The Miyabala Hay Feeder is a hanging fabric hay bag made from 600D Oxford cloth, designed for horses, goats, donkeys, cattle, and other livestock in stalls, pastures, or outdoor setups.
It holds up to 3.5 flakes of hay, keeps feed off the ground, and includes an adjustable feed hole design to control how quickly animals can pull hay out. The bag has no cover, so hay inside will get wet in open rain exposure without additional shelter above the hanging point.
Specifications
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Material: 600D Oxford cloth with reinforced stitching
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Pack Quantity: 3 bags per set
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Hay Capacity: Approximately 3.5 flakes per bag
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Feed Hole Options: One 7-inch opening or four 3-inch holes (adjustable)
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Feed Access Control: Adjustable Velcro cross piece to slow hay pull-through
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Hanging System: Webbing straps with end hooks
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Height: Adjustable
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Compatible Animals: Horses, goats, donkeys, cattle, and other livestock
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Use Environments: Stalls, pastures, outdoor posts or panels
Reducing Hay Waste for Goats and Small Livestock That Scatter Feed
If your goats or small livestock are pulling hay out faster than they eat it and scattering it on the ground, the bag design addresses this differently than a metal rack does. The Velcro cross piece over the feed hole slows how much hay an animal can extract at once, which is the main mechanism for reducing waste.
You can hang multiple bags several feet apart to give animals individual feeding stations, reducing competition and the pushing behavior that leads to hay ending up on the ground.
The large top opening makes loading straightforward, and adjusting the hanging height takes minimal effort with the webbing hook system.
What to Expect from the Miyabala Hay Feeder in Real Use
The bag holds a meaningful volume of hay and does keep feed off the ground effectively. Buyers managing goats that previously scattered hay from metal feeders report significantly less waste with this design, and packing the flakes in tightly helps the bag perform better.
The Velcro cross piece is the most discussed component across buyer feedback. For calmer animals and sheep or ponies, it holds adequately. For food-motivated goats, it is the weakest point. Several buyers found the Velcro pulls away from the fabric easily, making it difficult to reattach.
At least one buyer reinforced the cross piece with a few hand stitches on each side, which resolved the issue. One buyer reported the cross piece separating entirely and removed it from all bags as a precaution against animals ingesting the material.
The hanging rings have also received mixed feedback. One buyer reported the rings tearing away from the fabric immediately, even with a small herd of dwarf goats. In open weather conditions, the bag offers no protection for the hay inside, and at least one buyer noted the need for a covered hanging point in rainy conditions.
Real-world performance notes sourced in part from verified Amazon customer purchases.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you keep the Velcro cross piece from pulling away during feeding?
The Velcro cross piece is the primary mechanism for slowing how quickly animals can pull hay through the feed hole. It is attached with Velcro by default, which can loosen over time, particularly with persistent feeders.
Adding a few hand stitches through the Velcro attachment points on each side of the opening reinforces the connection and keeps the piece in place during normal feeding. This is a straightforward modification that requires only a needle and thread.
Can the Miyabala hay bag be used in wet or rainy conditions?
The 600D Oxford cloth is a durable, water-resistant fabric, but the bag has no cover over the top opening where hay is loaded. In rain or heavy moisture, hay inside the bag will get wet if the hanging location is not sheltered.
Hanging the bags under a roof overhang, inside a covered run-in, or beneath a tarp will keep the hay dry. For fully exposed outdoor setups, plan for a covered hanging point or bring the bags in during wet weather.
How far apart should you hang multiple hay bags when feeding a group of goats?
Spacing bags several feet apart, with enough distance that animals at one bag cannot easily reach or interfere with an animal at another, reduces feeding competition. When goats can access separate stations without being displaced by a more dominant animal, each animal gets consistent feeding time and hay waste from pushing and jostling decreases.
The exact spacing depends on your pen layout, but giving each animal its own bag at a distinct location along a fence or panel is the most effective approach.
