{"product_id":"knotless-large-square-8x3x3-8x4x3-8x4x4-40mm","title":"Knotless - Large Square - 8x3x3, 8x4x3 \u0026 8x4x4   40mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur GutzBusta Square Bales nets will fit all three sizes of large square bales (8x3x3, 8x4x4 and 8x4x3). The new design makes them larger and easier to put on. It reduces the incidence of colic, choke, stomach ulcers, boredom, hay wastage, and vices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis size hay net is basically a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e'\u003cstrong\u003eone size fits all\u003c\/strong\u003e'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehay net as it will fit all three of these Large Square Bales.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note that when using this net on an 8×3×3 bale, there may be some excess netting, as it is designed to fit bales up to 8×4×4. Encapsulating the net around the hay bale will help absorb much of the extra slack. For instructions on how to fit this size net onto a round bale or how to take up the slack of the netting when the bale is smaller than the net, please \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/help.gutzbusta.com.au\/en-US\/how-to-take-up-the-slack-in-a-round-bale-hay-net-4889910\" title=\"How to Take Up the Slack in a Round Bale Hay Net\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-describedby=\"a11y-new-window-external-message\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eclick here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"332\" width=\"464\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/1673\/6921\/files\/Large-Export-Bale.jpg?v=1736382231\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e3.8m Wide x 1.1m High \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHolds:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eLarge Square Bale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNet Colour: \u003c\/strong\u003eBlack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrawstring Colour\u003c\/strong\u003e: Red\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHay Bale Dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8x3x3' (2.4m x 0.9m x 0.9m)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8x4x3' (2.4m x 1.2m x 0.9m)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8x4x4' (2.4m x 1.2m x 1.2m)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease Note: The appearance of our drawstrings is not consistent across all product photos, as the design has evolved multiple times over the past 15+ years due to ongoing product development and improvements; therefore, the drawstring colour may vary from images shown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e________________________________________________________________\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe have a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003evideo\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eon\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=6cI_-nLPni8\u0026amp;ab_channel=GutzBustaSlowFeedHayNets\" aria-describedby=\"a11y-external-message\"\u003ehow to put a GutzBusta Hay Net on a large square 8x3x3, 8x4x3 \u0026amp; \u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=6cI_-nLPni8\u0026amp;ab_channel=GutzBustaSlowFeedHayNets\" aria-describedby=\"a11y-external-message\"\u003e8x4x4 bale\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehere. We also have a great \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/help.gutzbusta.com.au\/en-US\/fitting-a-large-square-8x3x3-and-8x4x3-bale-822761\" title=\"fitting-a-large-square-8x3x3-and-8x4x3-bale\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-describedby=\"a11y-new-window-external-message\" target=\"_blank\"\u003earticle\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eon how to put a GutzBusta on a Large Square Bale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth the knotless and knotted hay nets are made from our very own GutzBusta® sizes that we have developed over the years with feedback from our customers. They are superior in size, strength, and useability. Having a super wide mouth that makes them easy to fit is one of the greatest attributes of our nets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s also important to note that you cannot compare the knotted nets to the knotless ones in terms of ply as they are made of entirely different materials. Ply refers to how many individual strands are in each section of the netting. The strength is in how strong those individual strands are, how tight they are, and what material they are made from. So you are comparing apples to oranges if you are comparing knotless to knotted in terms of ply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are many things that dictate which sized hole will suit your individual situation, for more information on this please click\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Which-hole-size-do-I-choose\" href=\"https:\/\/support.gutzbusta.com.au\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/4415738169753-Which-hole-size-do-I-choose-\" aria-describedby=\"a11y-new-window-external-message\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy use GutzBusta® Slow Feed Hay Nets?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGutzBusta® Large Square 8x4x3 Bale Hay Net decreases wastage by up to 46%. The consumption rate of hay depends on how cold the weather is, what type of hay you are using, hole size, horse eating rate (Gutz or casual eater), and the number of horses or animals grazing from the net.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur products are designed with large drawstrings to secure the hay net around your bale. It’s easier to put on compared to other hay nets available in the market. We’ve been making hay nets for over 10 years and we know how the netting behaves over time. This is why we developed a size and pattern that works to enable these nets to last longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note that it is best to leave either the bottom or second bottom string in place until some of the bulk of the hay has been eaten. This reduces how much pressure is being placed on the net as some bales can be over 600kg. Although we have never had an issue, we also understand your hay net is an investment and we would like you to get as much longevity from our hay net as possible.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more information and photos about our hay nets, please visit our\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/help.gutzbusta.com.au\/en-US\" title=\"https:\/\/help.gutzbusta.com.au\/en-US\" aria-describedby=\"a11y-external-message\"\u003eFAQ \u0026amp; Help page.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eCaution:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eShoes: If your horse is shod then simply tie your net up a little higher if it is a smaller net. If you are using a round bale or larger size net, then put your net inside a large box, hay ring or other device that stops their feet from coming into contact with their hay net. Direct contact of shoes and nets is not recommended.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eIt is not recommended to leave buckled halters or other types of buckled headgear on your horse when using ANY type of hay net as your horse may get caught.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eSimilarly, do not let horned animals such as cattle, sheep or goats eat from the nets due to possible entanglement.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eCattle or stock with ear tags are cautioned from eating from the hay nets as they may rub their head and potentially remove the ear tags.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eIt's important to keep in mind that horses wearing rugs might rub against the nets. To reduce the chance of a rug clip getting caught on the netting, make sure your buckles are properly secured and not sticking out, or consider securing the hay net to limit contact between the rug and the net. If rubbing is a concern, you might want to avoid having your horse wear a rug altogether.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Gutzbuster","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48781262422171,"sku":null,"price":349.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.melwoodequestrian.com\/products\/knotless-large-square-8x3x3-8x4x3-8x4x4-40mm","provider":"Melwood Equestrian - Saddlery \u0026 Feeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}