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when do I rake it?
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<blockquote data-quote="msscamp" data-source="post: 841173" data-attributes="member: 539"><p>I am no expert at baling, but I have picked up a few things over the years with our hay operation. Depending on your rake, it should flip the windrows over to let the bottom side dry. When the top feels dry, rake it and let the bottom dry. Alfalfa cannot be raked if it is too dry or you will knock the leaves off. Whether you're baling grass or alfalfa is going to determine when you bale - alfalfa has to be baled with dew or you will lose the leaves. Usually, alfalfa has to be raked and baled in early morning/late evening, or when there is some humidity in the air. I'm less clear on baling/raking grass, but if it is baled too dry it will cause the bales to fall apart when you cut the strings and cause the hay to be dusty.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="msscamp, post: 841173, member: 539"] I am no expert at baling, but I have picked up a few things over the years with our hay operation. Depending on your rake, it should flip the windrows over to let the bottom side dry. When the top feels dry, rake it and let the bottom dry. Alfalfa cannot be raked if it is too dry or you will knock the leaves off. Whether you're baling grass or alfalfa is going to determine when you bale - alfalfa has to be baled with dew or you will lose the leaves. Usually, alfalfa has to be raked and baled in early morning/late evening, or when there is some humidity in the air. I'm less clear on baling/raking grass, but if it is baled too dry it will cause the bales to fall apart when you cut the strings and cause the hay to be dusty. [/QUOTE]
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