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How heavy is bale of hay?
Hay bales can weigh between 40 lbs and 2,000 lbs. They come in two basic shapes, round and square. Round hay bales are usually quite large and weigh from 600 to 1,200 lbs.
How long does a ton of hay last for one horse?
In general, a standard 40 lb. square bale of hay lasts one horse for about 3.5 days. But many factors such as age, workload, type of hay, and access to pasture grass affect how much they eat. I find most horses eat between 10-15 pounds of hay each day.
How many small bales of straw are in a ton?
Pickup bale density typically 33-50 bales per tonne. D1000 wheat straw density typically 3.75-4.75 bales per tonne.
How much does a ton of hay cost?
Depending on the type, quality, place of harvest, and size of hay bales, you should expect to pay something between $30 and $300 per ton of hay. If you want hay to contain alfalfa or Bermuda grass, then it will be more expensive.
How big is a hay bale?
Rectangle Bales
| Size | Dimension(L x H x W) | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 2 stringed bale | 36 inches x 19 inches x 16 inches | 40 to 75 lbs. |
| 3 stringed bale | 44 inches x 22 inches x 15 inches | 100 to 140 lbs. |
| Half ton | 6 ft x 4 ft x 3 ft | 1000 lbs. |
| 1 Ton | 8 ft x 4 ft x 4 ft | 2000 lbs. |
How many bales of hay does a horse need per month?
Q: How many bales of hay does a horse eat per month? A horse can eat anywhere from 15-25 pounds of hay a day, which generally equates to a half of a 45/50-pound square bale of hay per day (~15-30 bales per month).
How many bales of hay are in 2 tons?
A ton: 2000# pounds of hay to the ton. A retail three string bale weighs 100 # there are 20 bales in a ton. A “feed store ton” can be 16 bales.
How many square bales is an acre?
With an average bale weight of around 40 pounds (with our Abbriata small square baler or any of our mini round balers), that’s 100 bales to the acre for a first cutting.
How much is a straw bale?
Straw bales can cost anywhere from $0 to $12 apiece. In some areas, farmers might give them away if they have an excess supply taking up space in their barns.
How many flakes of hay is 20 lbs?
When we calculated his old diet, each flake of hay averaged 5 pounds each. That was how we determined 4 flakes would reach the 2\% or 20 pound feed rate.
How much does a bale of hay weigh?
Plus, around here, what we call “local” grass hay the bales weigh 50 to 60 pounds, which would put 40 bales to a ton (if they weigh 50 #). If you’re talking alfalfa, then the bales can weigh around 100 pounds (it can vary, too). If they’re 100 pounds, then you’re talking 20 bales to a ton.
How many bales are in a ton?
It depends on the weight of each bale. Plus, around here, what we call “local” grass hay the bales weigh 50 to 60 pounds, which would put 40 bales to a ton (if they weigh 50 #).
How much does a ton of alfalfa hay weigh?
If you’re talking alfalfa, then the bales can weigh around 100 pounds (it can vary, too). If they’re 100 pounds, then you’re talking 20 bales to a ton. When I moved, someone was taking care of my goats for me until I could get them moved, too.
How much Hay does a horse eat in a year?
So, hay is frequently measured in tons (2,000 pounds) rather than in single bales. And the average horse eats approximately 3-4 tons (6,000-8,000 pounds) of hay per year. This is assuming the horse is not fed any other significant source of food, such as pasture or grain.
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