Re: My hay seems a little too warm

Posted by red-n-green on June 20, 2003 at 19:51:04 from (65.57.69.188):

In Reply to: My hay seems a little too warm posted by ole on June 18, 2003 at 06:52:57:

I didn't notice anybody responding to your question about when do you know when hay is dry enough to bale. I personally use a delmhorst moisture tester and bale at between 10 and 15% moisture. If you don't have a tester, the best way I know of is to grab a good handfull and with both hands, twist the hay in opposite directions. If it breaks in the middle between your hands it is dry enough to bale. If it just twists up and feels a little damp, then you should wait a while. Good dry hay will most of the time break or at least crackle when dry enough. I also stack all of my square hay on edge in the barn. I think it helps it breathe better. It is also harder to get the moisture just right when mixing grasses with legumes such as alfalfa. One always wants to dry faster than the other. Good luck,

Jay

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