Moisture Content Square Bale Hay at Faye Richey blog

Moisture Content Square Bale Hay. When not using a hay preservative system, moisture should be no greater than 12 to 15% for large square bales; I've had rd bales that tested 15%. many people with big balers do hay too wet and it heats. It can be a bit higher. yes it's normal for baled hay moisture % to rise in the 1st few days after baling. it is vital to bale hay at proper moisture levels and store it in a way that reduces mold development preserves leaves, color and even the feed value. You should be safe with sub15% though. “for large round bales or big square bales, the percent must be much lower.” much of the original research suggests hay moisture content should be kept less than 20% for small rectangular bales, less than 18% for round bales,. Of the different kinds of hay bales, small square bales tend to have the highest tolerance for moisture. The problem with moist hay is that it becomes a breeding ground for fungus to grow. small square hay bales.

You should be safe with sub15% though. much of the original research suggests hay moisture content should be kept less than 20% for small rectangular bales, less than 18% for round bales,. The problem with moist hay is that it becomes a breeding ground for fungus to grow. small square hay bales. I've had rd bales that tested 15%. Of the different kinds of hay bales, small square bales tend to have the highest tolerance for moisture. It can be a bit higher. When not using a hay preservative system, moisture should be no greater than 12 to 15% for large square bales; yes it's normal for baled hay moisture % to rise in the 1st few days after baling. many people with big balers do hay too wet and it heats.

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Moisture Content Square Bale Hay Of the different kinds of hay bales, small square bales tend to have the highest tolerance for moisture. It can be a bit higher. yes it's normal for baled hay moisture % to rise in the 1st few days after baling. it is vital to bale hay at proper moisture levels and store it in a way that reduces mold development preserves leaves, color and even the feed value. many people with big balers do hay too wet and it heats. You should be safe with sub15% though. Of the different kinds of hay bales, small square bales tend to have the highest tolerance for moisture. The problem with moist hay is that it becomes a breeding ground for fungus to grow. “for large round bales or big square bales, the percent must be much lower.” much of the original research suggests hay moisture content should be kept less than 20% for small rectangular bales, less than 18% for round bales,. small square hay bales. When not using a hay preservative system, moisture should be no greater than 12 to 15% for large square bales; I've had rd bales that tested 15%.