Hay Steamer
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The hay steamer from Haygain steams hay and haylage, controlling harmful dust mites and reducing and removing bacteria and mould spores in the horses forage. By using a steamer you will keep at bay the horse cough, commonly known in the equestrian world as COPD or RAO (recurrent airway obstruction). Providing your horses with hygienic, dust-free, hydrated, more palatable and easy to digest hay by using a steamer will keep your horses healthy and content.
If you are a happy hacker or compete your horse at any level, be it dressage, show jumping, events etc. or you hunt on your horse, don't fall into the trap of cutting corners regarding your animal's health. Do you currently soak hay nets or use a homemade steamer?. If so, please be aware that you might be doing more harm than good. The facts are simple, soaking hay can reduce dust but at the same time it can bleach out some of its nutritional value, effectively meaning you will end up with poor quality forage. On the other hand, if you use a steamer, the hay becomes more palatable and won't lose any of its nutritional content. The steamer from Haygain has been independently and scientifically tested to give true FACTS that are conclusive.
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Reasons and proven facts that makes this unique patented Haygain hay steamer works
- This steamer has a patented manifold system that ensures steaming from the middle of the chest outwards.
- By pressing the hay onto the spikes of the steamer manifold steam system, you get evenly and thoroughly steamed hay and forage.
- The double insulated chest on the steamer is made of thermally insulated plastic and acts like double glazing to reach and retain the minimum temperature that is required to steam the forage correctly.
- The unique design of the haygain steamers has proven results in killing off bacteria, yeast, fungal spores, mould and dust mites, thus producing clean and healthy forage for horses.
- Steamed haylage or hay can be fed up to 24 hours giving maximum effect and benefit to your horse and is light and easy to handle compared to soaked, wet and heavy hay.
- Steamers have proven to reduce symptoms in the common horse cough known as RAO (recurrent airway obstruction), often referred to as COPD.
- This steamer is easy to set up and simple to use.
- The Haygain steamer models HG-GO and HG-ONE are light to handle, whilst the larger models HG600 and HG2000 although heavier are not hard to manoeuvre as they both have wheels fitted for this purpose.
- Connecting the boilers flexible pipe to the steamer chest is simple with a snap-on fitting for easy storage when freezing conditions occur or when it is not in use.
- Hay steaming compared to soaking uses much less water which can be a massive saving. The Haygain steamer typically uses three to four litres of water per steam cycle compared to using sixty to one hundred litres of water when using the soaking method.
- A hay steamer produces more hydrated and easily digestible forage making the feed more palatable for the horse.
- Handling hay that has been through a steamer, will benefit humans suffering with asthma or other respiratory conditions and allergies as they are not breathing in dust mites, fungal spores and handling mouldy feed.
- The hay steamer does not produce environmental pollutants.
- Haygain hay steamers are innovative hay steamers designed and manufactured in the UK and have a 1 year guarantee.
Give us a call for advise or more information on 0845 3731 832
Hay steamer models
Hay steamer HG 2000
The Haygain HG 2000 steamer is our most popular steamer in the range with the largest capacity. It can hold up to 40 Kg of loose hay, haylage or hay nets, almost the equivalent to two bales of hay or you can fit 1 strung bale of hay. We would recommend the HG 2000 steamer model for yards with four or more horses. This hay steamer uses the same boiler as the HG600. The number of horses this steamer feeds are an approximate guide only based on portion size, compaction, size of bale and number of steam cycles per day.
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Hay steamer HG 600
The HG 600 hay steamer is suited for two to four horses with a capacity for 15 kg of forage and it can be used with half bale wedges, loose hay or hay nets. The first steaming cycle is 50 minutes and the second is 35 minutes. The HG 600 steamer is powered by a 2.9 KW boiler with 8 litres water capacity. The boiler has a domed top to ensure maximum steam efficiency. The steamer has a high quality heating element and a built in run dry protection, by way of a safety thermal alarm and warning light.
Hay net not included with the steamer.
Hay net not included with the steamer.
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Hay steamer HG One
The hay steamer HG One from Haygain is suitable for steaming 8 Kg or one net of hay at a time and comes with a jiffy boiler with a capacity of 3.5 litres, capable of doing a repeat steaming cycle. This hay steamer is suitable for use with one horse and possibly two, noting the ability to repeat steam cycle, although most people would tend to use the next hay steamer model from the range, the half bale steamer HG 600. The compact size and weight of the Haygain HG One steamer, means that it can be taken to shows and events, giving you additional flexibility.
This hay steamer's first cycle requires a minimum of 60 minutes, the 2nd steam if done straight after, requires a minimum of 35 minutes, noting that the steamer boiler will need to be refilled for the 2nd steam cycle. This stainless steel boiler shell has the element located on the outside meaning that damage and limescale build-up is significantly reduced, extending the life span of the heating element.
Hay net not included with the hay steamer.
This hay steamer's first cycle requires a minimum of 60 minutes, the 2nd steam if done straight after, requires a minimum of 35 minutes, noting that the steamer boiler will need to be refilled for the 2nd steam cycle. This stainless steel boiler shell has the element located on the outside meaning that damage and limescale build-up is significantly reduced, extending the life span of the heating element.
Hay net not included with the hay steamer.
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Hay steamer HG Go
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The Haygain HG-Go hay steamer is truly portable and is the ideal solution for the horse competitor on the move. It uses the same 1.5 KW Jiffy boiler as the HG One+ hay steamer model. It has the same patented Haygain manifold steamer, but is made of a heavy duty, non rip insulated composite material for retaining the heat generated from the haygain hay steam manifold. The HG Go hay steamer has a capacity of 200 litres which equates to approximately half a bale of hay, or 1 to 2 hay nets, dependent on the size of the hay nets.
When the bag is filled, you place a cover over the hay to keep in the steam when in operation, then simply pull the bag tight ready to steam. (This product has been discontinued). Hay net not included. Call us on 0845 3731 832 for more information or a quotation. |
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Hay steamer HG 2002
The Haygain HG 2002 steamer is like the steamer 2000 model, but it comes with two boilers, to enable the steaming of 45 Kg of hay or haylage, whether it is loose or in hay nets. This Haygain steamer model can steam a compressed bale of 50 Kg. Other than that, there is no difference between the two hay steamers.
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Haygain hay steamer starter kitThis ideal hay steamer starter kit includes:
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