How big is a 2 string hay bale?
How big is a 2 string hay bale?
Small Hay Bales More common, though, are two-string bales which usually measure around 14” high x 18” wide x 35” long and weigh 50-60 lbs. Achieving desired dimensions can be achieved by adjusting the settings on one’s square baler equipment.
How many bales of hay can you get from 2 acres?
With an average bale weight of around 40 pounds (with our Abbriata small square baler or any of our mini round balers), that’s 100 bales to the acre for a first cutting.
Which is cheaper hay or straw?
Straw is far less expensive than hay in our area, selling for under $4/square bale. Since hay is more nutritious but more expensive, we buy hay solely for the horses to eat. Since straw is cheaper, dried and therefore less likely to mold or attract moisture, we buy straw for the backyard chicken coop and nesting boxes.
Which is better mulch hay or straw?
I’ve seen such tenacious perennial weeds like thistle come into a garden as a result of their seeds hiding inside a bale of hay. Straw on the other hand, is much better for use as a garden mulch. Since wheat and other grain crops are so competitive in a field, they suppress the growth of many weeds.
How much does a square bale of hay weigh?
We produce large hay bales, both square and round bales. Our large bales are 3’x4′ weighing in at an average of 1,400 lbs – 1,600 lbs and our small square bales weighing at about 100 lbs – 150 lbs.
How long does it take to ship a bale of hay?
All these bales are compacted and compressed as well. grass hay . We offer delivery via road with our trucks, via rail and ocean freight for orders overseas. Delivery takes just 3 – 5 Days within all locations in the USA and 15 – 20 Days within AUSTRALIA, CANADA, EU, ASIA, UAE and worldwide.
What kind of hay do we produce?
We produce the best qualities of Alfalfa hay, Timothy hay, Bermudagrass hay, Clover hays, Oat hay, Orchard Grass, Prairie hay, Peanut hay, Mountain grass, Sudan grass, Grass for mules and more. We specialize in on-farm sale of hay to small and large livestock, dairy and equine producers and hobbyists.
What animals eat hay bales?
However, it is also fed to smaller domesticated animals such as rabbits and guinea pigs. All these bales are compacted and compressed as well. grass hay .
