Hay Storage

Christine662

Warren Scout

• Aug 15, 2016

• #1

Hi

What is the best way to store the hay for the bunnies. It arrives in plastic, but wont that make it damp with condensation?

Thanks

Christine x

 

Mackers

Wise Old Thumper

• Aug 15, 2016

• #2

I buy bagged hay for the guinea pigs (baled hay decanted into large plastic bags). I just make sure I keep the top of the bag open to let it breathe and I also keep it in a dark cupboard. If it gets in direct sunlight, it'll sweat and get damp/mouldy.

You could always take it out of the plastic bag and store in an old pillow case. Cotton pillow cases are completely breathable and ideal for storing hay.

 

TheThreeB's

Mama Doe

• Aug 15, 2016

• #3

Our hay arrives in large plastic bags too and like Mackers I keep ours in a dark cupboard (under the stairs). I haven't noticed any issues. I do like the pillow case idea though x

 

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Horace the Bold

Alpha Buck

• Aug 15, 2016

• #4

We (gradually) transfer the hay from the large bags to decent sized plastic boxes which are easier (for me) to handle as they aren't as heavy

 

Zoobec

Moderator

Staff member

• Aug 15, 2016

• #5

I buy baled hay from a horse feed place, I keep mine in a plastic storage shed.

 

Christine662

Warren Scout

• Aug 16, 2016

• #6

Thanks for replies.

Mine is in plastic in garage which is dark. Ill be sure to leave the top open though.

Christine x

 

Kermit

Wise Old Thumper

• Aug 16, 2016

• #7

I put mine in small amounts into pillow cases. But I have also heard of people using duvet covers for large bales.

 

daphnephoebe

Wise Old Thumper

• Aug 16, 2016

• #8

Ours stays in the plastic bag with the top open and left in a cupboard where it stays dark.
Haven't had any issues so far.

 

*lily*

Wise Old Thumper

• Aug 16, 2016

• #9

I buy bags of B&M hay and also meadow hay from the horse suppliers, both come in plastic bags.

Years ago I bought a wheelie bin from Homebase and I take the hay out of the plastic and store it in the bin.

 

Christine662

Warren Scout

• Aug 16, 2016

• #10

Thanks all, lots of good ideas as always

 

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willow and squiggles

Mama Doe

• Aug 16, 2016

• #11

i bought 2 plastic black dustbins from b+m and they hold a big amount, i keep 1 in the bun room and 1 in the bun shed out of the sun. x