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O/T: lets talk hay stacking/cover techniques?

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Luke S

08-10-2005 09:30:30




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I want to know what works best for you guys for outside hay storage. Curently I am using 2 methods. One is these plastic bale sleeve's that slip on and then I line them up end to end along the edge of the field under some trees. The other is I stack them in a pyramid style (3-2-1) and tarp them and tie off the tarp to concrete blocks. I am wondering, is there anything better/easier than the methods I am using short off building a barn and I can't afford anymore barns! I am considering a Netwrap baler? How do netwrap bales hold up outside? How would a netwrap bale/sleeve combo work? Oh ya, on the bales I stack and tarp I put pallets under the bales that are on the bottom of the stack, but that makes for a heck of a lot of work, the sleeve's are easier but I don't know what the hay will look like after sitting all winter.

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txgrn

08-11-2005 07:36:44




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 Re: O/T: lets talk hay stacking/cover techniques? in reply to Luke S, 08-10-2005 09:30:30  
We roll and stack end to end as you do butted up to each other. Do not stack where rows of bales touch eacher side by side....leave at least walking distance between rows. Stack N-S so that sun can keep area dry between rows.

Best to stack on well drained gravel. If none, on the side of a hill so water can run off, not sit.

When you use from the row, pull from the bottom (of the hill) first. That will reduce water puddling and help on the bales and also reduce your opportunity to make ruts and get stuck. You'd be surprised how well a well tied (twine)bale will weather 6-9 months of captivity before feeding.

Mark

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Tx Jim

08-11-2005 03:11:47




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 Re: O/T: lets talk hay stacking/cover techniques? in reply to Luke S, 08-10-2005 09:30:30  
Luke,my observation is not to store rd. bales under trees!! If I have enough space there is no way I would pyramid rd. bales and definently don't want round sides of bales touching. Tx Jim



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Luke S

08-11-2005 06:46:00




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 Re: O/T: lets talk hay stacking/cover techniques? in reply to Tx Jim, 08-11-2005 03:11:47  
The bales that are in a pyramid are tarped. The bales under the tree line are sleeved and lined up end to end. I am just looking for better ways, I am open to suggestions.



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txgrn

08-11-2005 07:39:41




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 Re: O/T: lets talk hay stacking/cover techniques? in reply to Luke S, 08-11-2005 06:46:00  
If tarped, stacking would/should work....idea is to keep rain from settling between rolls and rotting. Agree with Jim on no trees, bales touching (sides), and stacking (if open).

Pallet's are a great idea except in the winter, sometimes they freeze and you can't get them off the bale.

Mark



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RickL

08-10-2005 19:26:10




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 Re: O/T: lets talk hay stacking/cover techniques? in reply to Luke S, 08-10-2005 09:30:30  
Use the net wrap period and you will have very little spoilage and they haul better. Just make sure you don't get the cheap net wrap,there is a difference



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RayP(MI)

08-10-2005 16:14:09




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 Re: O/T: lets talk hay stacking/cover techniques? in reply to Luke S, 08-10-2005 09:30:30  
I had a stack of square bales that I stored outside under a plastic tarp. Not very satisfactory. Plastic tarp developed leaks almost immediately. Also very difficult to keep tarp tied down in the winds.



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mike brown

08-10-2005 16:12:11




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 Re: O/T: lets talk hay stacking/cover techniques? in reply to Luke S, 08-10-2005 09:30:30  
I thought the sleeves were for storing baleage not dry hay. I use pallets under round and square bale with good results, little or no mold on the bottom. My experience with plastic covers is that it must off the hay so air can circulate around the hay or it will mold. That is in NY where is is humid. A dry climate may be different.



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