tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1432762024762532275.post5400559247794966144..comments2024-01-19T07:37:39.127-05:00Comments on The Dancing Donkey: Hay NetsThe Dancing Donkeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16274299120708749101noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1432762024762532275.post-82417321608650420172013-01-07T16:24:13.938-05:002013-01-07T16:24:13.938-05:00Thanks so much!!
I'll think about this nets,i...Thanks so much!!<br /><br />I'll think about this nets,if I can't get the bags.<br />But will be at Arizona's,the other places are so expensive as you said.<br />I'll get a look around here,may be, I can get a sport or fishing net, with small holes.Virginiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04357053792347824717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1432762024762532275.post-24451043164781996802013-01-06T20:12:54.074-05:002013-01-06T20:12:54.074-05:00The place I had been getting them is no longer sel...The place I had been getting them is no longer selling the nets. I am not sure what to tell you, but your best choice would probably be to buy the netting and make your own from:<br /><br />http://www.arizonasportsequipment.com/hockey/hockey-netting/<br /><br />or, buy nets from either:<br /><br />www.slowfeeder.com/<br /><br />www.cinchchix.com/<br /><br />These are expensive, but safe for donkeys. Let me know what you try. Good luck.The Dancing Donkeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16274299120708749101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1432762024762532275.post-80058692557941407782013-01-05T08:01:17.477-05:002013-01-05T08:01:17.477-05:00Fiona and Cinamon said they want to try one of thi...Fiona and Cinamon said they want to try one of this too. :) <br />I look at the web "comparison chart" but i haven't got anything clear(it's not my mother language). <br />Please,can you tell me where can i buy them? I guess will be the smalest size.<br />Thanks so much!!!!!!!!Virginiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04357053792347824717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1432762024762532275.post-55271807199494788652012-12-28T00:02:23.350-05:002012-12-28T00:02:23.350-05:00I like your new nets! We've been using Nibble...I like your new nets! We've been using NibbleNets for years, as well as the ones from Chick's Saddlery, but my new favorites are from Cinch Chix. I have a half-bale size which holds about 40-50 lbs of hay, and their whole-bale one that holds a full 80 lb bale. The holes in those are only one inch, and the mini-donks love them. I also made a wall-mount net with hockey puck barrier netting from Arizona Sports for around $15. If you need smaller holes in that type, you can double the netting. Mine holds almost a bale, and has lasted almost two years. One thing I should caution all net-users, though, is that if the horse is eating from them up higher or above the ground, and not eating at ground level, it causes their teeth to wear unevenly and you'll find yourself calling the equine dentist every six months or so. One suggestion is to clip the net into the bottom of an unused, small water trough, or a low-sided wooden box, both with holes in the bottom to allow for any rain to run out. You can also use a heavy square wood platform with eyes on each side for carabiners to attach the nets to. We're currently updating the way we use our nets, but it's slow going in this weather! Robynnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01639577919723119349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1432762024762532275.post-8165424593484438742012-12-27T23:47:52.211-05:002012-12-27T23:47:52.211-05:00I like your new nets! We've been using Nibble...I like your new nets! We've been using NibbleNets for years, as well as the ones from Chick's Saddlery, but my new favorites are from Cinch Chix. I have a half-bale size which holds about 40-50 lbs of hay, and their whole-bale one that holds a full 80 lb bale. The holes in those are only one inch, and the mini-donks love them. I also made a wall-mount net with hockey puck barrier netting from Arizona Sports for around $15. If you need smaller holes in that type, you can double the netting. Mine holds almost a bale, and has lasted almost two years. One thing I should caution all net-users, though, is that if the horse is eating from them up higher or above the ground, and not eating at ground level, it causes their teeth to wear unevenly and you'll find yourself calling the equine dentist every six months or so. One suggestion is to clip the net into the bottom of an unused, small water trough, or a low-sided wooden box, both with holes in the bottom to allow for any rain to run out. You can also use a heavy square wood platform with eyes on each side for carabiners to attach the nets to. We're currently updating the way we use our nets, but it's slow going in this weather! Robynnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01639577919723119349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1432762024762532275.post-21489085461553890222012-12-27T18:50:33.906-05:002012-12-27T18:50:33.906-05:00I was thinking the same about the scent on the bag...I was thinking the same about the scent on the bags---give Emma a good rub down with a bag.<br />The three little donkeys--they're wearing matching coats! Now that is just too cool!<br />Thirteen Sheep (Or More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16826863741953006716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1432762024762532275.post-53551106602135126112012-12-27T18:01:03.737-05:002012-12-27T18:01:03.737-05:00Great post and thanks for the nod ;)
Interesting ...Great post and thanks for the nod ;)<br /><br />Interesting info about the scents on the hay nets that were sent to you. I wonder if you could speed up their acceptance of them by rubbing the nets with Emma and Ramsey's blankets to get their scents on the nets. Perhaps even taking the nets out and soaking them in baking soda and washing them to get all the scent off and then scenting the nets with their favorite treats :)<br /><br />~Lisa Laughing Orca Ranchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03562627840013868980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1432762024762532275.post-47672648627583483532012-12-27T11:45:13.529-05:002012-12-27T11:45:13.529-05:00I'm an apartment dweller with just one cat, no...I'm an apartment dweller with just one cat, no large animals. But your posts are so well-written and informative, that I would truly be grateful to you if I had horses or donkeys! And I find them interesting anyway.<br /><br />Happy New Year to you and your critters!<br /><br />Nancy in IowaMom Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08173057786790186340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1432762024762532275.post-7753144150707056472012-12-27T11:10:50.409-05:002012-12-27T11:10:50.409-05:00Here is a link that I found a couple of years ago ...Here is a link that I found a couple of years ago on the dangers of jacks. It makes an interesting read.<br /><br />http://calkinsart.net/donkeyinfo/jacks1.htmlIanHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15874490886311041312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1432762024762532275.post-80404155600900357702012-12-27T10:44:45.035-05:002012-12-27T10:44:45.035-05:00These nets are ingenious! I can't wait to try ...These nets are ingenious! I can't wait to try something like it for the goats!Michaelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05806716677546687464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1432762024762532275.post-47669762649285743182012-12-27T10:35:16.614-05:002012-12-27T10:35:16.614-05:00If you run the tie strings back through the ring o...If you run the tie strings back through the ring on the bottom before you tie them up, they dont hang so low. I am looking for another hay bag for my old mare, cant find just the right one. :o)<br />Reddunappyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02789213785183576404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1432762024762532275.post-25095568644483136752012-12-27T10:13:04.862-05:002012-12-27T10:13:04.862-05:00
What great advice! We have never used nets here,...<br />What great advice! We have never used nets here, but I can see they would have helped us keep the minis and pony busy and fed. Mary Annhttp://www.calamityacres.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.com