NewRenoFarmsInKY
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Hi everyone. While I read daily I don't post too much. But I'd like to pick the brains of folks with a lot more experience than I have regarding some hay I rolled a couple of days ago.
Most of the bales are fine, but I have some that were too damp. I knew they would be too wet when I baled; however, I baled when I could and needed to get it up.
So I stored them safely with plenty of ventilation and by themselves (not in or near a barn) but my question is would they be safe to feed. I figured I'd just isolate them and discard them later, knowing they would be mold playgrounds. But I've read if you feed them shortly after they are baled they are ok.
I'd rather err on the side of caution, but I don't want to be wasteful and if they are safe to feed I'll put them out ASAP. If they aren't safe I'll just go back to the original plan of leaving them sit.
For background, I have a small herd of 37 bred black angus heifers. Hay quantity is not a concern, I have plenty without these bales, but what would y'all do?
Thanks in advance!
Most of the bales are fine, but I have some that were too damp. I knew they would be too wet when I baled; however, I baled when I could and needed to get it up.
So I stored them safely with plenty of ventilation and by themselves (not in or near a barn) but my question is would they be safe to feed. I figured I'd just isolate them and discard them later, knowing they would be mold playgrounds. But I've read if you feed them shortly after they are baled they are ok.
I'd rather err on the side of caution, but I don't want to be wasteful and if they are safe to feed I'll put them out ASAP. If they aren't safe I'll just go back to the original plan of leaving them sit.
For background, I have a small herd of 37 bred black angus heifers. Hay quantity is not a concern, I have plenty without these bales, but what would y'all do?
Thanks in advance!