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Stpoing green hay

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Wily P

11-10-2006 19:25:21




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We baled some hay today before the rain hit(barely) and it was a bit too green and the bales were heavy,my question is will it keep in the barn this time of year since the weather is going to be colder? I know that it will mold or catch fire in the summer when the days are hotter,but not sure about this time of year. And yes it was square bales and the barn is open in front and on two sides. Thanks

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jiskies2

11-12-2006 21:50:16




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 Re: Stpoing green hay in reply to Wily P, 11-10-2006 19:25:21  
feed it up or like others said , stack single tier cut edge up with room in betweeen each. should keep fairly decent like that if you have room for that. and keep checking it, now and then. putting salt on it pulls the moisture out of the bale but also pulls the moisture to the bale from the air... jeff



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Dave H (MI)

11-12-2006 07:38:10




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 Re: Stpoing green hay in reply to Wily P, 11-10-2006 19:25:21  
Several years ago I had the power company drop a load of wood chips on the side of the drive in December. It was frigid outside and that pile was in the wide open. Steam poured from it for days and there was only a few yards of material.
The best you can hope for is dusty, matted hay.
The worst I think you already know. Be safe and follow the advice given.



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Fordfarmer

11-10-2006 23:00:20




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 Re: Stpoing green hay in reply to Wily P, 11-10-2006 19:25:21  
Best thing would be to feed it RIGHT AWAY... or if you havef to store it, stack it like the other poster said, and spread some salt on it. The salt will pull the moisture out.



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paul

11-10-2006 20:12:58




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 Re: Stpoing green hay in reply to Wily P, 11-10-2006 19:25:21  
Because it is slightly cooler, it will be slightly less risk. But, only slightly.

Best is to place the bales singly, on their edge (not on the twine) with a couple inches between them, so as they cook (if they cook) the heat & moisture can escape.

If you stack them tight, the heat builds more, the moisture is trapped, and the humid front will move through all the hay.

You are wise to be concerned.

--->Paul

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Jhill52

11-10-2006 20:04:10




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 Re: Stpoing green hay in reply to Wily P, 11-10-2006 19:25:21  
It can mold or catch fire in the dead of winter if it is wet. My advice is to get rid of it right away.



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