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Hay Steamers

We are pleased to offer the range of hay steamers and accessories from Haygain –  THE well-known and trusted brand for quality and service. For your horse’s health, get a Haygain Hay Steamer today. 

We have an HG2000 and a HG600 here in stock for immediate delivery, so if you would like to purchase right now, or just a demonstration of a hay steamer, just call and let us know you are coming and we will have it ready and steaming for you.

Call us first on 01379 588472 for quick, no hassle delivery and free set up and demonstration – no-one else will give you our personal service. Whichever model you require, if we have it in stock we will arrange very prompt delivery to you at a time to suit, just leave it to us.

 

  • Why do I need to steam hay?  

    • Addressing the root cause of coughing in horses is significantly more effective than merely addressing the symptoms. Steaming is a beneficial method for alleviating coughing in horses.  Allergenic bacteria, moulds, fungi, mite faeces, endotoxins, or beta-glucans can contribute to respiratory inflammation and conditions such as equine asthma (also known as COPD / COB) and recurrent airway obstruction (RAO). When hay is subjected to steaming, it effectively binds dust and almost eliminates all harmful bacteria and moulds. Steaming hay with a high-temperature hay steamer results in a reduction of respirable particles by more than 93%, while preserving the essential nutrients. 

  • What size Haygain hay steamer do I need? 

    • The HG600 feeds up to 2 horses (dependant on the horses size) and holds approx 9-14kg of forage either in haynets or loose wedges. The HG2000 feeds 2+ horses (again dependant on their size) and holds up to 20 - 30kg of loose hay/haylage or a small fully strung bale. Don't worry if you steam too much in one go, as it retains the benefits of quality steaming for 24 hours as long as it is kept dust free - just keep it inside the closed Haygain.

  • What are the benefits of a Hay Steamer? 

    • Hay Steamers are scientifically proven to reduce the dust, mould, bacteria and other allergens commonly found even in good quality hay. Steamed hay will; Have 3 times the water content of dry hay, Is so appetising it ensures horses get their nutrients, Helps horses with digestive issues such as colic and ulcers, Protects respiratory health, Great for horses with respiratory conditions.

  • I have a bin and a wallpaper stripper steamer - isn't this the same? 

    • In a word, no. If you warm but don't get to the critical temperatures needed to actually kill off moulds and bacteria, you are doing more harm than good, and possibly harming your horse’s health. A Haygain unit has a thermally insulated hay chest and a powerful boiler unit which with it's steaming power is vital for killing mould spores and bacteria in the hay. Swap now and you too will see how this is a purpose-built hay steamer which really does the job, and your horse will thank you for it too.