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Thats what we do here, plus split the cost of wrap and any helpers. Cut, rake, bail and wrap. I only have 15 acres of hay fields so its worth it for me. Our first cut we harvested 70 round bales, second cut is mowed and raked. Looks like another 50. Split 120 bales we both make out.

"Now that was easy" Thank you very much. Just saved me a ton of walking around.

Its wierd year, some fields did well and others didn't. Farmers are mowing just to get the old crop off and start off fresh. Second is coming up under first. This past dry spell helped out.

I can't complain with all the rain, but was worried. Starting July 26, 2013 we finally had 3 days of dry weather. 190 square and 70 round bales. Already up 40% over last years total crop. Keeping my fingers crossed on a good 2nd cut.

I could rotate daily but it would be a kinda tough. Up here on the Canadian border of VT the "Green Mountain State" grass grows on trees, with severe snowy, cold winters. Every 3 weeks we move the cows over to another pasture, then we drag and bush hog the pasture they just left. It takes...

That's a good point. It brings up the million dollar question how many acres per cow. Please correct me if I'm wrong but with intensive rotation (every 3 weeks) would equal a 1/2 acre per cow? and if not 1 to 1-1/2 acres per cow?

It depends where you are. But I'd say yes to the door to door and ask, Communication is the key to success. Around my town farmers rent fields and pay the land tax. Due to no loyalty there's a lot of field swapping that happens, try and get a contract signed? You never know you may meet a land...

Up here in northern, VT we're in the same boat. Some fields have first cut but the majority are too wet. Just talking with neighboring farms once it dries up we may team up as theres a ton of hay out there.