Super H Mike
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I am thinking I should convert to making round bales of dry hay, I am making small squares now about 12-1500 yearly. The reason is I could do it without helpers, and probably less work overall. I will have to invest in a baler and larger tractor as my big tractor now is a Super M. I will also have to make access ports in my barn for loading and unloading to feed. I am feeding horses and goats mainly. I cant feed full bales in the heart of winter as the snow gets too deep and everybody stays in the barns for extended times (MN). This is one of the reasons small squares are handy for me. I figure I can section the round bales up with a chainsaw as needed. More work to feed but less to make the hay.
I have zero experience with running a round baler. What is a good model to look at? Smaller bales are better for my needs. Tips on handling ? HP required? I have bought many rounds when I had cattle and just used my tractor loader for moving, but this will be different. I will want to get them in my old dairy barns hay mow somehow. I am getting older and my help is scarce !
I have zero experience with running a round baler. What is a good model to look at? Smaller bales are better for my needs. Tips on handling ? HP required? I have bought many rounds when I had cattle and just used my tractor loader for moving, but this will be different. I will want to get them in my old dairy barns hay mow somehow. I am getting older and my help is scarce !