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Operating the Hay Unroller to Feed Cattle

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New Year's Live on the Farm! Let's go Feed These Animals!

What happens here

The presenter attaches a hay unroller, which is a trailer-like device designed to distribute round hay bales. He mentions that the springs on the unroller are broken, indicating an ongoing maintenance issue. He explains the process of releasing the twine from the hay bale. A manual hand crank on the unroller then allows the hay bale to spin as the four-wheeler drives, distributing hay across the pasture. He demonstrates this by driving while the hay unrolls, commenting on the bumpy ride and the need to maneuver carefully to spread the hay effectively. He also mentions the importance of this method for building soil and breaking down manure faster, which contributes to long-term pasture health.

Goal: Feed cattle by efficiently distributing hay across the pasture.

Tools and materials

  • Four-wheeler Honda — Pulling the hay unroller
  • Hay bale Unspecified — Cattle feed
  • Hay unroller Greg Judy — Distributing hay bales