2018年6月1日 · Cutting the forage at the optimal maturity will help maximize available nutrient content and minimize the fiber content that makes forages indigestible. Next, consider what time of day is ideal to mow hay. Now as for nutrient value, the plants sugar content is highest at dusk but because of moisture we usually don’t want to cut hay at night.

2015年6月22日 · Don't let unexpected rain ruin your hay harvest! Learn how to protect your cut hay from quality loss caused by rainfall. Discover the impact of rain on hay and the strategies to prevent sugar leaching and maintain high-quality forage.

Hay is grass, legumes, or other herbaceous plants that have been cut and dried to be stored for use as animal fodder, either for large grazing animals raised as livestock, such as cattle, horses, goats, and sheep, or for smaller domesticated animals such as rabbits [1] and guinea pigs.

Cutting hay, tedding hay, raking hay and baling hay! 50 hours of work in just under 10 minutes in this in-depth time-lapse! ...more. Start to finish of making hay small square bales on a first...

2024年9月26日 · Hay that has been cut and then rained on can lose quality in four ways. These include: 1) leaching of soluble carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals, 2) increased and prolonged plant respiration, 3) leaf shattering, and 4) microbial breakdown of plant tissue.

Aim to cut hay when you expect several days of dry, sunny weather. Rain shortly after cutting can delay drying and lead to mold and spoilage. Time of Day: Consider cutting hay in the late morning or early afternoon when dew has dried off, but before the heat of the day can cause wilting.

2023年5月21日 · The best time to cut hay depends on several factors, including the type of forage, its maturity, weather conditions, and location. By taking these factors into account, farmers and ranchers can maximize the yield and nutritional quality of their hay, which is essential for their livestock’s health and productivity.

2020年5月1日 · When preparing to bale hay, the transition from freshly cut, high-moisture grasses and legumes to dry forage is known as curing. This process takes on average 3 days—in good weather. While some of the factors involved in the curing process like weather can be out of your control, there are many steps you can take to ensure properly cured ...

2012年7月5日 · A heavy rain might require one or more uses of a tedder to fluff the hay. If hay is in windrows when it gets rained on, I usually just run the tedder over it and spread it back out to dry. Some folks will take their hay rakes and try to "flip" …