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Storing Hay

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abi2047

Mama Doe
This may be a bit of a stupid question but, if I buy a bale of hay (which will work out cheaper), can I store it in bin bags or would it go 'off'?
 
I think bin bags may split when you're filling them. I no plastic isn;t the best thing to store them in :/ Not sure tbh. I store minj in plastic boxes that have loose lids so it keeps the rain out but gentle circulation of air.
 
abi2047 said:
This may be a bit of a stupid question but, if I buy a bale of hay (which will work out cheaper), can I store it in bin bags or would it go 'off'?
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I think something like a duvet cover is better as the hay can breathe. That's assuming it is in a shed or indoors?
 
LauryStevens said:
I think bin bags may split when you're filling them. I no plastic isn;t the best thing to store them in :/ Not sure tbh. I store minj in plastic boxes that have loose lids so it keeps the rain out but gentle circulation of air.
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Does the wind not blow the lids off?
 
Kermit said:
I think something like a duvet cover is better as the hay can breathe. That's assuming it is in a shed or indoors?
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No. The outhouse is full up, so it will need to be something waterproof. Think i'll look into storage boxes.
 
abi2047 said:
No. The outhouse is full up, so it will need to be something waterproof. Think i'll look into storage boxes.
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It's securely locked on, but they're "cheap" boxes so the lids don't fit properly ;) I always open the boxes and give a good stir ever other week though :)
 
I use a garden cushion storage box BUT I wouldn't trust it outside, ours lives in a garage. I'd worry if it was in the sun about condensation and in winter that rain would get in there. Also there are mice and rats to consider.
 
I break my bales down and store it in empty Megazorb sacks in the shed, bringing a bag into the house to use as and when. I've stored hay in bin bags too and never had a problem.
 
Debster said:
I break my bales down and store it in empty Megazorb sacks in the shed, bringing a bag into the house to use as and when. I've stored hay in bin bags too and never had a problem.
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I think megazorb sacks are better than bin bags as they have some sort of weave to them and allow the contents to breathe. :)
 
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