Our Large GutzBusta® Knotless Hay Nets are fantastic for stables, yards, and paddock. A great day to 2+ day net (depending on hay used, and hole size). Opening on the long side they are very easy to load a full small bale of hay into.
A standard small square bale of hay can be accommodated effectively within the large hay net; however, for bales that exceed the standard length, it may be necessary to cut the string and place a few biscuits atop the bale to ensure that the entire bale fits within the net.
These nets can accommodate between 11 to 25 kilograms of hay. When filling them manually from a round bale or loose hay, it is possible to add approximately 12 kilograms or more. In the case of inserting a complete small bale, these nets can easily support the weight, exceeding 25 kilograms without any issues.
- Dimensions: 1.4m Wide x
1m High
- Colour: Black 3cm, 4cm and 6cm hole sizes
- Fits 1 small square bale of hay.
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Drawstring Colour: Orange
This new super soft netting is made from 5mm thick and high strength PP (polypropylene) with a super-strong 240ply, the strongest on the market.
Like our regular knotted nets, the knotless hay nets are available in small, medium, large as well as round bales and export bales. This means the new nets are still super easy to fill due to nice wide-open mouths.
While soaking this knotless hay net poses no issues, we advise that you regularly clean the net using a high-pressure hose if you choose to soak with it. Additionally, it is important to allow the net to air dry periodically. This recommendation is based on the fact that the woven fabric can retain moisture, which may lead to the growth of bacteria or fungi.
This product can be thrown on the ground if your horse isn’t shod. It doesn’t have metal joints, too, so you don’t have to worry about your horses’ teeth or mouths getting injured.
Ideal for various livery scenarios, particularly when the objective is to extend the duration of your horse's eating while reducing both the frequency and time spent on feeding. This can be achieved by providing a larger quantity of hay at once, which these hay nets allow.
Both the knotless and knotted hay nets are made from our very own GutzBusta® sizes that we have developed over the years with feedback from our customers. They are superior in size, strength and usability. Having a super wide mouth that makes them easy to fill is one of the greatest attributes of our nets.
It’s also important to note that you cannot compare the knotted nets to the knotless ones in terms of ply as they are made of entirely different materials. Ply refers to how many individual strands are in each section of the netting. The strength is in how strong those individual strands are, how tight they are, and what material they are made from. So you are comparing apples to oranges if you are comparing knotless to knotted in terms of ply.
Why are GutzBusta® Hay Nets so popular?
Our products are designed with large and strong drawstrings to secure the hay net around your round bale. It’s easier to put on compared to other hay nets available in the market. We’ve been making quality hay nets for over 8 years and we know how the netting behaves over time. This is why we developed a size and pattern that works to enable these nets to last longer.
A GutzBusta® Round Bale Hay Net decreases wastage by up to 46%. In our situation, a 4x4 round bale of pasture hay can last 3 to 4 horses for 7 to 15 days with a 4cm net, depending on how cold the weather is. This rate was for Winter, however, in Summer, we found that a 4x4 lasted these horses nearly 3 months due to being low sugar/palatability
Caution:
- Shoes: If your horse is shod then simply tie your net up a little higher if it is a smaller net. If you are using a round bale or larger size net, then put your net inside a large box, hay ring or other device that stops their feet from coming into contact with their hay net. Direct contact of shoes and nets is not recommended.
- It is not recommended to leave buckled halters or other types of buckled headgear on your horse when using ANY type of hay net as your horse may get caught.
- Similarly, do not let horned animals such as cattle, sheep or goats eat from the nets due to possible entanglement.
- Cattle or stock with ear tags are cautioned from eating from the hay nets as they may rub their head and potentially remove the ear tags.
