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<blockquote data-quote="preston39" data-source="post: 345351" data-attributes="member: 1487"><p>We have three barns. Built years ago and were here when purchased. We use them for the animals and equipment. </p><p></p><p>Years ago cheap tarps were not available. They are now... strong and durable. We store 5-700 round bales under tarps. Five wide and three high. Had some tarps for 6 years now and are still in good shape. </p><p></p><p>We are moving the storage area and just sold some timothy/clover/scirica/fescue mix..5 years old.... and it looked like it was put up yesterday.</p><p></p><p>Some advantages of Tarps vs barn;</p><p></p><p> Just as effective storage </p><p> If damaged ...not costly to replace</p><p> No Insurance cost</p><p> Can move the hay area with little work</p><p> Can increase/decrease size of hay area as needed</p><p> Less capital sitting idle(1/2 the time) </p><p> Almost void of upkeep and repairs</p><p> Leaves capital for production/profit purposes</p><p> Less suceptible to fire/wind damage costs</p><p> </p><p>A building for tool and equipment storage is far more important.</p><p></p><p>Scotty...,</p><p></p><p>We have tested it...a minimum of 25% of hay is lost when stored outside.(more like 30%)</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="preston39, post: 345351, member: 1487"] We have three barns. Built years ago and were here when purchased. We use them for the animals and equipment. Years ago cheap tarps were not available. They are now... strong and durable. We store 5-700 round bales under tarps. Five wide and three high. Had some tarps for 6 years now and are still in good shape. We are moving the storage area and just sold some timothy/clover/scirica/fescue mix..5 years old.... and it looked like it was put up yesterday. Some advantages of Tarps vs barn; Just as effective storage If damaged ...not costly to replace No Insurance cost Can move the hay area with little work Can increase/decrease size of hay area as needed Less capital sitting idle(1/2 the time) Almost void of upkeep and repairs Leaves capital for production/profit purposes Less suceptible to fire/wind damage costs A building for tool and equipment storage is far more important. Scotty..., We have tested it...a minimum of 25% of hay is lost when stored outside.(more like 30%) [/QUOTE]
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