The price of hay can vary pretty wildly. Different suppliers can have different prices, and conditions can change the price you will pay per bale. So, when you find a good price for hay, it makes sense to stock up on hay for your livestock.
To complicate things further, bales are not a uniform size. So, when you are trying to compare hay prices by the bale, you may not have a good idea of which supplier is really offering you the best value for your money. Some people avoid this problem by negotiating a price per ton, instead of a price per bale.
However, if you want to negotiate a price per ton, you have to be prepared to load, transport and store a very large amount of hay. The good news is that hay keeps amazing well. As long as hay is kept dry, it will not go bad; although, after a year or two the hay does begin to lose some of its nutrients, but it is still perfectly safe to feed to animals as long as it is not allowed to get wet.
Ideally, hay is stored in a way that keeps it perfectly dry while still allowing some air flow to the hay. You can purchase hay covers to help protect your hay and protect your investment when you purchase large amounts of hay.
Please contact us for more information about our quality hay covers. Our hay covers are available in different sizes and shapes to suit your needs.