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product_id: 9538198
title: "Large - The Ultimate Round Bale Hay Slow Feeder, Prevents Waste, Preserves Hay, Safer for All Livestock & Horses. Durable in All Weather, Lightweight, Easy to Move"
brand: "big bale buddy"
price: "€ 211.15"
currency: EUR
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reviews_count: 10
url: https://www.desertcart.gr/products/9538198-large-the-ultimate-round-bale-hay-slow-feeder-prevents-waste
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# 17.7x15.5x13 in 2.68 kg weight Durable in all weather Large - The Ultimate Round Bale Hay Slow Feeder, Prevents Waste, Preserves Hay, Safer for All Livestock & Horses. Durable in All Weather, Lightweight, Easy to Move

**Brand:** big bale buddy
**Price:** € 211.15
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🐴 Feed Smart, Live Well!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Large - The Ultimate Round Bale Hay Slow Feeder, Prevents Waste, Preserves Hay, Safer for All Livestock & Horses. Durable in All Weather, Lightweight, Easy to Move by big bale buddy
- **How much does it cost?** € 211.15 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.gr](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/9538198-large-the-ultimate-round-bale-hay-slow-feeder-prevents-waste)

## Best For

- big bale buddy enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted big bale buddy brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Livestock Love:** Safer feeding for all your animals, from horses to cattle.
- • **Weather Warrior:** Built to withstand the elements, rain or shine.
- • **Waste Not, Want Not:** Maximize your hay usage and minimize waste!
- • **Eco-Friendly Feeding:** Preserve hay and protect the planet!
- • **Lightweight Champion:** Easily portable for hassle-free feeding.

## Overview

The Large - The Ultimate Round Bale Hay Slow Feeder by Big Bale Buddy is designed to prevent hay waste while ensuring the safety of your livestock. With dimensions of 17.7 x 15.5 x 13 inches and a lightweight design of just 5 pounds, this durable feeder is made from open weave polypropylene, making it perfect for all weather conditions. Proudly made in Canada, it’s the ideal solution for eco-conscious farmers looking to optimize their hay usage.

## Description

It's Very Important to Choose the Correct Size:To ensure the best fit and avoid unnecessary returns, measure the diameter of your bale across the center of the flat end. If your bales vary in size, opting for the larger feeder size is recommended:Small: Fits bales up to 4 feet 4 inches in diameterLarge: Fits bales from 4 feet 5 inches to 5 feet 2 inches in diameterExtra Large: Fits bales from 5 feet 3 inches to 6 feet in diameterEnhance your feeding routine with the Big Bale Buddy, an innovative round bale hay feeder designed for efficiency, durability, and the safety of your livestock. It combats hay waste, saves money and stands up to harsh weather conditions, ensuring your hay stays clean and contained. Its flexible, lightweight design reduces the risk of injuries and sand colic, making it essential for any farm.The feeder can be used under a shelter or turned on its side with the bottom toward prevailing winds to help keep the hay dry if no shelter is available. With a one-year warranty and a design that fits multiple bale sizes, the Big Bale Buddy is the smarter, safer, and more sustainable choice for feeding your animals.Product Details:Economical and effective round bale feederEndures extreme weather, offering flexibility and moisture resistanceReduces hay waste by up to 30%A safer alternative to traditional feedersEasy to use and maintainPerfect for a wide range of livestockConstructed from heavy-duty, UV-protected polypropyleneOne-year warranty against tearing and defectsIdeal for feeding round bales to horses, cattle, llamas. bison, deer, elk and moreAvailable in Small, Large, and Extra Large sizes to ensure a perfect fit

