Corn or hay ensiled in bags offers substantially less capital investment than required by tower or bunker silos. However, the bags may be used only once, and disposal of the plastic is problematic. Bags, available in diameters from 8 to 14 feet, should be selected depending upon herd size so that at least 12 inches is fed from the face daily. Lower feeding rates increase spoilage. The bags should be filled with forage with 60 to 70% moisture. Moisture less than 60% or over 70% increases spoilage. The bags should be filled so as to eliminate air pockets where spoilage occurs. Inspect the bags weekly for holes caused by birds or rodents, and patch the holes promptly to minimize spoilage

Bags for corn or hay silage

Credit: Hoard's Dairyman

Digital Credit: Michel Wattiaux

Publisher: Unknown

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Description: Corn or hay ensiled in bags offers substantially less capital investment than required by tower or bunker silos. However, the bags may be used only once, and disposal of the plastic is problematic. Bags, available in diameters from 8 to 14 feet, should be selected depending upon herd size so that at least 12 inches is fed from the face daily. Lower feeding rates increase spoilage. The bags should be filled with forage with 60 to 70% moisture. Moisture less than 60% or over 70% increases spoilage. The bags should be filled so as to eliminate air pockets where spoilage occurs. Inspect the bags weekly for holes caused by birds or rodents, and patch the holes promptly to minimize spoilage

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Bags for corn or hay silage

Credit: Hoard's Dairyman

Digital Credit: Michel Wattiaux

Publisher: Unknown