.cs682301B{10.5pt;inherit;color:#052460;text-decoration: underline;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;} .csB364C6C{10.5pt;font-weight:normal;color:#383838;font-style:normal;margin:0pt 0pt 0pt 0pt;text-align:left;list-style-type:disc;Arial} .cs3388614{text-align:left;margin:0pt 0pt 10pt 0pt;line-height:1.15;text-indent:0pt} .cs95B300B{11pt;font-weight:normal;color:#000000;font-style:normal;Calibri;} .cs97D8F4B{10.5pt;font-weight:normal;color:#383838;font-style:italic;Lato;} .csBE25054{margin:0pt 0pt 15pt 0pt;text-align:left;text-indent:0pt} .cs79477DB{10.5pt;font-weight:normal;color:#383838;font-style:normal;inherit;} .cs1A43ECB{10.5pt;font-weight:normal;color:#383838;font-style:normal;Lato;} .cs97DFFCB{12pt;font-weight:normal;color:#000000;font-style:normal;Times New Roman;} .csC52A507{10.5pt;font-weight:normal;color:#383838;font-style:normal;margin:0pt 0pt 0pt -36pt;text-align:left;list-style-type:circle;Courier New} .csDD7F83B{10.5pt;font-weight:bold;color:#383838;font-style:normal;inherit;} Our GutzBusta Square Bales nets will fit all three sizes of large square bales (8x3x3, 8x4x4 and 8x4x3). The new design makes them larger and easier to put on. It reduces the incidence of colic, choke, stomach ulcers, boredom, hay wastage, and vices.This size hay net is basically a 'one size fits all' hay net as it will fit all three of these Large Square Bales.Please note that when using this net on an 8×3×3 bale, there may be some excess netting, as it is designed to fit bales up to 8×4×4. Encapsulating the net around the hay bale will help absorb much of the extra slack. For instructions on how to fit this size net onto a round bale or how to take up the slack of the netting when the bale is smaller than the net, please click here. Dimensions: 3.8m Wide x 1.1m High Holds: Large Square Bale Net Colour: Black Drawstring Colour: Red Hay Bale Dimensions: 8x3x3' (2.4m x 0.9m x 0.9m) 8x4x3' (2.4m x 1.2m x 0.9m) 8x4x4' (2.4m x 1.2m x 1.2m) Click here for a YouTube video on how to put a GutzBusta hay net on a Large Square Export Bale 8x3x4, 8x4x3 or 8x4x4.What material are the Gutzbusta® Hay Nets made from?Our GutzBusta® Slow Feed Hay Nets are made from tough and durable, UV Stabilized, and heat-treated netting in 60ply polyethylene netting. This netting will not absorb water, therefore there is no change to the properties of the netting during inclement weather or if used to soak hay.What hole size will suit my horse or livestock?Available in 3cm, 4cm, and 6cm (60ply), our Slow Feed Hay Nets are made from tough, durable, UV Stabilized, and heat-treated 60ply polyethylene netting. This netting is not water absorbent, so you don’t have to worry about your net getting heavy when soaked in water.Why use GutzBusta® Slow Feed Hay Nets?Studies have shown that using slow feed hay nets such as our GutzBusta® Hay Net Feeders also decreases wastage by up to 46%. We’ve been making 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.Our GutzBusta® Large Square Bales are easy to put on and come with a large drawstring to easily secure the hay net around your square bale.Our products are the most generously sized and designed to be easier to put on compared to other hay nets available in the market.For more information and photos about our hay nets, please visit our livestock page and our FAQ & Help page.How to use GutzBusta® Large Square Bales?Simply place your large square bale on its side so you can cut and remove the strings easily, then open up and lay the hay net along the top of the bale. Pull the net down towards the ground until it totally surrounds the bale, then take up the slack with the drawstring and secure the net around the bale. If you have a tractor or Ute then you can gently tip the bale up slightly from one long side and then the other to be able to put the netting underneath the bale. Although this net will not totally encapsulate an 8x3x4 bale, it will come close and these bales are too heavy to be pushed over by a horse anyway.Our blog page gives an extensive pictorial and video on how to put the hay nets on these bales.These bales can weigh from 500kg to 700kg, we do suggest that you leave one string in place on your bale (bottom or second bottom string) to give the bale and net support until some of the bulk of the hay has been taken out. Once some of the bulk is eaten from the bale, then we recommend cutting and removing this final string.When you tie up and secure the drawstring, make sure the excess rope is either tied back up into the net itself or that you tie a knot in the drawstring at the base of the net. Then, undo the simple knot at the end of the drawstring. You can leave the remaining drawstring loose or once you have pulled up and tied it off into the net, or you can put the remaining drawstring under the bale (if you have a tractor or are able to lift or tip the bale). Although this is related to round bale, you may wish to watch this video for more ideas on how to deal with your drawstring.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. It's important to keep in mind that horses wearing rugs might rub against the nets. To reduce the chance of a rug clip getting caught on the netting, make sure your buckles are properly secured and not sticking out, or consider securing the hay net to limit contact between the rug and the net. If rubbing is a concern, you might want to avoid having your horse wear a rug altogether.
