Frequently Asked Questions
What size bales do we sell?
Full size averaging 35-40lbs
Why are there sometimes fewer bales? We occasionally have oversized bales, which means less bales by the number- but same tonnage, so don't feel fooled by numbers!
What types of hay do you sell? Most of our hay is a Timothy mix. Other legumes include clover, vetch, and alfalfa. Other grasses such as rye, orchard, canary and other field grasses also occur.
What is the difference between 1st and 2nd cutting besides price? The second cut grasses do not generally produce much stalk or seed and consequently are a softer and more grassy hay. The protein and mineral values are higher since most of the "good" on hay is in the leaf. Many of my horse customers are finding that switching to second crop produces superior coats, better hooves and more weight gain with less per feeding with the end result of costing less.. Second crop hay is also the choice of alpaca,sheep and goat owners since these animals typically eat the leaf portion only and leave the stalk to waste.
Do you sell hay in smaller quantities? Yes, we sell hay in any quantity. Generally speaking the smaller the quantities take longer to deliver since we will generally group several small quantities onto one trailer and deliver all of them at one time. Approximately 80% of our business is full trailers. We charge a drop charge of $125 a load up to cover the additional costs.
Why do the prices of hay go up as the season progresses? From June to August the hay is coming out of the fields, and directly onto the trailers for delivery. After that time the hay has been put in a barn and has to be handled again to load and deliver. The same follows for 2nd crop. In addition as winter comes fuel cost are higher and the challenge of snow and ice make it more difficult to deliver.
What does it mean that your hay is guaranteed? If you are not satisfied with the hay or if the hay is not as it was described upon delivery we will replace the hay free of charge.
Do you have references? Yes, lots of them just email to request numbers.
Can you get a tractor trailer rig into where I need the hay delivered? We have a lot of experience getting into tight places, but there are physical limits to what can be done. We will discuss the logistics of your facility before delivery. There are times that the hay has to taken off the trailer and shuttled to the barn on smaller trucks.
Do you have analysis of your hay? We have not as yet provided this information in as much as the information would vary from field to field and from producer to producer.
What is the difference between early cut and late cut hay? Early cut hay will have less stalk, more leaf, a brighter color and more protein then later cut hay.
More questions? Contact us
Why are there sometimes fewer bales? We occasionally have oversized bales, which means less bales by the number- but same tonnage, so don't feel fooled by numbers!
What types of hay do you sell? Most of our hay is a Timothy mix. Other legumes include clover, vetch, and alfalfa. Other grasses such as rye, orchard, canary and other field grasses also occur.
What is the difference between 1st and 2nd cutting besides price? The second cut grasses do not generally produce much stalk or seed and consequently are a softer and more grassy hay. The protein and mineral values are higher since most of the "good" on hay is in the leaf. Many of my horse customers are finding that switching to second crop produces superior coats, better hooves and more weight gain with less per feeding with the end result of costing less.. Second crop hay is also the choice of alpaca,sheep and goat owners since these animals typically eat the leaf portion only and leave the stalk to waste.
Do you sell hay in smaller quantities? Yes, we sell hay in any quantity. Generally speaking the smaller the quantities take longer to deliver since we will generally group several small quantities onto one trailer and deliver all of them at one time. Approximately 80% of our business is full trailers. We charge a drop charge of $125 a load up to cover the additional costs.
Why do the prices of hay go up as the season progresses? From June to August the hay is coming out of the fields, and directly onto the trailers for delivery. After that time the hay has been put in a barn and has to be handled again to load and deliver. The same follows for 2nd crop. In addition as winter comes fuel cost are higher and the challenge of snow and ice make it more difficult to deliver.
What does it mean that your hay is guaranteed? If you are not satisfied with the hay or if the hay is not as it was described upon delivery we will replace the hay free of charge.
Do you have references? Yes, lots of them just email to request numbers.
Can you get a tractor trailer rig into where I need the hay delivered? We have a lot of experience getting into tight places, but there are physical limits to what can be done. We will discuss the logistics of your facility before delivery. There are times that the hay has to taken off the trailer and shuttled to the barn on smaller trucks.
Do you have analysis of your hay? We have not as yet provided this information in as much as the information would vary from field to field and from producer to producer.
What is the difference between early cut and late cut hay? Early cut hay will have less stalk, more leaf, a brighter color and more protein then later cut hay.
More questions? Contact us
