The quality of grass feedstuff and hay is affected by:
Bales in the bale net wrap by Polypak can be left in the field. However, the quality of packaged feedstuff will be better if your bales are under additional protection. After all, spoiled product means wasted money and time that you invested during mowing, raking, baling, and also in assembly at the storage location.
Numerous studies have shown that bales wrapped in a bale net wrap are stored better than those wrapped in twine. But the final quality of packaged feedstuff is also influenced by factors such as:
In this article you will find some tips to help you keep your Polypak bale net wrapped feedstuff in the best condition.
Storing bales to maximize feedstuff value is best done under cover or in a shed, but even if this is not possible, there are still ways to reduce potential damage from natural elements.
The popular method of stacking bales in a pyramid is not optimal. It is preferable to line up the bales in a single row with a distance of at least 1 meter between rows, but with their flat sides close to each other. It is best to make a north-south orientation to ensure maximum positive exposure to the sun and speed up drying after rains.
Most commonly, plastic sheeting, pallets, gravel, asphalt, or an additional layer of straw are used to break the bale’s contact with the ground. The specific option depends directly on what is available on the farm, as well as the owner’s preferences.
We have already written about possible options in this article, here we will simply list them again: barn;
Any of the options will require money. And each method has its pros and cons. However, keep in mind that when storing hay indoors, the loss is about 5 %, and just in the field without shelter and site preparation — about 25-30 %. Keep this in mind when deciding how to store your net wrapped bales.
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