Review: Great Hay Saver! - Decided to go this route because metal round bale feeders are soooo expensive now and 3 horses and a pony eating a round bale in 3.5-4 days was just not good on the hay budget and they were wasting so much. Can't use a net feeder because they have shoes on. Using this bag has extended my round bale from 4 days to 7 days. I could probably get another day out of making them clean up what little they have pulled out, but setting a new bale every Sunday works great for my busy work schedule. I was worried that the 11-hand pony wouldn't be able to reach the top of the bale and have to be fed separate hay. It actually works out that the 3 horses pull just enough hay out on the ground that they slow feed the pony until the bale bag drops to where she can reach it, lol. Some notes from trial and error on this bag: It is a bugger to get on by yourself, especially if your hay guy wrapped your 4x5 bales a tad bit larger than the 4x5 they are supposed to be. If you have ANY doubts about your bale size, get the larger bag! Using a front loader bale spear, it is nearly impossible to get the elastic stretched across the end of the bale to start by yourself. I wound up setting the bale down on the edge of the elastic, band then wrestling it over the end of the bale, picking the bale back up, and pulling it the rest of the way on. My bales are also net-wrapped. For the first bale, I cut the net wrap completely off first. Bad idea. If your outer wraps fall away when you release the netting, you will say lots of bad words trying to stuff that wrap in the bale bag while trying to stretch the elastic across it. For the second bale, I had the idea I could put it in a net slow feeder first then put the bale bag over it to extend my hay bale further. I think this would have worked if I had the extra large bag, but again, not possible to stuff all of that in a bag by yourself without lots of bad words and beer. The third bale, I only cut about a foot of the net wrap loose, got the bale bag well started on the bale, then cut the wrap back a section at a time as I pulled the bag forward. This kept the outer wraps of the bale from falling away as I pulled the bag forward. Much better success this way! I saw a comment where someone put grommets under the elastic and cross-bungee strapped the top to hold it together better, I'm thinking that will be the next attempt!
Review: Easy to put on round bales!! - Easy to assembly and put on round bale!! Quality of material is great, folds in on itself to help prevent hay from falling out, great hold.

## Features

- Reduces Hay Waste - Revolutionize your feeding strategy with the Big Bale Buddy, a cost-effective, durable round bale hay slow feeder designed to minimize hay waste & maximize savings. Feeding round hay bales without a feeder wastes up to 30% of the bale. Save money - Round bales last up to 30% longer!
- Helps Keep Hay Dry - Engineered to withstand the harshest climates, the Big Bale Buddy keeps your hay clean and contained in muddy and windy conditions. Its durable, rot and stain-resistant material repels moisture. A safe, effective & affordable way to manage round bales no matter what Mother Nature throws at you.
- Adaptable and Efficient – Its unique design supports efficient feeding by allowing animals to eat from the flat end, significantly reducing hay spillage and prevent waste, while catching the nutritious chaff making it available for your horses to eat. It can also be used on its side or with the sides rolled down for smaller livestock.
- Healthy and Safe - Protect your hay and your animals with a slow feed hay bale bag that reduces the risk of injuries associated with traditional metal, rigid and pen-type feeders. The unique design also improves healthy digestion while preventing sand colic. Ideal for most livestock including horses, cattle, llamas & more.
- Correct Sizing - The Big Bale Buddy is available in 3 sizes and works best if it fits your bale correctly. SMALL-bales up to 4 feet 4 inches in diameter. LARGE-bales from 4 feet 5 inches up to 5 feet 2 inches in diameter. EXTRA LARGE-bales from 5 feet 3 inches up to 6 feet in diameter. To ensure correct size, measure the diameter of your bale, directly across the center of the flat end. Too large it will fall down and hay will be wasted. Too small & hay will need to be removed from the bale.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 17.7 x 15.5 x 13 inches |
| Package Weight | 2.68 Kilograms |
| Item Weight | 5 Pounds |
| Brand Name | Big Bale Buddy |
| Country of Origin | Canada |
| Model Name | large- Big Bale Buddy |
| Material | open weave polypropylene |
| Manufacturer | Buddy Incorporated |
| Part Number | 89006 |
| Size | Large |

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: If you do not have a hay barn yet will the bale buddy keep a round bale dry for about 2 weeks before it is devoured?**
A: Because the rain will shed off the sides of the Big Bale Buddy it will help to keep your hay dry, but if fed in an upright position, rain will still enter in the top of the bale. Hay will not mold during cold weather, but if a bale must be put out during warm rainy weather, it is recommended that you turn the Bale Buddy on it side to help protect the hay. Once the rain has passed, the Big Bale Buddy can be set in an upright position again.

