may hang the hay net high in a tree.

Meaning, they are not fed in the natural way they used to have. However, nothing to worry about, as there are many solutions available for you. So, depending on the number of horses you own, you will also obtain various of demands on the hay nets. But, you can freely choose among the options available, such as the handmade haynet, machine made haynet and the high capacity haynet.

The feeding duration also depends on the animal and the feeding amount offered. Some of them usually feed when the forage is gone. This way, the nets will also be emptied immediately just like other horses and usually takes a break to stroll around or to drink water. Typically, you can never tell how long they would feed themselves from the net. But, it is a fact that almost all horses have a slow capacity when it comes to consuming their feeding than from a loose hay.

Most experts say that nets must be hanging up far from watering areas. This is because, it can also keep the horses move and their attention will be on the water. But, it is necessary to give them more time to get used to the haynets. Give them time to develop their eating method.

Once they are used to it, it is time to feed them with the haynet. Of course, they do not have other choices, but to east rather than starving. Most of the nest have a long lifespan, only if you choose the best raw materials before purchasing them. Make sure that before you make a purchase, it also meets all your demands and needs.

There are certain types of nets, such as polyethylene, and polyamide. It is important to look for best one. First is the polyethylene or called as pony high haynets. These products has a low weight. It have a good resistance to any corrosion and to UV lights. It is also chemical resistance.

The polypropylene has a high resistance to UV and does not decay or decompose and strong enough against acids, lyes and lubricating oils. The strength and the scrub resistance are also satisfying. This product has also a poor water absorption.

Nylon is actually the common material used in making a net. Its fiber has the highest strength and also show a great resistance into corrosion. It also absorbs a certain amount of water and up to seventy percent. It can also resist high UV. In fact, the product is popular because of its feature and durable material.




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