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<blockquote data-quote="docgraybull" data-source="post: 62102" data-attributes="member: 885"><p>Which, according to your original post, is about what you're feeding. 2 bales twice per week (4 bales per 7 days) is not far from 1 bale every other day (4 bales per 8 days). I feed mostly mixed hay also, and use 30 pounds per head per day as a rough "guesstimate" as to how much hay I will need, to stock up for winter. Some days they eat more, some days, less, and 30# (on average) allows some for the difference in the size of the cows, differing metabolic needs to maintain proper condition, and for some (inevitable) wastage. One thing you might consider in the future is rolling bigger bales. We use wrapped 6 X 5 bales that weigh 1500-1700 pounds. Less trips in the cold on the cabless tractor! :lol:</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="docgraybull, post: 62102, member: 885"] Which, according to your original post, is about what you're feeding. 2 bales twice per week (4 bales per 7 days) is not far from 1 bale every other day (4 bales per 8 days). I feed mostly mixed hay also, and use 30 pounds per head per day as a rough "guesstimate" as to how much hay I will need, to stock up for winter. Some days they eat more, some days, less, and 30# (on average) allows some for the difference in the size of the cows, differing metabolic needs to maintain proper condition, and for some (inevitable) wastage. One thing you might consider in the future is rolling bigger bales. We use wrapped 6 X 5 bales that weigh 1500-1700 pounds. Less trips in the cold on the cabless tractor! :lol: [/QUOTE]
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