What is Hay Bales
Bale: A large bundle of raw or finished material bound tightly together with cord, and sometimes wrapped; examples: a bale of hay or a bale of cotton. Baler: A machine that bales hay. Hay: A grass that has been cut, dried and stored for animal feed.
Hay Bales Prices In South Africa
OAT HAY BALES
R110.00
OAT HAY – SOLD PER KG (10KG BAGS)
R8.00
If the hay was of good quality when harvested and stored in a dry place with sufficient airflow, hay is likely suitable for consumption for two to three years. Keep in mind that hay, even premium forage, loses much of its vitamin content in the first few months of storage.
How many hay bales does a cow eat?
Calculate Number of Bales Needed
Determine the number of bales of hay that each cow needs by dividing the cow’s yearly need by the adjusted weight of each bale.
For a cow needing 8,190 pounds of hay per year and a bale weight of 960 pounds, divide 8,190 by 960 for a yearly need of about 8.5 bales per cow.
Where do you store hay?
Protect valuable hay from the elements by storing it undercover in a building that doesn’t leak and has good ventilation.
Choose a building on an elevated, well-drained site. Hay is highly flammable, so you don’t want it overhead if your main barn catches fire.