Hay storage

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Pink Badger

Warren Scout

• Nov 27, 2007

• #1

I was wondering what everyone stores their bales of hay in ?

I've tried several things but still seem to have hay and straw all over the place. I need something with a lid, or the cats sleep on the hay.
I'm thinking of trying a dustbin next. Anyone use these?

 

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MacGyver Bunny

Warren Scout

• Nov 27, 2007

• #2

I store my hay in a large rubbermaid tub. It fits a little more than 3/4 of a bale. Keep in mind, my bales are large as I get them direct from a farmer. You can get a tub like that at pretty much anywhere that sells home goods. I have one that has latching handles.

 

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Becca

Wise Old Thumper

• Nov 27, 2007

• #3

I use dustbins

 

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Willow_Warren

Mama Doe

• Nov 27, 2007

• #4

I just keep mine in one of those large "rubble" sacks! I still get it everywhere!

I thought about buying one of these, but never got around to it (also it was out of stock at the time!)
http://www.robinsons-uk.com/product...arentGroupCode=0403&groupCode=04303#sku.43210
Last product on the page!

Hannah

 

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Steph

Warren Veteran

• Nov 27, 2007

• #5

I use a Keter plastic garden storage box from B & Q. Was about £40 but it fits a whole bale in. I also use dustbins in the sheds for more hay storage

 

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LionheadLuver

Warren Veteran

• Nov 27, 2007

• #6

I used to keep the hay and straw in hay bags:

https://www.thehayexperts.com/product_info.php?cPath=4_21&products_id=269

But now, i just keep them in the container they come in. It was too much hassle to keep filling up the hay bags. I had to do it nearly every day.

 

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Indiechic

Wise Old Thumper

• Nov 27, 2007

• #7

I keep mine in a dustbin in the shed and also have some in thr font room...
xxx

 

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Pink Badger

Warren Scout

• Nov 27, 2007

• #8

I have looked at the hay bale bags before but they seamed quite expensive.
I actually have one of the green garden storage boxes in the garden already but it's full of the kids balls and garden stuff. That said my children cause almost as much mess as the hay so maybe there's no hope for me.

 

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toadflaxbex

Warren Scout

• Nov 27, 2007

• #9

LionheadLuver said:

I used to keep the hay and straw in hay bags:

https://www.thehayexperts.com/product_info.php?cPath=4_21&products_id=269

But now, i just keep them in the container they come in. It was too much hassle to keep filling up the hay bags. I had to do it nearly every day.

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I keep my 'nice' hay in those bags like the timothy and the bog standard hay from bales stays in the bags they come in, in the shed, seems to stay nice and dry, does make a bit of a mess mind.

 

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Missy

Warren Scout

• Nov 28, 2007

• #10

Steph said:

I use a Keter plastic garden storage box from B & Q. Was about £40 but it fits a whole bale in. I also use dustbins in the sheds for more hay storage

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I use one of those too they are the perfect size for a bale.

 

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Maizy

Mama Doe

• Nov 28, 2007

• #11

I use dustbins with lock down lids but I only buy a small bale.

 

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bunnyhopper

Mama Doe

• Nov 28, 2007

• #12

I use a wheelie-bin which you can just get a bale in. Keeps it dry, and you can move it easily.

 

Luciuslop

Alpha Buck

• Nov 28, 2007

• #13

I buy mine 5 bales a time and store it in the garage.

 

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bunnyhopper

Mama Doe

• Nov 28, 2007

• #14

Now there's one-upmanship !!!!

 

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mullethead

Mama Doe

• Nov 28, 2007

• #15

Pink Badger said:

I was wondering what everyone stores their bales of hay in ?

I've tried several things but still seem to have hay and straw all over the place. I need something with a lid, or the cats sleep on the hay.
I'm thinking of trying a dustbin next. Anyone use these?

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I use my brown wheelie bin, fits a bale of hay perfect and always stays dry

 

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Pink Badger

Warren Scout

• Nov 28, 2007

• #16

I hadn't thought to use a wheelie bin.
I will definitely try this, especially as the council will let you have extra brown ones for free.