- How much does the Pacefeeder cost?
- How does it work?
- What is the Pacefeeder made of?
- Does the Pacefeeder come in different sizes?
- Rectangular slow hay feeder
- Can it be used outside?
- How is it secured?
- Hay or haylage?
- Can it be drained?
- How much is delivery?
- Net grids
How much does the Pacefeeder cost?
The standard corner model costs €361.00 + Vat while the tall corner model costs €434.00 + Vat.
How does it work?
The Pacefeeder is placed on the ground and secured to the wall, box or fencing and only allows the horse to pull a small amount of hay through the self-adjusting grid while eliminating hay wastage.
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What is the Pacefeeder made of?
The Pacefeeder slow hay feeder system is made of molded, high-quality recyclable polyethylene which is very hard wearing and easy to clean. It’s tough, durable and UV stabilised and has no sharp edges. It is also very lightweight for moving between stables, outdoors and a horse’s box.
Does the Pacefeeder come in different sizes?
We have two different sizes available: a standard corner model and a tall corner model in grey.
Standard Corner Model – Height 660mm (26”) – Width 930mm (37”) – Depth
660mm (26”). It holds approx 7kg of hay.
Tall Corner Model – Height 780mm (30”) – Width 930mm (37”) – Depth
660mm (26”). It holds approx 9kg of hay.
Rectangular slow hay feeder
Pacefeeder, alongside the traditional triangular slow hay feeder, has now introduced to the market a rectangular unit. It has all the features of the corner unit, such as the bung and sub-floor, but now the main focus is the net grid.
The options available are a 45mm / 60mm hole size. One size holds approximately 9kg of dry hay or 290L. It is ideal for hay / haylege and/or steamed hay.
It is 35” wide (or 88 cm), 21” width (or 54 cm) and 27” height (or 70 cm).
The cost of the rectangular Pacefeeder – supplied with a Netgrid – is € 349.59 + Vat.
Can it be used outside?
The Pacefeeder has been designed to be used both in a stable and the outdoors. The hay sits on top of a subfloor so that it is not sitting in rainwater if used outside.
How is it secured?
The corner Pacefeeder model can be screwed directly to a wall or fence.
Hay or haylage?
Both can be used as well as long or short hay. Do not use compact hay, the hay should by loose and kept fairly level. When the desired amount has been filled, place the grid down on the surface and secure with the two ‘ball cords’. Next pull some hay up through the holes in the grid (about 60-70mm), this will start the ’tissue box’ effect, as the tangled hay is pulled up by the horse, more hay will be drawn up through the holes in the grid.
If the hay is not pulled up at the start, the horse will get frustrated trying to grasp the hay through the holes. Because the grid is rigid, it does not behave in the same as a hay net. We also recommend the horse is given a little time to habituate to the new way of feeding.
Can it be drained?
Yes, the Pacefeeder has a removable floor – the bung – to facilitate the draining of any water.
How much is delivery?
For the standard Pacefeeder, delivery costs €35 to customers in Ireland, the UK or western Europe (tracker provided).
For the tall Pacefeeder, delivery costs €45 to customers in Ireland, the UK or western Europe (tracker provided).
You can of course contact us at info@pacefeeder.ie; or telephone +353 (0)86 254 4482 if you have any specific queries and we will endeavour to assist you.
NetGrid
The net grids were originally made for a customer who used ‘chopped hay’. They are now also used by some customers who use steamed hay. The net is a ‘knitted knotless’ material, kinder to horses lips and teeth, 5mm in diameter and available in 45mm and 60mm hole size. The net is attached by hand to a metal frame, this frame uses the same mechanism as the plastic grid. If required the net grid can be used without the need to purchase the sub-floor and plastic grid.