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Scythes were used for cutting hay, as they were up to the Victorian era (19th century).
Scythes have a very large, long, curving blade attached to a long wooden shaft with two handles set into it. Rhythmic, sweeping strokes could cut a huge swathe of hay fairly quickly; it was then raked into lines or stacks and allowed to dry in the sun before being loaded onto carts and taken to the barns for storage.
The blade of a scythe must be kept very sharp and this was done with a "strickel" or "strike", a flat, straight piece of wood dipped into a container of animal fat and sand. The sand would stick to the wood because of the fat, and the wood was then rubbed along the edge of the blade, sharpening it.
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What where bags made from in the medieval times?
bags in the medieval times were made of hay and left over straw (if you were a peasant)but if you where nobal you would have your bag made of cloth or silk.
Will second cut hay hurt the horse?
No second cut hay often has more nutrients in it than first cut hay. But if the horse is overweight or not working much then first cut hay would be better if the horse will eat it.
In colonial times what was a hay crook?
This tool was used during harvesting to separate a portion of the hay so it could be easily cut with a reaping hook or scythe.
What is the name for cut dry grass?
Hay
What is coastal hay?
Coastal hay is cut and dried Burmudagrass.
What is hay cut in?
Fields.
How do you make a hay flake?
How do you make a hay flake??? A hay flake is a section of hay that freely breaks apart from the bale after you cut the twine. Soooo, I uess my answer would be- bale the hay and then cut the twine and remove the flake! Ta Da..... a hay flake is made! ;)
Plant cut for hay?
Grass.
What do you cut hay with?
A haybine, disc mower or swather/windrower. For smaller areas you can also use a scythe to cut grass for hay.
Why is it called a hay mow?
When you cut grass in the meadow, this is called mowing the grass and if the grass is to be used for hay it is called mowing the hay or a 'hay mow'.
Is hay a plant?
Yes Hay is the dried foliage of various grasses after they have been cut and dried.
Do cows eat a plant as hay?
Not exactly. The plant has to be cut and harvested (along with many other plants of its kind) as hay before it is eaten by cattle as hay. If the plant itself is eaten by a cow and not cut and gathered, it is merely considered fodder or pasture forage, not hay.
