Keeping your horses and cows fed throughout the winter months can be tricky. You need to store up enough feed to last through the cold months but may not have the space to do so. Hay Sleeves from Western Packaging keep your forage protected from the elements without taking up space in your barn.
What is a Hay Sleeve?
After harvesting your hay, you need a place to store it. Building a bigger barn or shed to store all the fodder you need is a considerable expense. You can safely leave your forage outside and protect its health and longevity with a hay sleeve. These breathable covers safeguard your bottom line and keep your livestock fed all winter.
Why Use Hay Sleeves?
Once you have put in the hard work of harvesting your grass, the last thing you want is for it to go to waste. When moving bales from where they are produced to storage areas and feeding areas, some product is lost. Hay is also lost when kept uncovered or not stored properly. Using hay sleeves makes your fodder last longer.
Sunny, cool, and dry conditions are best for storing fodder. Humidity, heat, and rain lead to the growth of bacteria and disease, deeming your fodder unsafe to feed livestock. Hay sleeves protect your forage from harsh climate conditions.
When adequately protected, the fodder will stay fresh for a more extended period of time. Leaving hay out in the open will make it susceptible to rot and vermin. The best solution is to use breathable hay sleeves to ensure that moisture and rodents don’t have a chance of getting in. Breathable hay sleeves will leave you with the least amount of waste possible.
Hay Sleeves for Every Need
Whether you are baling ryegrass, timothy, alfalfa, or wheat, hay sleeves will help you store it safely for longer. We understand that when you roll grass, your bale sizes may vary depending on what you need them for or where you plan to store them. Our hay sleeves are available in a variety of shapes and sizes to meet your specific need. Whether you have a four-foot-wide rectangular bale or an eight-foot-wide round bale, Western Packaging hay sleeves have got you covered.
Are Hay Sleeves Expensive?
While not as cheap as traditional twine used for baling, hay sleeves are affordable. Unlike twine, they decrease the amount of waste you will experience. Hay sleeves are efficient and effective in protecting your product and your wallet. Hay sleeves may cost more upfront than other products that claim to protect fodder, but they save you money in the long run with their unique ability to reduce loss.
Hay Sleeves Save You Money
Your hay is destroyed when it is not stored correctly away from the elements. When exposed to excess moisture or too much sun, you lose fodder to:
- Mold
- Mildew
- Rot
- UV deterioration
- Infestations
Lost hay results in lost money and hurts your bottom line. As you already know, losing hay is an additional cost when you have to find a way to dispose of it. Western Packaging’s breathable hay sleeves save you money and protect your bottom line.
As a farmer, we know protecting the environment is essential to you. Our hay sleeves protect your hay and the environment. They are eco-friendly as they can be reused and recycled.
Contact Us Today to Order Your Hay Sleeves
Western Packaging hay sleeves help you cut down on overall cost and help you save hay. Our hay bale sleeves are made with material that is breathable and does not sweat. Hay sleeves can be custom-sized and printed with your desired label. Contact us to order your hay bale sleeve from Western Packaging today.
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