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Unrolling Hay for Cattle & Soil Improvement

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What happens here

After removing the net wrap, the farmer gets back on his ATV and begins to unroll the hay bale across a chosen bare section of the pasture. He explains that the bale should be unrolled in the opposite direction it was baled, which allows for a thinner and more even distribution of hay. This method minimizes waste, as cattle are less likely to trample heavily concentrated hay. He points out sections of 'bad hay' at the bottom of the bale, explaining that this will rot down and enrich the soil, acting as natural fertilizer. He confirms that the cattle are happily feeding on the freshly unrolled hay, directly benefiting the land by depositing manure and urine as they eat.

Goal: Distribute hay evenly across the pasture to feed cattle and enrich the soil.

Tools and materials

  • Greg Judy Bale Unroller Greg Judy — Distributing the hay
  • Unwrapped Round Hay Bale N/A — Cattle feed and soil amendment