HayBox Solar-Powered Auto Feeder

The HayBox Solar-Powered Auto Feeder automatically drops a full feed of hay into a slow feed hay net, at any time of day or night. Just load and go. It is an excellent way to add more feeds to your horse’s day, while simplifying yours.

Solar-Powered HayBox Auto Feeder: $895

‍ ‍ Unique features of the solar unit:

• the Solar-Powered HayBox uses energy from the sun to charge an internal battery on the solar panel; this internal battery operates the trap door of the feeder

• the 12V battery back-up operates the unit during low-light and below zero conditions. Battery-life is good as it is used for only 1 minute (to release the trap door latch, and then turn off the timer)

• the 12V battery is easily removed and should be charged indoors

• the HayBox comes with one 12V battery and a battery charger. Extra batteries are readily available at local hardware stores

• placement of the HayBox is critical for successful solar panel operation. Prior to ordering, please ensure you have a location for the HayBox that receives minimum 2 hours of direct sunlight per day. Please ensure that you have the correct spot for this unit, or that you are committed to charging and changing batteries as required

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Watch the HayBox in action in the short video below. Visit our YouTube channel to learn how to set the timer on the auto feeder, how to install the unit, how to load it, and more.

We are happy to answer your questions about our auto feeders. Please contact us.

All styles of HayBox Auto Feeders share the following features. Please note that our specifications continue to change as we make improvements to the product:

• 21”wide x 16” tall x 13”deep (interior box size)

• unit weighs approximately 21 pounds (empty)

• exterior surfaces are made from aluminum and food grade plastic

• unit can withstand -40 to +45 degree Celsius temperatures

• included: 12V removable/rechargeable lithium ion battery with battery charger

• designed to hold a full meal of hay (or cubes); 1 to 4 flakes from small square hay bales or loose hay up to approximately 8-10 pounds (volume is dependent on the format of hay that you feed)

• timer unit can be programmed for multiple feedings per day (for example, during morning barn chores, the HayBox is loaded and can deliver lunch; then during evening chores, the HayBox is loaded and can deliver a late night meal); the timer is fairly simple to program but we will pre-program it for you to help get you started

• comes with a built-in 60” hay net (1.5” hole size) which can be removed if you prefer to drop hay onto the ground

• is best suited to be hung at a height of five feet (60” tall). The top hook of fence-mounted HayBoxes sits on the top rail of the fence