Slow Feeding Hay Feeders for Horses and Livestock
The original slow feeder hay bags and round bale feeders trusted across North America for reducing hay waste, improving digestion, and keeping hay clean.
For over 20 years, Bale Buddy has led the industry in innovative, high‑quality hay feeders for horses and livestock. As the first company to introduce true slow feeding to North America, our patented Big Bale Buddy round bale feeder revolutionized how round bales were fed by keeping hay fully contained and accessible in a controlled, natural way. This breakthrough paved the way for our Slow Bale Buddy slow feeder hay nets, designed for all bale types and sizes, including large round bales, small square bales, and large square bales. Trusted across North America, Bale Buddy feeders reduce hay waste, keep hay clean, and support healthier slow feeding for calmer, less ulcer‑prone horses. Safe, lightweight, and easy to use, our feeders ensure animals always have access to clean, controlled‑access forage. Built to last and backed by a one‑year warranty, Bale Buddy feeders often pay for themselves within the first year through dramatically reduced hay waste.
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Big Bale Buddy
Are you looking for a round bale feeder that will save your hay without breaking the bank?
The Big Bale Buddy Round Bale Feeder keeps your hay clean and contained until your horses or other livestock eat it. It catches all the high nutrition chaff and makes it available for your animals. It can be turned on its side to keep the hay dry in rainy weather. It is very tough, lightweight and easy to store, and provides many years of service. Why stand by and see your high quality (and expensive) hay used for bedding when there is an inexpensive, easy to use and safe alternative?
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Slow Bale Buddy
WHY CHOOSE SLOW BALE BUDDY SLOW HAY FEEDERS?
The Slow Bale Buddy is the safest, best quality small mesh net hay feeder on the market today. Made of 100% knotless nylon netting, all seams and openings are double bound for durability. It comes with a patented safety fastener that eliminates the need for unsafe drawstring closures. The only net slow feeder with a one year warranty, it is the perfect solution for feeding horses and other livestock round and square bales of all sizes.
Nylon is the softest and strongest of the netting materials and will not cause wear to the teeth and muzzle like the cheaper poly and poly blend nets.
Quality and Customer Service
We pride ourselves on having a name equestrians trust, with the best quality Slow Feed Hay Nets and Round Bale Feeders on the market today. We back it up with our One Year Warranty, the only warranty of its kind available for net feeders. Contact us directly for quick resolution on any warranty issues.
Testimonials
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THIS THING HAS BEEN AMAZING!
More Big Bale Buddy Testimonialsi just got and put the Big Bale Buddy on right away on Thursday and this is how much hay I still have left! It would have been thrown every where and in a giant mess they won't eat. Usually I was getting a new bale every 6 to 7 days but this has helped so much! Thank you!
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I LOVE THE CLOSURE
More Slow Bale Buddy TestimonialsI just wanted to let you know that my Slow Bale Buddy is over a year and a half old and is still going strong- with 6 horses chewing on it! I love the closure- it is so easy to use, and the horses can’t get it loose like the drawstring kind. It has saved me so much in wasted hay it has more than paid for itself.
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Love it
Shop NowAlso, there was NO cleanup afterwards. The horses ate all the hay except a little pile of hay dust that I dumped directly in the burn pile (wouldn’t even fill a coffee can). Just the time savings alone is worth a huge amount to me. I ordered one Big Bale Buddy.
At Bale Buddy we are proud supporters of all rescues who work tirelessly to provide shelter and hope for our four legged friends . As such our feeders are always half price to all registered farm animal and/or horse rescues and shelters. To take advantage of this offer please contact us directly at 866-389-9952 or by email: sales@bigbalebuddy.com
Please visit our RESCUE BUDDY'S page to find a rescue near you if you would like to reach out and help our four legged friends.
New Dealers always welcome
We are always happy to hear from retail stores in Canada and the USA who would like to provide our unique, patented, warranty backed Bale Buddy feeders to their customers. International stores, please contact the distributor for your country. International Distributors can be found at the bottom of our Retail Outlets page. We are also Happy to hear from new international distributors. If you feel that our products would sell well in your country, please contact us for more info.
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What Makes the Best Slow Feed Hay Net? Why the ...
Discover what makes the best slow feed hay net. Learn why the Slow Bale Buddy’s UV‑resistant nylon, double‑bound seams, and patented safety fastener and one year replacement warranty outperform other...
What Makes the Best Slow Feed Hay Net? Why the ...
Discover what makes the best slow feed hay net. Learn why the Slow Bale Buddy’s UV‑resistant nylon, double‑bound seams, and patented safety fastener and one year replacement warranty outperform other...
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Safe, Strong, and Mud‑Proof: Why the Big Bale B...
Built Safe. Built Tough. Built for Barn Life: The Big Bale Buddy Advantage Feeding round bales shouldn’t mean choosing between safety, durability, and practicality. Yet for many horse owners, that’s...
Safe, Strong, and Mud‑Proof: Why the Big Bale B...
Built Safe. Built Tough. Built for Barn Life: The Big Bale Buddy Advantage Feeding round bales shouldn’t mean choosing between safety, durability, and practicality. Yet for many horse owners, that’s...
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Hay Waste Solutions That Actually Save Money
Hay waste solutions can cut feed loss, cleanup time, and safety risks. See what works best for horses and livestock in real barn conditions.
Hay Waste Solutions That Actually Save Money
Hay waste solutions can cut feed loss, cleanup time, and safety risks. See what works best for horses and livestock in real barn conditions.