Derby Originals Superior Slow Feed Soft Mesh Hanging Hay Nets for Horses offer a superior slow feeding option to traditional hay nets. Unlike standard hay nets which are made of brittle and easily fraying and breaking poly rope our hay nets are made from soft mesh rope that has an incredibly high breaking strength is long-lasting and is UV mold and mildew resistant. Our slow feed hay nets have been carefully designed to be comfortable for your horse to use and eat from and are more gentle on their teeth and gums than traditional hay nets or other feeders. Our hay nets are available in a wide array of sizes and colors so that you can find the perfect net for you and your horse! Please be aware that all Derby Originals soft mesh hay nets are made by hand and may have slight variation in overall size and the size of the openings. All measurements and capacities listed are approximate. The amount of hay that our hay nets can hold varies greatly due to the type of hay being fed the dimensions of the hay bale and the size of the hay flake.