There is a reason why we selected soft materials when designing our feeders, even though there is a higher risk of breakage. The feeder is much easier to fix than the horse.
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We had a photoshoot today and chose a dry spot for the session. This part of the paddock wasn’t Kerttu's favorite, so she was a bit tense at first. However, after spending a few minutes with the Mini Fluffy, she relaxed completely.
Kerttu has been using the feeder for many years and loves it. We were happy to see how the feeder helped ease her anxiety, allowing her to feel safe with us in that moment.
An easy-to-use enrichment is more likely to become part of your everyday routine.
If preparing or setting it up takes too much time, you may find yourself using it less frequently.
Fluffy Feeders can be filled within two minutes and your horse can enjoy it for one or two hours.
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Slow feeders have a concept primarily aimed at supporting the horse’s physical well-being.
Their main function is to slow down eating to improve the horse’s digestion.
With Fluffy Feeders, we want to approach the issue from a different perspective, through mental well-being, which in turn affects stomach and gut health.
Slow feeders can effectively slow down eating, sometimes even too much when the focus is solely on correcting physical issues.
Our approach is to balance this idea so that eating does not become frustrating for the horse but instead feels like an enjoyable game, while also extending the eating duration through smaller bites and increased movement.
With Fluffy Feeder, you can increase the horse’s activity since the feeder is not fixed in one place.
In the best case, the horse learns to take advantage of this feature by carrying the Fluffy Feeder to a chosen spot for eating.
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We know there are a lot of you who would like to know how horses feel about the Fluffy Feeder and how they use it during night time.
This horse is called Mirassi and he is a 7-year-old gelding. He has tried both net hole sizes 4cm and 6cm and for him the 6cm works better.
We are often asked how much hay is left in the feeder and how it looks when the feeder gets emptier. Well, here you can see what it looks like and there's only a handful of hay dust left.
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Stall rest isn’t just about keeping a horse entertained.
Reduced movement brings along a higher risk of colic and in such cases, slow feeders are invaluable.
When using slow feeders for all meals, the horse's eating posture becomes even more important.
To prevent stiffness and dental issues, it’s crucial to vary the height, feeding angles, and even the materials of the slow feeders.
When a horse can eat with its head down, it stimulates saliva production, which benefits both dental health and digestion.
Since there is a higher risk for stomach issues during prolonged stall rest, ensuring sufficient saliva production is essential part of care.
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Why do horses prefer Fluffy Feeders over loose hay?
Fluffy Feeders activate their natural seeking system and simulate grazing, which is species-appropriate behaviour for horses.
You know the feeder is working as enrichment when your horse prefers it or actively switches between the feeder and loose hay.
Horses are naturally super curious about their surroundings, and this is a trait we should cherish.
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The world isn’t perfect, but we can always improve our horses' daily lives. Enrichment is a great place to start.
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Fluffy Feeders are placed on the ground and aren't fixed to anything, allowing horses to move freely while they eat.
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