How to Choose a Grate Size

Unlike hay nets, with a slow hay feeder, choose a grate size based on your hay type, not on how much you want to slow down consumption. Soaked hay typically requires a larger grate size.

Tip: When in doubt, go with the larger grate size. Your horse will adjust more easily than if they’re frustrated by a grate that’s too small.

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2.25" x 5" size openings for super fine grass hay such as Coastal Bermuda, Teff, early brome, extremely fine alfalfa and fine hay that is conditioned.

Original

Our original grate size with 2.75" x 6" size openings for most cool-season grass hays such as Timothy and Orchard and some finer grass alfalfa mix hay. Suitable for some chopped and bagged forage. Works well with most soaked hay. Not for thick, stemmy or coarse hay.

Wide

3.25" x 6" size openings for alfalfa and alfalfa mixes. (Due to the leaves on the alfalfa, these types of hay can compact very easily and a large grate is recommended; especially when starting a horse on the Savvy Feeder™). Suitable for all chopped and bagged forage. Works well with all soaked hay. Also use a large grate for other stemmy hay such as peanut, and long-stranded hay from a large round bale. The large grate is beneficial for older horses who have difficulty grasping hay.

We offer free grate exchange within the first 30 days of your order. If the grate that you ordered is not working or if you need a different size. Just order your replacement grate online and we will reimburse you when the original grate is shipped back to us.

Our horses have been using the same grates on their hay holders for the last 3 years. However; if you ever need to replace a worn grate we offer replacements of all sizes.

The grate floats on top of the hay and goes down as the horse eats. The grate is held in place by heavy-duty fabric. This unique process has granted us a patent through the US Patent and Trade Office.

Fed Ex shipping right to your door (or barn) for $45.00

Approximately 18-22 pounds of hay (4-6 flakes of a 2-twine bale). Your horse doesn't need that much per feeding? No worries - just put in the amount of hay that your horse needs. It works just as well with 5 lbs of hay.