Free-Up Feeder SF 1¼”

SFX 1”

HD 1¾”

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ORIGINAL OPENING SIZE: 1¾”

Most horses do fine with this level. Great for slowing down horses that eat really fast. Also helps horses with heaves, horses that quid and horses that are generally healthy but waste too much hay.

SF

SLOW FEED / OPENING SIZE: 1¼”

Perfect for horses that don’t get enough exercise or are metabolic. Very easy keepers do well on this net level. Also works well as a pacifier for stall-bound horses.

SFX

SLOW FEED EXTREME / OPENING SIZE: 1”

Our most advanced level of net, the SFX is not to be used when introducing a horse to slow feeding. Horses that are extremely obese and don’t maintain a good weight with the SF should be transitioned to the SFX.

LARGE STOCK OPENING SIZE: 2½”

Ideal for use with larger hooved animals and for controlling waste, but not slowing consumption. NOTE: Because of the large openings, the Large Stock Cinch Net® MUST be used with a hay ring feeder that sits flush with the ground.

HEAVY DUTY OPENING SIZE: 1¾”

Our Heavy Duty line is ideal for aggressive eaters. Great for slowing down horses that eat really fast. Also helps horses with heaves, horses that quid and horses that are generally healthy but waste too much hay.

FREE-UP FEEDER Free-Up Feeder Capacity: Holds up to 1/2 of a small hay bale

Free-Up Feeder Parts:

Frame [1]

Net [1]

Yoke [3]

Heavy Duty Wood Screw [8]

Hitch & Hitch Pin [1]

Tools Needed for Installation: drill, screwdriver or screwdriver drill bit, tape measure Note: Heavy duty wood screws require a T25 star bit.

1. Open the threaded locking nut and weave net onto frame starting with the seam so you end up with seam centered on the back of the frame. Turn threaded locking nut to close opening. Seam

2. Allow for approximately 4 feet from the ground to the bottom of the frame for mounting height. (If your horse is shod, you will need to raise the frame high enough, approximately chest height, so your horse cannot paw at it.) Place 2 yokes in outer corners at opposing 45° angles [Figure A] so there is no play from side to side and attach with screws. The 45° angle is important as it will

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keep your feeder horizontally open for easy filling. Place 1 yoke in the center and attach with screws. [Figure B] [Figure A]

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3. Place hitch at the height of the center of the frame, then attach with screws. You are done! Fill net with hay, raise frame and press hitch pin downward. Enjoy your Free-Up Feeder!

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MOUNTING HINTS & TIPS • To easily pull out the pin, press up on the pin from underneath with your thumb. • When mounting your hitch, be sure to allow space for the frame to slide past the pin without having to take the pin completely out. • If you are worried about losing the pin, take a small piece of the included repair twine (8” 10”) and attach it behind the hitch before screwing to the wall.

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The Free-Up Feeder is a patented design of Hay Chix (U.S. Patent 8,677,940 – Hay Feeder)

HINTS, TIPS & WARNINGS • To extend the life of your net, do not let your net go empty. • To wash your net, use regular dish soap NOT BLEACH; as bleach will damage the net’s UV protection and the nylon itself. • Nylon is a fiber that likes moisture, so it’s a good idea to get your net from time to time. Always get your nets wet after storing them for lengthy periods of time. • To mend your net we have included special UV treated nylon string. Simply tie a knot at each end where the net has been worn. Make sure the final opening is no larger than 1-3/4” inches for the horse’s safety. See our repair video on youtube. • ALWAYS offer free choice hay along with your Cinch Net® until your animals have learned to graze from The Cinch Net®. • Warning: Please use extra caution when using with horned animals or horses with blankets or non-breakaway halters. Nets may be used with shod horses, but must be used with a traditional hay ring that is flush with the ground. When using the smaller nets with shod horses, make sure to hang it high enough so the horse cannot paw at it.

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At Hay Chix, we create SIMPLE FEEDING SOLUTIONS®. Our Cinch Nets® are handcrafted in the U.S.A. with the highest quality DuPont® nylon netting. This superior netting is gentle to your animal’s mouth and is much easier for them to distinguish from their hay, unlike other commercial feeders made from plastic mesh. Cinch Nets® have been university tested and proven to cut hay waste from 57.0% to only 6.3%. Plus, our products have been real world tested, ensuring our customers get the results they want. When you buy from Hay Chix, you will always get

The Right Product at the Right Price. We stand by this belief in everything we do.

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MONEY BACK GUARANTEE

Risk Free 30-Day Money Back Guarantee Less shipping charges from date of purchase. If you are unsatisfied for any reason we will return or exchange your product for the first 30 days.* 90-Day Satisfaction Guarantee We will supply you with any needed repair string or patches you need for 90 Days. Hay Chix Product Exchange We will make exchanges for different sizes for 30 days.* Customers are responsible for all related expenses for an exchange or return and must have an RGA number to return a product. Please email us at [email protected] to obtain one. No returns or exchanges will be accepted after 30 days. *All 1" netting, custom orders and DIYNets are non-refundable/non-exchangeable. No returns allowed on international orders.

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