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Why do farmers have rolls of hay in fields?
Large farms with hundreds of animals require huge amounts of hay. For these farms, large bales make the most sense, because they provide the most hay at the least cost. Large bales also allow the hay to begin to ferment naturally, which can prolong its use by preventing rot and mold.
What’s the point of hay bales?
Hay is usually gathered up into bales, and stored for the animals to eat during the winter when the grass is not growing. In many parts of the world, farmers depend on hay to feed their cattle, sheep, or horses during the long winter period.
Why are hay bales spread out?
It is common for farmers to store big round bales outside. Farmers often bale hay in large round bales instead of small square bales because they require less labor to bale and move than small square bales. The shape of round bales enables them to be stored outside, something you would never do with square bales.
What are the rolls of hay in fields?
The two most common options are large round bales, also called rolls, and small square bales.
- Farm Size. Small square bales of hay are generally the better choice for smaller farms.
- Equipment.
- Weather.
- Budget.
Why do farmers wrap hay bales in plastic?
Hay bales normally wrapped in black plastic are being covered in pink instead. This is to show support for charity Breast Cancer Now and raise vital funds for new research.
What is the difference between hay and straw bales?
Hay is a crop that is grown and harvested as a feed crop for cattle, horses and other farm animals. Straw on the other hand is a byproduct of a grain crop; in our area it’s usually usually wheat straw that we see. You never know what plant combination you’ll get in a random bale of hay.
What is the difference between hay and wheat straw?
Hay is a crop that is grown and harvested as a feed crop for cattle, horses and other farm animals. Straw on the other hand is a byproduct of a grain crop; in our area it’s usually usually wheat straw that we see. Straw on the other hand, is much better for use as a garden mulch.
Is wrapping hay worth it?
Wrapping dry hay allows farmers to protect feed from the weather without building more structures. If the hay is in string-tied bales and to be stored outside, then a couple turns of plastic may be an economic advantage, as long as the gain due to reduced storage losses outweighs the loss in increased expense.
Is hay as nutritious as grass?
Mixed Hays and Balanced Nutrition Hay from grass and hay from legumes tend to complement each other as livestock feed because they provide a balanced diet. Grasses tend to have half or less the amount of protein than hay from legumes while grass has a higher amount of fiber and has a more appealing flavor.