leftover hay rolls question

[whalersport]

I have 3 rolls of hermathia left from winter, not wrapped just in fenced area away from cattle. is it safe to feed this long after or suggestions. thanks

 

[greybeard]

I don't know about that particular forage hay, but I happily feed leftover year old hay every year as long as it isn't badly molded.

 

[Rafter S]

Never heard of "hermathia", but I also often feed round bales that have sat out in the weather for 1-1/2 year.

 

[kenny thomas]

Haul them into a ditch or in a hole and watch the cows clean it up. Seems like after a year the flavor must be different.

 

[littletom]

I feed old rough hay first

 

[aaroninga]

I'm feeding last year's hay now because of drought and they are glad to get it. It was outside till I put it in the barn last fall.
They'll let ya know if they like it or not.

I also feed the older rougher stuff first and best when it's cold and nasty weather.