Product Description

Hay Play Feeder by Burlingham Sports

The Hay Play Feeder is the original slow feeder hay ball. It is a large, hollow 32 sided polygon with a mix of flat sides and indented openings. The spherical shape allows the animal to push the ball around while the openings give them slow access to the hay put inside. The Hay Play Feeder allows you to imitate the natural grazing habit of horses while making it a little more fun. It is suitable for indoor and outdoor use and it is easy to use and maintain. Simply just unscrew the lid and fill it with hay. Once empty, it can easily be cleaned and refilled.

• Now, made in the USA with lower price!
• 32 flat surface faces prevents out of control rolling
• Suitable in extreme temperatures (+/- 40 C or 105 F)
• Holds around 7 pounds (3 kg) of hay
• Weighs 4.5 pounds (2 kg) empty
• 16″ or 43 cm diameter
• Available in two different hole sizes
  • 2.75 in holes are standard for domestic horses
  • 2 Inch holes typically for exotic ungulates: kudu, bongo, gerenuk, zebra, asses, buffalo, addax, etc. We have guidelines for hole sizes to account for horns and legs so items don’t get stuck or cause injury to animals.

This product works not only for horses but for most hoofed animals including goats, llamas, donkeys, and even sheep. Give your animals a fun way to feed without any hassle.

Why Slow Feeding is Important

There are many benefits to slow feeding your horses. Grazing is in their DNA so emulating that can do the following…

1. Decreased secretion of Cortisol (stress hormone which can lead to obesity)
2. Less risk of ulcers (constant chewing leads to the creation of saliva which balances out the gastric acid of horses)
3. Increased digestion (mobility is the key to healthy digestion)
4. Minimized boredom
5. Helps the natural wear of teeth
6. Weight management (regulates insulin and cortisol)
7. Decreased food aggression

In the wild, horses would graze for 16-17 hours a day so naturally, their bodies create an immense amount of stomach acid. This is usually counterbalanced by the constant production of alkaline saliva. So, to keep your horse happy and healthy, slow feeding is the way to go especially with the Hay Play Feeder because it gives them a fun thing to do even when they aren’t eating.

Some of Our Other Burlingham Products

We also carry the Burlingham Feed Cart and the Burlingham Muck Cart.