Any recommendations on commercial hay feeders available in the US?
It seems that Haygain has gone bankrupt (and I need mold spores killed so the DIY versions probably won’t get hot enough - and I am not terribly handy anyway…).
I have a Haygain after going down the road of a cheaper knock-off without manifolds that didn’t get the hay hot or wet. So it’s buyer beware for the other ones.
In other threads, this new brand is mentioned. Not available yet in US, but has a waiting list you can sign up for and says should be available here in the next year:
ETA: Haygains, it appears, are still available to purchase online, and I wouldn’t hesitate to do so. The steamer itself crapped out on me and I got service directly through Jiffy (who were WONDERFUL!)
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Thank you! I was a bit worried about servicing so that one of the few available online ones may be worth it for sure!
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I wouldn’t worry too much about that… Jiffy was super easy to deal with! The steamer itself seems like the most maintenance/wear-and-tear heavy part of the machine. Also, the steamer itself (if you have to replace it) and the steamer parts (if you have to replace them), are a fraction of the price of the entire unit. And if it’s in warranty, they replace parts free. I did it myself, with the help of the barn manager.
FWIW, the Jiffy steamer is MUCH heavier duty than others I see posted.
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