Here are large round bales of hay being stored outside. The forage pictured is a typical mixture of timothy, bluegrass, and some quackgrass. This is not an ideal method of storage since there will be considerable spoilage from the rain. Although this is a common storage practice, these type of bales are too often left outside, uncovered, year round, which makes it impossible to maintain high quality forage. These bales should be moved - note green regrowth of this hayfield.

Forage large bales outside

Credit: Tim Griffin

Digital Credit: Tim Griffin

Publisher: University of Maine

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Description: Here are large round bales of hay being stored outside. The forage pictured is a typical mixture of timothy, bluegrass, and some quackgrass. This is not an ideal method of storage since there will be considerable spoilage from the rain. Although this is a common storage practice, these type of bales are too often left outside, uncovered, year round, which makes it impossible to maintain high quality forage. These bales should be moved - note green regrowth of this hayfield.

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Forage large bales outside

Credit: Tim Griffin

Digital Credit: Tim Griffin

Publisher: University of Maine