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Damp hay
- Thread starter Grace65
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Just check it well before you use it,Ive just had to throw half a bale away as it was damp i left it to dry but when i went to use it, it had white mould on it
Oh no really? i think im going to have to sling it then :roll: xx
abbymarysmokey
Wise Old Thumper
Best thing is to cut it open and check each slice for mould. If it's not mouldy you can fluff it up so it dries and store it in megazorb bags or even an old duvet cover
Thats what i was thinking for the sake of £4 id sooner throw it, what a shame it smells gorgeous aswell. xxx
I have got the whole bale in a duvet cover in the conservatory at the mo, i have opened up the bale but he feels damp in the middle too, im sort of fluffing it up and have left it loose but i need to use it now and dont want to make my buns ill. xxx
abbymarysmokey
Wise Old Thumper
Do you have a garage or shed where you can leave it to dry out?
Its in the conservatory? the garage is too dusty and damp. xx
I dont know i was going to use it so i opened the bale up cut off the string and it seems damp inside too :shock: im just worried about it developing spores, whats the worse that can happen if they inhale or eat it? xxx
abbymarysmokey
Wise Old Thumper
If you don't mind it hanging around for a while until it's dry, then the conservatory would be ideal
I store my bales in the conservatory anyway but i still darent use it now, can it really make my buns poorly?
i bought some oxbow and excel hay today so will use those for tonight. xxx
