Please be more specific. What do you mean by this question, are you referring to how long a bale of hay will last when fed to livestock? How many livestock are you asking about? What type or class? What size is the bale, what type, what weight? What does it comprise of (i.e., grass only, legume only, or legume-grass)? All of these questions need to be answered before this question can actually be answered.
In 1955, the price of a bale of hay varied depending on location and quality, but it generally ranged from about $1 to $3 per bale. Factors such as supply, demand, and the type of hay also influenced prices. Overall, hay was significantly cheaper than it is in many places today.
About $13.00 per bale or $230 per ton as of February 1, 2014.
The cost of a bale of hay can vary depending on the type of hay, location, and quality. On average, a bale of hay can range from $5 to $15 per bale. Prices may fluctuate based on market conditions and seasonal factors.
75-100 bales depending on the type of hay, 1st or 2nd cutting , and the size of the bale.
It depends on what kind of hay (e.g. grass, alfalfa, blended), but generally 800 to 1,000 pounds per bale.
The average price of a bale of hay can vary widely based on factors such as location, type of hay, and market conditions. As of 2023, prices typically range from $3 to $10 per bale for standard grass hay, while specialty hays like alfalfa can cost significantly more, often between $10 and $20 per bale. It's important to check local markets for the most accurate pricing.
To my calculations when i studied history with my teacher he said that them bales of hay costed him about 25 cents per hay stack if only gas were like that
Typical square bale will weigh between 60 to 120 pounds depending on moisture content and density of material in the bale. Yields of hay very greatly from .05 to 6 ton per acre. Given an average weight of 80 lbs. per bale and average yield of 2.0 ton per acre, one could expect to yield 20-25 square bales per acre.
A horse eats roughly 2 % of it's bodyweight per day in hay/ roughage. So a 1,000 pound horse would eat around 20 pounds a day. A typical 2-string square bale is around 40 pounds, so that would be half a bale per day. A 3-string bale can be 100 to 140 pounds on average so that would be a one seventh to one fifth of one of those bales.Round bales typically are 600 pounds and up so that would be one thirtieth of a bale.
A light working 1200 pound horse would typically be fed about 10-15 pounds of hay per day, which translates to approximately 5-7 flakes of hay. The exact number of flakes can vary depending on the size and weight of each individual flake. Splitting the hay into multiple feedings throughout the day is recommended for better digestion.
4.5 ton of hay
The amount of Hay Bales that you yield from one acre is dependant on many variables. This includes the rate per acre it was seeded at, the ratio of grass to alfalfa used, and the size of the bale. It is also dependant on how many cuttings are available in one year. Usually land seeded for hay is planted at 20-30lbs per acre. 3 cuttings per year is often the norm, however, depending on the weather it is possible to obtain a fourth cutting (a fith cutting is rare). Hay usually takes the first year to establish itself. Therefor it is likely to only harvest 20-30 bales in the first cutting of the first year. The following cuttings decrease in production. In the 2-4 years, after the hay has been established, the first cutting is the largest and can produce anywhere from 75-100 bales of hay per acre. The second cutting usually yields 50-75 bales, and it continues to decrease from there. Most farmers anticipate a rough yield of about 200-250 bales per year, after the first year, and provided the weather is good. Hay is a five year crop that is harvested anywhere from 3-5 times during the summer months. Pricing is dependant on the quality of hay; pure alfalfa sells the highest, and typically the price decreases from there depending on the ratio of alfalfa in the bale, and the "leafiness of the bale"