Hay is sold by the ton or by the bale; A Ton of hay is 2,000lbs
Feed stores offer the lightest 3 string bale they can find,
normally 90lb to 100lbs.
2000lb/100lb=20 bales to the ton @ $15 a bale = $300 a ton
2000lb/90lb=22 bales to the ton @ $15 a bale = $330 a ton
A Hay Squeeze will be used to unload your hay. A Hay Squeeze is a piece of equipment designed to move hay in stacks or blocks of 64-68 bales at a time. These machines typically have a vertical clearance of 13ft and are as wide as a semi-truck. Keep this in mind when building a hay barn or shed to store your hay. The opening or door will need to be 13ft high to allow a squeeze inside. We have a 1 specialized hay squeeze that will fit inside a 10ft opening but as a general rule barns need be built with a 13ft. vertical clearance.
A basic rule is to feed 2lbs for 100lbs.
1,000lb horse needs 20lbs of hay a day
We figure the average horse eats about 1/3 of a ton a month
Hay season is typically from June to September
$5.00 for a 5 cubic ft bag =$1.00 a Cubic ft
$8.50 for a 12 cubic ft bag = $.70 a cubic ft
