hayfeeder

noun
UK /ˈheɪˌfiːdə/
US /ˈheɪˌfiːdər/

A hayfeeder is a box or rack that holds hay so animals can eat it.

The farmer filled the hayfeeder with fresh hay for the horses.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A device that automatically releases hay at set times.

The automatic hayfeeder dropped hay into the stall each morning.

3. A round metal cage that holds a large hay bale outdoors.

They rolled the round-bale hayfeeder into the pasture.

4. A small hanging bag or net used to feed hay to rabbits or guinea pigs.

She hung a hayfeeder in the rabbit hutch.