How much does a round bale of hay cost?

Answer 1

Round bales you are asking about are probably the large 5'wide x6' bales that require a forklift or other special means to handle. They typically weigh 1200 pounds if baled from fescue, brogham or other very "stemmy" grass. If the bale is a legume hay like alfalfa or a broad leaf like clover it will be closer to 1600-2,200 lbs.

These round bales are often referred to as one-ton (2000 lbs).

The baling pressure can be adjusted, and the baling speed can affect the result. Higher compression results in more material in the same space. Faster forward speed results in faster bale formation, less loss of fines or leaves resulting in a slightly lighter bale but more nutritionally viable hay.

Because the round shape is somewhat more weather resistant than rectangular, there are some small round balers on the market. These small rounds are usually 20 inches around and 30-40 inches long and weigh around 75-130 pounds very similar to their small square cousins.

Large square bales 6x6x8 are usually the heaviest of all at 2,200 to 3,000 pounds.

The advantage of square bales is obviously their stackability. The advantage of round bales is that they have a natural water-shedding ability. The advantage of small bales is the ability to be handled by a single person. A mechanized farm benefits from the reduced "manpower" of being able to move large quantities of hay in the larger format.

Answer 2

The cost of hay depends largely on the value of the dollar. The cost of hay - bread - milk - gasoline - diesel - propane - (you name it) keeps rising because the dollar is becoming more and more worthless.

In the last fifty years it has lost 95 percent of it's value. I recall when gasoline was twenty five cents a gallon. Diesel was fifteen cents. No, the prices haven't risen - actually.

Back then, I could take a silver dollar and buy 4 gallons of gas... Now that silver dollar will get you over nine (9) gallons. A paper dollar will get you less than a third of a gallon.

Who's fault is this?? The federal reserve.

VOTE RON PAUL.

Answer 3

Depends on where you are, I am sure...but here in SC they are $125 to $150 each

Answer 4

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