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How much does straw cost?
Small square bales averaged $4.60 a bale (range of $2.00 to $6.00). Large square bale straw averaged $64.00 per bale (a range of $40.00 to $90.00). Large round bale straw averaged $58.00 per bale (a range of $40.00 – $85.00). In Nebraska, hay sold steady, demand is light in 2020.
Why is straw better than hay?
Straw Versus Hay Straw is not as nutritionally valuable as hay and is generally less expensive than hay. Hay is harvested while it is still a live, healthy plant. Hay provides a good nutritional value for animals who are going to be eating it, while straw provides little nutrition.
Is hay or straw better?
I’ve seen such tenacious perennial weeds like thistle come into a garden as a result of their seeds hiding inside a bale of hay. Straw on the other hand, is much better for use as a garden mulch. Since wheat and other grain crops are so competitive in a field, they suppress the growth of many weeds.
Should I use straw or hay in my garden?
Hay and straw both make great mulch in the garden as long as they weren’t treated with persistent herbicides or contain noxious weed seeds. Using hay or straw as mulch in the garden has the following benefits: Reduces moisture loss and reduces watering. Keeps soil cooler in hot weather.
Is straw good for grass?
Not only does straw keep grass seed moist and warm, it also keeps the seed from blowing around on windy days or washing away during heavy rainstorms watering. Straw also discourages birds and small mammals from feasting on the seed. As it decomposes, the straw contributes valuable nutrients to the soil.
How much does straw cost per ton?
Prices per 35 pound small square bale through direct or local sales are $3-5 per bale. That’s $170-285 per ton, leaving a nice profit margin even if you’ve hired the more expensive custom baling.
Do pigs eat hay or straw?
Hay is nutrient-dense dried grass, legumes and brassicas; straw is low-cost, empty fiber tubes great for animal bedding but useless as a feed. Don’t feed your pigs straw. Second, recognize that different types exist, and swine digest it differently than ruminants (sheep, cows, and so on).
How much do hay straws cost?
HAY! Straws 7 3/4″ Natural Wheat Biodegradable Drinking Straws – 500/Pack
| Buy 3 – 5 | $38.40/Pack |
|---|---|
| Regularly: | $38.99/Pack |
Does straw get moldy?
But because straw is packed so tightly, the cores and bottoms do collect a lot of moisture that they can’t get rid of and tend to mold up—especially in a wet year.
Do you buy hay or straw for chickens?
Since hay is more nutritious but more expensive, we buy hay solely for the horses to eat. Since straw is cheaper, dried and therefore less likely to mold or attract moisture, we buy straw for the backyard chicken coop and nesting boxes.
How much does a bale of hay cost?
Prices for hay depend on where you live, the time of year and the supply of hay available. Right now in our area, hay is selling for nearly $9/square bale. Round bales are also available, at far more economical prices, for larger herds of livestock. Straw vs Hay: What is Straw? Straw is primarily livestock bedding.
Can you use straw for a chicken coop?
Since straw is cheaper, dried and therefore less likely to mold or attract moisture, we buy straw for the backyard chicken coop and nesting boxes. Being hollow, straw also provides more of a cushion for the eggs in the nesting boxes and for the chickens to hop off the roosts onto.
What are the different types of hay?
There are various different types of hay available such as timothy, alfalfa, etc. but hay is generally grasses, and also some grains, leaves, and legumes that have been harvested, dried and baled for use as animal fodder (or feed) before the seeds have formed (the formation of the seeds lowers hay’s nutritional value).