A few words on baleage.

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  • Опубліковано 24 гру 2024

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  • @Boodlemania
    @Boodlemania 6 років тому +2

    I started using baleage with my replacement heifers 3-4 years ago. As you said, it's great feed and there's zero waste.

    • @roachfamilyagriculture2417
      @roachfamilyagriculture2417  6 років тому

      Glad you like it! We love it! Wish I could do more than I do. We have become so limited because the custom harvest side of our operation is growing so much we cannot find time to bale and wrap as much high moisture bales for our cows as I would like.

  • @billybobs841
    @billybobs841 3 роки тому

    Does it pay you wrap it?? Compared to just dry hay im thinking of geting a wraper i just wana know sum b4 i put out alota money

    • @timroberge1498
      @timroberge1498 3 роки тому

      We've made silage bales for our dairy cows for 20+ years, it's the only way to go. No wasted feed, no mold if you do it right, cows love it, I usually mow, rake, bale and wrap all in the same day so you save a lot of time and can cover ground faster. To wrap individual bales it costs about $2-50-3.75 per bale in plastic to wrap. They are heavier though, my 4X4' silage bales are 1300-1600lbs, where dry bales are about 800lbs.

    • @billybobs841
      @billybobs841 3 роки тому

      @@timroberge1498 thank u for info I think I goin buy a wraper

    • @roachfamilyagriculture2417
      @roachfamilyagriculture2417  3 роки тому

      First of all sorry for not responding in a timely manner. For some reason I did not see it. Unfortunately the cost to wrap hay is getting much higher as the plastic prices have sky rocketed.
      On the positive side:
      1)Waste is very minimal. (basically if its wasted you did it, hole in plastic, handling mishaps, not a good feeding system and so on)
      2)Weather events during harvest time are more manageable as drying time is much shorter.
      3)Crop regrowth is faster/better because you are on the crop and done in 1 to 3 days. Tests show, once regrowth is initiated driving over the crop limits yield.
      4)Used wrappers can be found at a reasonable price, and rental units are readily available.
      5) Small operations should focus on a single bale wrapper. About 25% of the cost of an Inline Wrapper or less.
      I hope this helps you be more prepared. Feel free to contact me if I can be of assistance. Lord knows I have made my share of mistakes and I'm glad to share to anyone as to eliminate reinventing the wheel!
      Take care and GOD Bless!

    • @billybobs841
      @billybobs841 3 роки тому

      Thank you and god bless yall

  • @colmanlong1032
    @colmanlong1032 3 роки тому

    Great explaination,never before seen them wrapped in long rows, what country you in.💚⚪💛.

  • @crookedrunfarm4879
    @crookedrunfarm4879 5 років тому

    Nicely explained
    Only way to go
    I don’t have a silage baler......yet. But my baler does ok for now and it is hard on it

  • @longviewfarm226
    @longviewfarm226 7 років тому

    Good video thanks