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<blockquote data-quote="SRBeef" data-source="post: 897429" data-attributes="member: 7509"><p>I wrap the OD on about half of my 5x6 bales. In my area we have to feed hay from about Nov 1 to May 1. The reason for doing just half of my purchased bales is the time it takes to wrap them. I figure I feed the netwrapped only bales first and then feed the wrapped bales in the snow and ice season. </p><p></p><p>Key point is to make sure they are dry when you wrap them. I wrap them as I remove from the bale trailer as shown here</p><p></p><p><img src="http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h414/SRBeef1/IMG_3871_WrappingBales_100911.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /> </p><p></p><p>And line them up with breathing space between each bale as shown here</p><p></p><p><img src="http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h414/SRBeef1/IMG_3936_wrappedbales10-23-11.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>Last week I just started to feed the wrapped bales. The net wrap and plastic come off easily and there is almost no waste. I carry the bale down to the feeder on the bale spear wrapped, when lined up with the feeder I make a cut with a utility knife along the length on one side and both come off cleanly. They compress into a wad of plastic about the size of a coffee can and go in the recycling. This compared to netwrap half frozen into a bale which does NOT come off easily nor completely nor cleanly this time of year in Wisconsin.</p><p></p><p>I would not slit them - the open ends let them breathe. I set my end of season bales up on scrap wood pallets as far as they go. These will be used at calving time.</p><p></p><p>Some folks say I should use black plastic in this application. I have been meaning to try some but the only thing available locally to me is white. Next year I will try to remember to order black ahead of time. I use wrapping to cut down on mold losses.</p><p></p><p>I hope this helps.</p><p></p><p>Jim</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="SRBeef, post: 897429, member: 7509"] I wrap the OD on about half of my 5x6 bales. In my area we have to feed hay from about Nov 1 to May 1. The reason for doing just half of my purchased bales is the time it takes to wrap them. I figure I feed the netwrapped only bales first and then feed the wrapped bales in the snow and ice season. Key point is to make sure they are dry when you wrap them. I wrap them as I remove from the bale trailer as shown here [img]http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h414/SRBeef1/IMG_3871_WrappingBales_100911.jpg[/img] And line them up with breathing space between each bale as shown here [img]http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h414/SRBeef1/IMG_3936_wrappedbales10-23-11.jpg[/img] Last week I just started to feed the wrapped bales. The net wrap and plastic come off easily and there is almost no waste. I carry the bale down to the feeder on the bale spear wrapped, when lined up with the feeder I make a cut with a utility knife along the length on one side and both come off cleanly. They compress into a wad of plastic about the size of a coffee can and go in the recycling. This compared to netwrap half frozen into a bale which does NOT come off easily nor completely nor cleanly this time of year in Wisconsin. I would not slit them - the open ends let them breathe. I set my end of season bales up on scrap wood pallets as far as they go. These will be used at calving time. Some folks say I should use black plastic in this application. I have been meaning to try some but the only thing available locally to me is white. Next year I will try to remember to order black ahead of time. I use wrapping to cut down on mold losses. I hope this helps. Jim [/QUOTE]
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