Jeanne - Simme Valley
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Depends. If put up at the same time, my cows prefer the baleage. But, generally, we put up 1st cutting mid June & try to put up all 2nd cutting dry. They definitely prefer the 2nd cut dry hay.
And yes, freezing weather freezes the baleage. Generally, it's just the outside layer. I take the spear & lift off the top to break it open. But, my hay is all stored outside, so the dry hay can have a frozen layer that they cannot get through without help also.
And yes, freezing weather freezes the baleage. Generally, it's just the outside layer. I take the spear & lift off the top to break it open. But, my hay is all stored outside, so the dry hay can have a frozen layer that they cannot get through without help also.