Round Bale Nets
EcoNets
Note: We made too many 1" Medium Round Nets = Now $75 Off, while supplies last !!
Here you'll find all the round bale nets we offer, in all sizes. Available in Regular (have a purple web seam) or opt for our HD nets (have a black web seam) in which the twine size is doubled, making HD nets weigh 2x that of our regular nets.
EcoNets occupy & satisfy horses by slowing & extending their hay consumption, the smaller amounts allow their digestive systems to work properly, thus better utilizing the nutrients in the hay. Also helps to prevent and relieve respiratory issues, ulcers, cribbing, colic, stall vices, stress & boredom.
Sizing:
~ Small - fits bales 4x4 to 4x5 or usually under 1000 lbs
Great for filling with Small Squares or forking loose hay into a net
~ Medium - fits 5x5 to 6x6 or bales 1000 to 1600 lbs
Our most popular size fits most average sized bales
~ Large - fits bales 6x6 to 7x7 or 1600 to 2100 lbs
For the bigger bales
~ X-Large - fits bales 7x7 and over
Fits the biggest bales weighing over 2100+ lbs
Note that the X-Large will hold 1.5-2 Medium bales and cannot be exchanged for a smaller size.
Note: If any horses are shod & have access to the net, protect it with a feeder to prevent the horses from pawing & getting caught up or injured.
Please transition horses onto the nets with loose hay for 3-5 days when 1st starting out ( or when introducing any new hay net, as the new nets are stiffer & feel different from their old net ) to keep horses curious and not frustrated. You can even pull the hay loose inside the net and start pulling it out in several spots to help them catch on to using it. Each day lessen the amount of loose hay until they are eating comfortably from the net.
* Check the net daily initially & regularly thereafter, to fix or repair any holes immediately with the twine provided or even a zip tie/baler twine to prevent any further damage. If you leave any holes open, you are letting them know it's okay to do that.
** When doing repairs, if they have created a bigger hole, use a repair kit to make a patch the size of the hole and use the twine to weave the patch onto the net so you don't just pull the hole together, making the net smaller over time.
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I use 4 x 5 round bales in a feeder and ordered the small HD net with 2" holes online for my 4 horses. Unfortunately the small net wouldn't fit my bales and I felt I had originally received a net to fit a large square bale by mistake. The customer service at Econets was very accommodating and exchanged the small for the medium. It's quite large, the quality is great, and I love the 2" holes because the hay comes out more easily. My theory is that the net will last a long time because the horses won't be chewing holes in it trying to get the hay out. Very pleased with the sturdiness of the net and the lighter weight than my old Slow Bale Buddy. I'd suggest you call and speak to them about sizing before ordering.
We continue to be very satisfied with the quality of EcoNets. We have been ordering these nets for many years now. The HD net is our favourite, is sturdy, and can be used for a couple of years.
This was the second one that I had bought, and the first one is still going strong, just wanted a second one for swapping out in the winter, to give one time to thaw out while the other is in use.
Only problem was I ordered the wrong size!! My fault!
We have been using the net for about one week and so far, so good. We love being able to support a Canadian company too.
Fantastic net! I now have three different econets and very happy with my purchases (as are my horses)!