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<blockquote data-quote="cypressfarms" data-source="post: 674076" data-attributes="member: 2653"><p>Wick,</p><p></p><p>Over the past few years I've had to stack hay outside similar to what your describing. I actually stack pyramid (3,2,1) for a 6 bale total. I get 6 mil poly (black) that's 40' wide by 100' long. (Pm me if you want to find out how to get it) The trick that I've found is that you need to have a lot of extra width. I drape the cover over the hay and put pallets down on the ground to hold the tarp in place on the sides. Anywhere the wind will get in will cause you trouble. I've seen people do a partial cover, but in a strong storm, the wind will play havoc on a tarp. When I finish with a stack, it's fully covered and wont see the light of day until the winter.</p><p></p><p>One last note, never stack hay in a pyramid unless you cover it. The rain will settle in the bales and ruin much more than if the bales were just stacked flat on the ground. Dont ask me how I know.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="cypressfarms, post: 674076, member: 2653"] Wick, Over the past few years I've had to stack hay outside similar to what your describing. I actually stack pyramid (3,2,1) for a 6 bale total. I get 6 mil poly (black) that's 40' wide by 100' long. (Pm me if you want to find out how to get it) The trick that I've found is that you need to have a lot of extra width. I drape the cover over the hay and put pallets down on the ground to hold the tarp in place on the sides. Anywhere the wind will get in will cause you trouble. I've seen people do a partial cover, but in a strong storm, the wind will play havoc on a tarp. When I finish with a stack, it's fully covered and wont see the light of day until the winter. One last note, never stack hay in a pyramid unless you cover it. The rain will settle in the bales and ruin much more than if the bales were just stacked flat on the ground. Dont ask me how I know. [/QUOTE]
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