How long do hay bales last?
How long do hay bales last?
You can store hay indefinitely if the stack is managed correctly; although, in humid climates, using hay within three years of harvest is ideal. Hay growers need to bale it at correct moisture levels because if it’s baled too damp the hay will generate heat, which leads to molding.
How much space does 100 bales of hay take up?
An 1,100-pound horse eating 1.5 percent to 2.0 percent of its body weight per day in hay would eat 16.5 to 22.0 pounds per day, or in one year about 3 to 4 tons (100-120 bales of hay). Four tons of hay require 1,000 cubic feet of space or a storage area roughly 9 feet high and 11 feet x 11 feet (9′ x 11′ x 11′).
Is the NH Baler capible of making uniform bales?
Folks do complain about this ‘banana bale’ from NH balers, but it is an adjustment issue – if the dogs are ok, it’s the feed forks not set right. The baler is capible of making uniform bales if it is set up right. I’ve been behind a NH baler for 35 years, it’s been on the place for at least another 10 before I could handle a bale.
What does twine look like on a hay baler?
When there is twine in the knotter and hay in the chamber, the billhook is pulled into this position. 4. The twine disc pinion will appear to be flat against the large cam gear.
What kind of hay baler do I Need?
We have a New Holland Hayliner 65, square baler. Bought it late last summer & used it once. Not too impressed, very crooked bales. Tightly packed on one side, loose on the other. String comes off the loose side when you pick them up. Thought we remedied the problem, & just made our first cut this year. We’re going to lose the whole cut!!
What causes a needle to go out in a hay baler?
No Knot in Needle Twine POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY 1. Improper tucker finger action. Tucker 1. Adjust tucker finger. finger did not pick up needle twine. (Check baler manual) 2. Needle did not place twine 2. Adjust needle. into twine disc. (Check baler manual) 3. Hay dogs did not function properly. 3.
Folks do complain about this ‘banana bale’ from NH balers, but it is an adjustment issue – if the dogs are ok, it’s the feed forks not set right. The baler is capible of making uniform bales if it is set up right. I’ve been behind a NH baler for 35 years, it’s been on the place for at least another 10 before I could handle a bale.
We have a New Holland Hayliner 65, square baler. Bought it late last summer & used it once. Not too impressed, very crooked bales. Tightly packed on one side, loose on the other. String comes off the loose side when you pick them up. Thought we remedied the problem, & just made our first cut this year. We’re going to lose the whole cut!!
Why is the twine longer on the left side of the baler?
When standing behind the baler, the twine appears to be longer on the left side. First, we need to check the timing of the feeder forks.
Why do I have wedges in my hay baler?
You shouldn’t have hay wedges; if some dim bulb put in one on one side only (back in the chamber behind the knotters) well that would be a problem, but not typical to have wedges in this style baler. Dogs or feed fork, problem there. Try finding a manual,that should help correct the problem. Spray the knoters and the twine with siicone spray..
