It is best to store your alfalfa hay in a clean dry location. Ideally a covered barn with little condensation. Hay should be stacked away from moisture and areas where wind can drive in water if it rains.
One of the questions Barn 21 gets the most, is "how long will it be good for?"
A typical load can last you longer, if you have it properly stored. Alfalfa will keep its nutrient level if it is out of the sun and not dried out. To protect your investment, if you have a issue with water, consider tarping your hay, but don't tarp it too tightly or it may naturally combust. Outside storage can wreck your hay quicker than any other storage location. You can get moisture in from both on the ground and on top if it is not stored on top of a platform.
Alfalfa is easy to store, since it naturally is a tighter baled product, compared to grass or oat hay. You should be able to easily stack it and clean up excess mess to avoid mold growing on the ground and around your stacks.
Winter is coming, be prepared and get your storage area ready now. Then you can be sure to enjoy your premium hay longer and your horses will thank you!
One of the questions Barn 21 gets the most, is "how long will it be good for?"
A typical load can last you longer, if you have it properly stored. Alfalfa will keep its nutrient level if it is out of the sun and not dried out. To protect your investment, if you have a issue with water, consider tarping your hay, but don't tarp it too tightly or it may naturally combust. Outside storage can wreck your hay quicker than any other storage location. You can get moisture in from both on the ground and on top if it is not stored on top of a platform.
Alfalfa is easy to store, since it naturally is a tighter baled product, compared to grass or oat hay. You should be able to easily stack it and clean up excess mess to avoid mold growing on the ground and around your stacks.
Winter is coming, be prepared and get your storage area ready now. Then you can be sure to enjoy your premium hay longer and your horses will thank you!