 OpeningThere are four lugs which must be aligned with four matching recesses underneath the lid rim to remove the lid. There are notches on the lid and the body which, when aligned, mean that the lugs and the recesses are matched up for release.
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 FillingUnless on restricted feed, it is best to fill the Hay-Hutch up with the fodder fairly compact. Do not stuff so tightly as to distort the body or foul the lid - this particularly applies to the Large.
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 ClosingAlign the lugs and recesses. The lid is snug and may have to be popped over the recesses like a biscuit tin lid. Once over, place a foot on the base to steady it and rotate the lid a 1/8 turn.
Note: Hay-Hutches are designed to prevent livestock opening them and so the lid is a tight fit. It might need a little practice to get used to lining up the lugs but it will soon become an easy task.
Tip: The Small and Medium Hay-Hutches can be moved easily, even when full.
Two people can get one either side or or one can move it in a wheel barrow! The Large can be rolled from place to place, easily when empty.
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 The 'Naughty' BoltVery occasionally, persistent, “naughty” stock can work the lid off the Hay-Hutch. If this becomes a problem, an easy solution is to use the optional lock bolt (supplied).
Please note that your Hay-Hutch arrives with the lock bolt fitted. You will need to remove the nut and bolt to twist the lid to open the Hay-Hutch.
If you find that your stock succeed in removing the lid, fit the lock bolt as follows:
Put lid on and rotate an 1/8th turn to secure.
Line up holes and push bolt through from above and do up nut by passing through feed aperture.
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Nesting Hay-HutchesTo optimise transport and deliver best value, multiple orders of Hay-Hutch units may be ‘nested’. If so, a few minutes will be needed to assemble the Hay-Hutches before use.
The only tools you will need are a twenty pence piece and your fingers.
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 Small and Medium Hay-Hutch AssemblyIf you have ordered Small and Medium, you will need to be able to identify the matching tops and bases.
Medium top piece has the feed aperture spaced midway between the joining flange and the top. Medium base is taller and adds to overall height.
Small top piece has the feed aperture nearer the lid than the joining flange. Small base is shorter and simply forms the floor without significantly adding to overall height.
Offer the base up to the appropriate top piece of the Hay-Hutch. Align the four holes. Insert the retaining bolts and tighten with twenty pence piece (not supplied!) and your fingers to prevent the nut rotating as you tighten. |
Design registeredPl;ease note that Hay Hutches are an original invention with the design registered at the UK Intellectual Property Office. Any attempt to copy the design with view to sell will be met with legal action.
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