Yes Dun, true about the grass hay, but up here the majority of what I wrap is alfalfa and the odd bit of clover, so I consider the moisture tester a real asset at haying time. You're right about the extra things a person can do without, personally I try not to rake if I can absolutely help it as it seems to lose a fair bit of leaf, but sometimes it's just got to be done. Extra help isn't an option here, at least not until the kids do some more growing. The way those guys eat it looks like it'll be sooner than later.
A question for you, what in sam hill is a 'tedder'? I've heard the word used in draft horse circles regarding horse drawn equipment, but it's something I've never come acros up here. Obviously since you're mentioning it in a post regarding haying it's something used for it, but what exactly?
Take care.