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facing north-south so they will receive more sunlight and dry faster after rains.
—Gravel, old tires, poles or other means of preventing the bale from touching the ground will reduce spoilage losses.
Well-formed, high density bales will shed water better than poorly formed bales. Round bales instead of cone-shaped or barrel-shaped bales are recommended.
Leguminous hays don’t usually form as weather-resistant a bale as do grass type hays. Grass hay bales and stacks tend to shed rainwater better due to a tighter thatch.
Covering bales and stacks with plastic or tarps will also decrease losses.
Research shows that consumption by animals increases 15 percent when alfalfa-orchardgrass hay is
82.5%