How much is a cheap bale of hay?

On average, a bale of hay costs around $15. For example, two wired Alfalfa Hay bales typically run high, costing $19.95 apiece, whereas bermudagrass is only $8.75. Timothy Hay is the most expensive, typically costing at least $20 a bale.

How much does a bale of hay cost near me?

The Price of Hay Bales By Weight

Hay Quality Bale Type Minimum Price Per Ton
Grade 1 Small Square $160
Large Square $85
Large Round $65
Grade 2 Large Square $85

Is it cheaper to buy hay or make it?

In most environments where forage production is based on natural rainfall, you can almost always buy hay cheaper than you can produce it.

Is Straw cheaper than hay?

Is straw or hay cheaper? Straw is way cheaper than hay. The average straw bale only costs under $3 while the hay bale starts at $7 and above.

How much do hay bales cost UK?

Meadow Hay – Small Bales

Quantity Price
1-9 bales £5 each
10-19 bales £4.75 each
20 or more bales £4.50 each
Pack of 21 bales (must be sold and loaded as a complete pack) £90

Is there a hay shortage 2022?

The transition into 2022 is well underway, with no shortage of questions related to supply and demand, domestic and export supply chains, input costs and growing conditions. We’re still waiting on some final numbers from 2021.

What’s the difference between straw and hay?

Hay is a crop that is grown and harvested as a feed crop for cattle, horses and other farm animals. Straw on the other hand is a byproduct of a grain crop; in our area it’s usually usually wheat straw that we see.

What is the machine called that cuts hay?

A tedder (also called hay tedder) is a machine used in haymaking. It is used after cutting and before windrowing, and uses moving forks to aerate or “wuffle” the hay and thus speed up the process of hay-making. The use of a tedder allows the hay to dry (“cure”) better, which results in improved aroma and color.

Can I make my own hay?

You don’t need a tractor and big farm equipment to make hay, it’s extremely easy to do on your own. All you need is access to grass and somewhere to dry and store it. If you have poultry I’m going to assume you have a backyard of sorts, but you can even dry hay inside your own house you are so inclined.

What is the difference between a hay bale and a straw bale?

Do any animals eat straw?

However, straw is a good alternative in rations for cows and sheep if properly supplemented with higher quality feedstuffs. Differences in feeding value do exist among the straws. Oats is the most palatable and nutritious; barley straw is second and wheat straw has the lowest nutritional value of the main grains.

How much is a round hay bale?

Price of hay bales by the ton.

Hay grade Bale type Min. price/ ton
Large square $160
Large round $120
Grade 1 Small square $160
Large square $120