How much does a baler cost?

Table of Contents:

1. How much does a baler cost?
2. Why are hay bales left in fields?
3. Is it worth wrapping dry hay?
4. Why do farmers wrap hay bales?
5. How long will wrapped hay last?
6. Can you feed wrapped hay to horses?
7. How much does it cost to wrap a round bale?
8. How many bales will a roll of wrap do?
9. How many bales can you get out of a roll of twine?
10. How many square bales equals a round bale?
11. How many bales is a lot for a round baler?
12. What is the best round baler on the market?
13. What is the fastest round baler?
14. How long will a round baler last?
15. Will rain ruin hay bales?
16. Do round bales need to be covered?
17. Why are round bales bad for horses?
18. How long will a round bale last 1 horse?
19. Are round bales OK for horses?
20. Is it OK to have 1 horse?
21. What is the best hay to feed horses?
22. How many round bales does a horse eat per month?
23. How many acres do you need for 2 horses?
24. How long does it take 2 horses to eat a round bale?
25. How many bales does a horse eat a week?

How much does a baler cost?

A mainstream high-production baler can cost between $100,000 and $750,000 or more depending on options. Ferrous balers can cost between $180,000 to $1 million.

Why are hay bales left in fields?

If they are scattered around the field the farmer is just waiting for a convenient time to pick them up and move them. If lined up along the edge of the field they are being stored there. Big round bales can handle being left outside, and even if the outside looks weathered the inside will be good for a year or longer.

Is it worth wrapping dry hay?

Wrapping dry hay allows farmers to protect feed from the weather without building more structures. ... Some farmers believe that more layers, up to six, are well worth the extra cost. A thicker barrier is more dependable than a thin one, but more costly.

Why do farmers wrap hay bales?

Bales at lower moisture may have little to no fermentation, but wrapping protects them from spoiling. On the other hand, moisture levels too high can cause clostridial fermentation with resulting high levels of butyric acid and ammonia. This is the baleage that has a wet, slimy appearance and an awful smell.

How long will wrapped hay last?

about 12 months

Can you feed wrapped hay to horses?

Although baleage, haylage and silage can be fed to horses, it should be done with caution. Baleage, haylage and silage can be very nutrient dense and contains microbes and potential probiotics that can affect the gastrointestinal microbe population.

How much does it cost to wrap a round bale?

We charge $5/bale plus plastic cost. 6-8 layers of 1.

How many bales will a roll of wrap do?

Some suppliers suggested how many bales a roll of silage wrap should typically cover. The estimates ranged from 28 to 32 bales per roll, based on four layers per bale (rather than six). Some stated that a roll of wrap would do 21 to 23 bales if extra coverage is needed for each bale, as is recommended in some quarters.

How many bales can you get out of a roll of twine?

turns out you get about 340 bales per 9,000 foot roll with standard size bales.

How many square bales equals a round bale?

twenty square bales

How many bales is a lot for a round baler?

Most round balers can easily get 6 or 7000 bales before breaking even one belt, and most round balers can put through at least 30,000 bales before needing complete belt replacement.

What is the best round baler on the market?

What is the best round baler for your farm?

• John Deere 459 Round Baler.
• John Deere 469 Round Baler.
• John Deere 559 Round Baler.
• John Deere 569 Round Baler.
• John Deere 569 Silage Special Baler.
• John Deere 854 Silage Baler.
• John Deere 569 Premium Round Baler.
• John Deere 469 Premium Round Baler.

What is the fastest round baler?

Last year John Deere announced that one of its new 900-series round balers – the 960 – had romped through a field of straw at a rate of 127 bales/hour, setting, in the process, a new world record.

How long will a round baler last?

10 to 12yrs

Will rain ruin hay bales?

High moisture bales tend not to store very well as they undergo heating, and dry matter losses occur. These bales will lose their shape, making them more vulnerable to damage from subsequent rain because they will not effectively shed water. ... Storing high-moisture hay in a barn still comes with some risk.

Do round bales need to be covered?

Don't stack bales on top of each other unless the entire stack is to be covered with a tarp. If possible, cover bales to protect the top and sides. In this case, it's better to stack bales. A single bale can require as much as 63 square feet to cover its top.

Why are round bales bad for horses?

We see an increase in these ileal impactions during the cooler months when round bales are put out for horses. Another concern with feeding round bales is a disease called Botulism. Horses can contract this disease from dead animal carcasses in round bales.

How long will a round bale last 1 horse?

about 8-10 days

Are round bales OK for horses?

There is often a stigma attached to feeding round bales to horses, but managed well they can be a safe and economical option. When baled and stored properly, round bales are no more prone to growing bacteria or mold than square bales.

Is it OK to have 1 horse?

You can have just one. The one-horse possibility isn't something most of us willingly embrace. But it may, in fact, be the only option for equestrians today faced with less money, less space and less time to spend on their horses.

What is the best hay to feed horses?

Timothy hay

How many round bales does a horse eat per month?

A horse can eat anywhere from 15-25 pounds of hay a day, which generally equates to a half of a 45/50-pound square bale of hay per day (~15-30 bales per month). Always remember to take into consideration the quality of your hay. If the nutrient quality is poor, then the horse will require more hay (by weight).

How many acres do you need for 2 horses?

If you are attempting to figure the carrying capacity of land for a horse, then a good rule of thumb is 1-1/2 to 2 acres of open intensely managed land per horse. Two acres, if managed properly, should provide adequate forage in the form of pasture and/or hay ground. But this is highly variable depending on location.

How long does it take 2 horses to eat a round bale?

about 2 weeks

How many bales does a horse eat a week?

Our bales are 2-strand square bales of 55-60 lbs/each, so he'd go through 1/3 of a bale daily = 2-1/3 bales weekly = 10 bales monthly.