**Q: Has anyone used for cows?**
A: Yes. I use it for mini cows. Since they are shorter I have to turn it on its side. Once they eat halfway through I flip it back upright. Has held up well

**Q: Can some explain. If my bale has a net .. and i put this over the bottome then have to flip it.. how do u get the netting.off.?**
A: Cut the net wrap down from the top of the bale about a foot.  Once you have the Bale Buddy hooked over the bale you can cut the net wrap the rest of the way as you pull the Bale Buddy down. After you turn the bale you should be able to reach in and pull the cut net wrap out.

**Q: Is the bottom portion against the ground covered as well, or just around the sides?**
A: The bottom is covered as well as the sides.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Hay Saver!
*by K***R on November 16, 2023*

Decided to go this route because metal round bale feeders are soooo expensive now and 3 horses and a pony eating a round bale in 3.5-4 days was just not good on the hay budget and they were wasting so much. Can't use a net feeder because they have shoes on. Using this bag has extended my round bale from 4 days to 7 days. I could probably get another day out of making them clean up what little they have pulled out, but setting a new bale every Sunday works great for my busy work schedule. I was worried that the 11-hand pony wouldn't be able to reach the top of the bale and have to be fed separate hay. It actually works out that the 3 horses pull just enough hay out on the ground that they slow feed the pony until the bale bag drops to where she can reach it, lol. Some notes from trial and error on this bag: It is a bugger to get on by yourself, especially if your hay guy wrapped your 4x5 bales a tad bit larger than the 4x5 they are supposed to be. If you have ANY doubts about your bale size, get the larger bag! Using a front loader bale spear, it is nearly impossible to get the elastic stretched across the end of the bale to start by yourself. I wound up setting the bale down on the edge of the elastic, band then wrestling it over the end of the bale, picking the bale back up, and pulling it the rest of the way on. My bales are also net-wrapped. For the first bale, I cut the net wrap completely off first. Bad idea. If your outer wraps fall away when you release the netting, you will say lots of bad words trying to stuff that wrap in the bale bag while trying to stretch the elastic across it. For the second bale, I had the idea I could put it in a net slow feeder first then put the bale bag over it to extend my hay bale further. I think this would have worked if I had the extra large bag, but again, not possible to stuff all of that in a bag by yourself without lots of bad words and beer. The third bale, I only cut about a foot of the net wrap loose, got the bale bag well started on the bale, then cut the wrap back a section at a time as I pulled the bag forward. This kept the outer wraps of the bale from falling away as I pulled the bag forward. Much better success this way! I saw a comment where someone put grommets under the elastic and cross-bungee strapped the top to hold it together better, I'm thinking that will be the next attempt!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Easy to put on round bales!!
*by J***A on July 18, 2025*

Easy to assembly and put on round bale!! Quality of material is great, folds in on itself to help prevent hay from falling out, great hold.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Game changer!!! I bought a second!
*by T***A on October 31, 2018*

This has been a game changer. It has cut hay waste by a round bale a week. It cleans with a hose if it gets dirty. I bought a second after three bales use! My horses have chewed holes in heavy tarps and they haven’t caused any damage to the bale buddy. It’s easy to put on and I’ve done it alone. I recommend this product! Updated: After three months my Houdini mustangs have figured out how to push the top down but it still slows the waste dramatically. They have gotten them pretty muddy but they hose off very well. They survived January’s polar vortex without an issue. I still think they are a great product and a game changer.

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