HF Series"Slow-Feed" Covered Hay Feeder
Our slow hay feeder can feed up to 10 horses at a time.
Slow feeding is the healthiest way to feed hay to horses. By recreating natural grazing habits, slow feeding provides a steady stream of fibrous nutrition, critical for maintaining the health of equine digestive tracts. Plus, the right slow hay feeder can reduce feed costs drastically by cutting hay waste to almost zero.
With the HF series, we designed hay slow feeders that could handle groups of up to 8-10 horses. These slow hay feeders allow the feeding of entire large round and large square bales, drastically reducing labor. Our slow hay feeders utilize a creative net panel design to make the transition from loading to feeding as simple as possible – once the bale is loaded, the panels lay down against it so your horses can begin their meal. The net panel comes standard with 2-1/2” holes, but 2″ holes are also an option.
To reduce hay waste and protect horses from potential mold exposure, our slow hay feeders come standard with a 29-gauge metal roof to shield half-eaten bales from the rain. 8 drain holes remove any moisture that does make its way into the trough. The HF series slow hay feeder pays for itself with hay savings, usually within 24 months.
| Model | Feeding Capacity | Dimensions | Starting Price Range | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HF606SF-2 | 4-6 | 6′ x 6′ x 8’6″ | $4,250 | |
| HF608SF-2 | 6-8 | 8′ x 6′ x 8’6″ | $4,500 | |
| HF610SF-2 | 8-10 | 10′ x 6′ x 8’6″ | $4,850 |
Customize Your Slow Feeder
Our slow feeders are highly customizable. Pick exactly what you want from the trough size to the attachments and add-ons.
Choose Your Trough Size
Begin building your feeder by selecting your trough size. The three available options are 6′, 8′, and 10′ lengths.
Choose Your Number of Sides
The slow feed style is constructed with 2 solid ends. As a result, 2-sided feeding is the only option available on slow feeders.
Choose Your Custom Add-Ons
Now that you have your feeder size and sides chosen, it’s time to choose your custom add-on options!
Ball Toy (see here) or Grain Trough
Standard Features
All the slow hay feeders for sale from Farmco are created to be durable. Each feeder is built with reinforced heavy-duty 12 gauge steel and coated with a two-part polyurethane paint in Hunter Green. Paint is applied electrostatically to ensure an even finish.
The HF series slow hay feeder also comes standard with:
“Slow feed” panels lay against hay while eating.
“Slow feed” net reduces hay consumption and produces horse health.
A gated end with a horse-proof latch for simple loading.
8 drain holes to prevent standing water in the trough.
Fork pockets for moving the slow hay feeder with a loader.
Welded D-ring for easy chain hook-up.
Slow Feeder with an open gate and lowered net panels.
Slow feeder with an open gate and raised net panels.
Slow feeder net panels (Shown being lifted).
