I know this has been answered before, but I cannot remember the answer! I've got my hay for next year, but was wondering when I can use it. It was cut last month and was still a bit green when I got it. Next door neighbours are quite old school and are adamant that I can't use it until after Christmas, but I seem to remember someone saying it could be used before this. If not then I'm going to have to have a search for some of last years to tide me over!
Quick hay question...
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Esso
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I personally wouldn't use it until at least after Christmas !!!
You can use it now no problem.
The only thing you need to make sure of is that the inside of the bale isnt warm. Open a bale the day before you want to use it and ease the flaps apart to make sure its cold for the following day.
It will have a higher feed value now than if you left it till Christmas but it is perfectly ok to use this years hay.
The only thing you need to make sure of is that the inside of the bale isnt warm. Open a bale the day before you want to use it and ease the flaps apart to make sure its cold for the following day.
It will have a higher feed value now than if you left it till Christmas but it is perfectly ok to use this years hay.
fgroom
Active Member
This is apparantly a myth!!
As long as it is not warm and is dry it's fine. Mine have been eating this years hay and they're still standing - they actually prefer it to haylage!!
As long as it is not warm and is dry it's fine. Mine have been eating this years hay and they're still standing - they actually prefer it to haylage!!