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Nancy Howell

09-13-2007 05:40:09




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We are new at baling hay. By God's grace, we will be cutting our field this weekend. We will be using a JD side delivery rake and a Krone 260 round baler. My question is how do you keep the hay from getting dusty and dirty? The round bales I am feeding now have a lot of dirt in them. If I handle a lot of it I look like a dirt-dobber. Any other tips on baling hay for horses would be appreciated. Thanks!

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Dave Sherburne NY

09-13-2007 18:15:49




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 Re: baling hay in reply to Nancy Howell, 09-13-2007 05:40:09  
Have you got an owners manual for the baler??



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Seth_ia

09-13-2007 18:03:36




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 Re: baling hay in reply to Nancy Howell, 09-13-2007 05:40:09  
As far as keeping dirt out of hay your on the right track. A side delivery rake is better than any wheel rake. If everything is not perfect wheel rakes put a lot of dirt into the hay. Bar rake teeth should be run just above the ground, and not hitting. A rotary rake is the best for keeping hay clean. Disc mowers will also increase ash content of hay.



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showcrop

09-13-2007 10:08:13




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 Re: baling hay in reply to Nancy Howell, 09-13-2007 05:40:09  
from my 20+ years at it the most important thing is to make sure that the hay is dry before rolling.In June it takes three days if the hay is conditioned. Later on it can take less because there is less moisture in the stem. moisture in the ground can slow drying too. So don't mow unless the forecast is adequate for your hay. Also your best quality first cut hay is generally put up in June. good luck.

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kyhayman

09-13-2007 09:34:37




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 Re: baling hay in reply to Nancy Howell, 09-13-2007 05:40:09  
Rake teeth should penetrate the grass stubble but not dig in the ground when level.

With that said, most of the real messes in hay containing both dust and dirt were rained on, not teddered out properly, and raked on wet ground.

Mowing height matters as does smoothness of the field. Occassionally, it there is a ground hog hole or something in the field the mower cuts the clump of dirt and throws them on top of the hay. Also, in new seedings or annuals its hard to avoid pulling some plants up by the roots if your cutting speed is too high.

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Joe(TX)

09-13-2007 06:16:47




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 Re: baling hay in reply to Nancy Howell, 09-13-2007 05:40:09  
It sounds like the hay was rained on or they ran the rake with the teeth in the ground.



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Pair-a-dice farm

09-13-2007 05:53:25




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 Re: baling hay in reply to Nancy Howell, 09-13-2007 05:40:09  
Don't cut it too short and adjust your rake so it doesn't get into the dirt. That said, I've always had some dirt in my hay. I depends some on how dry the ground is as well as the hay.



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