Hay hut

Last month, I lost almost an entire round bale to summer heat and a heavy down pour. It was awful and many tears were shed. In all my years of feeding rounds, I’ve rarely ever lost much hay. …

Well, if you read the DIY Square Bale Slow Feeder article, you know that our horses’ paddock was set up for square bales, not round. Round bales are a whole ‘nother ball game.

Swing gate allows for hay to be off ground/ easy clean- out and reload.

If I did not already own a Hayhut, I would build this. Feeds one round bale or six to eight square bales. All treated wood, solid roof sheathing, keeps hay off the ground, virtually eliminates waste and spoilage. Every edge is chamfered for horse safety. Built on skids, the unit is completely portable, so I can move it to fresh ground or another field anytime, pulling it with a pickup truck. It wasn't cheap, but it has paid for itself in savings in hay.

Want to save money on hay this year and not have so much go to waste? Check out these DIY round hay bale feeders I found on Pinterest. They are so cool!

Some common questions answered about small hole round bale hay nets.

Lancaster County Barns Offers a fully assembled hay bale feeders. Style can vary slightly from images. Comes with 30 yr architectural shingle or upgrade to metal roof. SIZE OPTIONS: 1) 6x10 Hay Feeder with metal loop. Fits two round or one 3'x3'x8' hay bale. (8’ 6” wide x 12’6” long at roof) 2) 6x6 Hay Feeder with metal loop. Fits one round bale. (8’6” wide and 8’6" long at roof & 67 1/2" x 65 1/2" at base) *Hay feeders can be ordered without metal loop with door. With or without…