Anyone made any hay yet?

[Hurdle bunter]

got another 15ac safely in the shed today

 

[essexpete]

They were baled dry but rain stopped play.

Been and had a look today and they are pretty wet. Tomorrow and Sunday don't look good.

It's not looking hopeful.

If you have the space take them under cover and stand them up on end stook fashion. Space probably the issue. I have saved some in the past like that. If the rain has really penetrated then the bales may be similar to your handle.

 

[lou]

Got stopped yesterday by a very short, very sharp shower just before 6pm. Half of the bales had been stacked on a trailer but what do I do with the other half, about 250 bales?

Your not alone, baler man messed me about for 24 hours, ended up with conventionals instead of big bales, got half of them carted and under cover before the rain. Still 200 to go.

Think they'll be single stacked and fingers crossed.

New baler man for next year.

 

[Hurdle bunter]

some more from yesterday

 

[bobk]

Have to wait for some dry weather now , otherwise it won't burn .

 

[Grassman]

They were baled dry but rain stopped play.

Been and had a look today and they are pretty wet. Tomorrow and Sunday don't look good.

It's not looking hopeful.

One possibility is to wrap them. Far from ideal but at least it will prevent a total loss.

 

[bobk]

One possibility is to wrap them. Far from ideal but at least it will prevent a total loss.

Chuck them , too much gear around this year .

I've got 15 acres to bin next week .

 

[ffukedfarmer]

One possibility is to wrap them. Far from ideal but at least it will prevent a total loss.

Not worth it / can't be bothered. As Bob says there is plenty around so not worth a salvage job.

I've supplied a few building sites recently with bales that are used for pollution or mud barriers. Seemed criminal them using good hay for that pupose. Thinking now of stacking them on pallets with a good sheet over the top (no room to store indoors) and should be good enough for that job once dried out.

 

[Hurdle bunter]

Erm, hypothetically speaking how long can you reckon on leaving grass on the ground in the wet before it’s no good for hay?
(Asking for a friend)

 

[fingermouse]

Erm, hypothetically speaking how long can you reckon on leaving grass on the ground in the wet before it’s no good for hay?
(Asking for a friend)

I’ve er a friend in a similar position depends a lot on how far along the getting it close to the baler it is
I think my er friends was /is probably a day off always reckon nearly made spoils faster
Forecast not looking like it’s going to get that day this part the world for a week be some rum old gear then
So being the er good friend iam probably going to bale it and put some wrap round it Monday if it stays dry enough and if tommorow s forecasted downpours dosnt float it down the river

 

[bobk]

I’ve er a friend in a similar position depends a lot on how far along the getting it close to the baler it is
I think my er friends was /is probably a day off always reckon nearly made spoils faster
Forecast not looking like it’s going to get that day this part the world for a week be some rum old gear then
So being the er good friend iam probably going to bale it and put some wrap round it Monday if it stays dry enough and if tommorow s forecasted downpours dosnt float it down the river

sh!t fodder is better than running out , it's always dear when you're buying it .

 

[fingermouse]

sh!t fodder is better than running out , it's always dear when you're buying it .

Friend ain’t got nowt to feed it to as it is except horses on livery yard
Think they might have to get used to some already made excellent quality haylage
So better to have something reasonable to sell than sh1t no one wants

 

[Hurdle bunter]

I’ve er a friend in a similar position depends a lot on how far along the getting it close to the baler it is
I think my er friends was /is probably a day off always reckon nearly made spoils faster
Forecast not looking like it’s going to get that day this part the world for a week be some rum old gear then
So being the er good friend iam probably going to bale it and put some wrap round it Monday if it stays dry enough and if tommorow s forecasted downpours dosnt float it down the river

I’m only downhill from you abit in shropshire (and so is my er, freind) forecast is looking proper cack and I go away a week on Monday, when it was cut the forecast wasn’t that bad just catchy, it isn’t ready yet but is only a light crop so would only have taken 3 days or so of good weather.
My freind might have to talk with the estate who he’s doing it for and pursuade them to bale and wrap

 

[bobk]

Friend ain’t got nowt to feed it to as it is except horses on livery yard
Think they might have to get used to some already made excellent quality haylage
So better to have something reasonable to sell than sh1t no one wants

In that case bin it , forecast is sh!t for 10 days ............. in which case it could be roasting on tuesday

 

[fingermouse]

In that case bin it , forecast is sh!t for 10 days ............. in which case it could be roasting on tuesday

Right I will tell my freind to blame you when he holds out and try’s to snatch it Tuesday

 

[Goweresque]

Not worth it / can't be bothered. As Bob says there is plenty around so not worth a salvage job.

I've supplied a few building sites recently with bales that are used for pollution or mud barriers. Seemed criminal them using good hay for that pupose. Thinking now of stacking them on pallets with a good sheet over the top (no room to store indoors) and should be good enough for that job once dried out.

I have specifically baled crap stuff up in small bales just to a) get it off the ground and b) have a supply of bales specifically to sell to people for non-animal uses. Its surprising how many people will pay £3/bale for something to sit on, or use as barriers, sound proofing etc etc. I'm thinking of doing the same with the last few arable margins I have on the ground at the mo that got wet this morning - I've plenty of decent hay so a few small bales of poor stuff will mean I don't have to turn away any non animal use customers.

 

[bobk]

I have specifically baled crap stuff up in small bales just to a) get it off the ground and b) have a supply of bales specifically to sell to people for non-animal uses. Its surprising how many people will pay £3/bale for something to sit on, or use as barriers, sound proofing etc etc. I'm thinking of doing the same with the last few arable margins I have on the ground at the mo that got wet this morning - I've plenty of decent hay so a few small bales of poor stuff will mean I don't have to turn away any non animal use customers.

Finding some dry weather may be the difficult bit

 

[Goweresque]

Finding some dry weather may be the difficult bit

Tomorrow is forecast dry and windy here, Monday dry and maybe even some sun, so I'm hopeful. Plus I have the additive applicator up my sleeve........a bit of acid in these situations can mean the difference between something saleable and a heap of compost.

 

[glasshouse]

I have specifically baled crap stuff up in small bales just to a) get it off the ground and b) have a supply of bales specifically to sell to people for non-animal uses. Its surprising how many people will pay £3/bale for something to sit on, or use as barriers, sound proofing etc etc. I'm thinking of doing the same with the last few arable margins I have on the ground at the mo that got wet this morning - I've plenty of decent hay so a few small bales of poor stuff will mean I don't have to turn away any non animal use customers.

Do you charge extra for jaggy seating?

 

[glasshouse]

I have specifically baled crap stuff up in small bales just to a) get it off the ground and b) have a supply of bales specifically to sell to people for non-animal uses. Its surprising how many people will pay £3/bale for something to sit on, or use as barriers, sound proofing etc etc. I'm thinking of doing the same with the last few arable margins I have on the ground at the mo that got wet this morning - I've plenty of decent hay so a few small bales of poor stuff will mean I don't have to turn away any non animal use customers.

Do you charge extra for jaggy seating?