Ep. 025: How to Plan for Hay Needs and Useful Storage Tips to Avoid Hay Loss

Beyond the Barn

English - December 07, 2021 11:00 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MB - ★★★★★ - 42 ratings
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Previous Episode: Ep. 024: Why Horses Need to Be Fed Differently During Winter

Next Episode: Ep. 026: What Format of Hay Should I Feed My Horse and Why Does It Matter?

On this episode, co-hosts Dr. Tania Cubitt and Katy Starr chat about:

• How to figure out how much hay you’ll need through the cold, winter months

• How much space do you need to plan for to store hay?

• How barn fires happen with stored hay and how to prevent them

• How long will properly stored hay last?

Looking for an enjoyable holiday experience to share with your horse friends, 4-H/FFA/Pony Club members or kids/grandkids? Dr. Cubitt shares a fun recipe she found that’s sure to be a hit 🎄

Have any topics you want to hear more about? Let us know at [email protected].

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**Announcement - We'll be taking a short holiday break so there will not be a new episode, Tuesday December 21st. Episode 26 will release Tuesday, January 4th.

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30:35 – A fun holiday experience to share with your horse friends, 4-H/FFA/Pony Club members or kids/grandkids – make your own horse cookies:

32:44 – How many years hay will store for and how much dry matter loss occurs (see table 1) - https://www.standleeforage.com/standlee-barn-bulletin/hay-storage-for-safety-and-to-prevent-losses/

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Additional Resources:

“Hay Storage for Safety and to Prevent Loss” blog post - https://www.standleeforage.com/standlee-barn-bulletin/hay-storage-for-safety-and-to-prevent-losses/“How Much Hay You Need to Store for the Winter Months – Prepping Now” blog post - https://www.standleeforage.com/standlee-barn-bulletin/how-much-hay-does-your-horse-need-for-winter/

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Check out the Standlee Barn Bulletin BlogFind more nutritional resources from Dr. Stephen Duren and Dr. Tania Cubitt at https://www.standleeforage.com/nutrition/Connect with Standlee on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and TikTok

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Check out the Standlee Barn Bulletin BlogFind more nutritional resources from Dr. Stephen Duren and Dr. Tania Cubitt at https://www.standleeforage.com/nutrition/ Connect with Standlee on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and TikTok