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This question could mean one of two things: "harvesting" as in cutting, or "harvesting" as in baling.
In terms of cutting, grass hay should be cut when the grass has just started flowering or a little sooner. Legume hay is best cut when the field is at the 20% bloom stage; when cutting a grass-legume hay field, often a bit of both of above is the best time to cut. When cutting at this stage, this ensures that the forage has the right level of fibre content, but also the right level of protein and energy content (or general nutrient content). If hay is cut any later or even earlier, nutrient content is lower, resulting in poorer performance from your animals if fed lower quality hay.
When baling hay, this "harvesting" of hay ensures that it is dried to the right moisture level. If hay is baled up when it is too wet, it will do one of two things: heat up due to anaerobic activity and combust, or heat up from the middle out and turn moldy from the inside out. Neither scenarios are desirable. Hay should be baled at no more than 20% moisture (as is), when the swaths are dry not just on the outside, but also tested for moisture on the inside. If there is a little moisture on the inside, even this little extra moisture will cause a bit of problems. So the hay has to be raked or turned over with a V-rake before it is baled, then baled at the hottest part of the day (or an hour or so after it has been raked that same day). If hay is baled in the morning or in the evening, the dew on the swaths will also ruin the quality of the hay, causing moldy hay or worse.
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What is the first step on making hay?
The very first step of making hay, is the process of harvesting it from the farm.
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 proper amount of hay to feed a goat each day?
All it wants. Hay should be available 24/7. If you have a pasture, that's OK, too, but if not, all the time.
What year did they start to bail hay?
The practice of baling hay began in the mid-1800s, with the introduction of horse-drawn balers. The first successful mechanical hay baler was patented by Charles M. Hall in 1852. This innovation revolutionized hay harvesting, allowing farmers to efficiently package and transport hay for livestock feed.
What has the author Robert E Marx written?
Robert E. Marx has written: 'Atlas of oral and extraoral bone harvesting' -- subject(s): Atlases, Surgery, Bone-grafting, Methods, Jaws, Tissue and Organ Harvesting, Bone Transplantation, Mouth, Dental implants, Oral Surgical Procedures, Autologous Transplantation, Bone and Bones 'Hay harvesting methods and costs' -- subject(s): Hay, Harvesting, Machinery 'Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology' -- subject(s): Pathology, Mouth, Mouth Diseases, Jaw, Jaw Diseases, Face
What was wooden sickle used for?
A sickle is a hand-held AgriculturalToolwith a curved Bladetypically used for harvesting Cerealcrop or cutting grass for Hay
What does hay cost?
This all depends on the type of hay, the quality of that hay, and where you are located. It also depends on the supply and demand of hay for the time you are needing to buy or sell.
Why are there bugs in horse hay?
Horse hay is really just grass that has been mowed and bundled. It often has the same bugs living in it that were in it while it was growing. Many bugs will also burrow their way into bales of hay and set up housekeeping there.
Why does my female bunny keep hay in her mouth all the time?
Why does my female bunny keep hay in her mouth all the time?
What is the proper wording in spanish for someone is here to see you?
Hay alguien aquí para verte.
Can ants come out of guinea pig hay?
They can, but they shouldn't. If your guinea pig hay has ants coming out of it, it's long past time to change the hay.
What has the author Edward J Hay written?
Edward J. Hay has written: 'The just-in-time breakthrough'
