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Hey there i was wondering i took my hay out the bag because i wanted to keep it tidy it in a plastic bin. I just read online that hay needs to breath so i put it back in a regular plastic bag is it okay to leave the hay in the bag and leave the top open or should i put it back in the bin and poke holes thru?
 
Hey there i was wondering i took my hay out the bag because i wanted to keep it tidy it in a plastic bin. I just read online that hay needs to breath so i put it back in a regular plastic bag is it okay to leave the hay in the bag and leave the top open or should i put it back in the bin and poke holes thru?
I'll be following the answers for this. We are setting up for two new rabbits and I'm planning to use this compressed bale from TSC. My plan was to use a sealed plastic storage container hoping that the hay would last until it was gone.
 
Sunlight, heat, and dampness/water, are the conditions that will cause hay to degrade and/or spoil.

If hay is stored indoors where there's temperature control (AC for warmer months), it's usually not a problem to store the hay in a plastic bag with the top left semi open for airflow, or in an uncovered plastic bin. A larger bin that allows some airflow around the bale is ideal. That said, I have stored hay in a covered bin with regular rotation of the hay stored in it, but I also live in a dry semi desert environment with very low humidity.

In higher humidity areas, storing hay in more breathable containers is usually necessary if it's stored outdoors, or if stored indoors without AC to help reduce the humidity in the home.

Good airflow wherever it's stored, is key. And if you ever notice or suspect mold growth, toss the hay, it's not worth the risk of continuing to feed it. Moldy hay should never be fed to rabbits, as it may cause severe illness and possible death.

Other important aspects in storing hay, is protecting it from direct sunlight, protecting it from contamination by little critters, and if possible, to store in a cooler area, but one that isn't damp.

https://wabbitwiki.com/wiki/Hay
 
Hey there i was wondering i took my hay out the bag because i wanted to keep it tidy it in a plastic bin. I just read online that hay needs to breath so i put it back in a regular plastic bag is it okay to leave the hay in the bag and leave the top open or should i put it back in the bin and poke holes thru?
I keep my hay in a plastic kitchen trash can with step-to-open lid from Target. A 90oz bag of hay (opened) fits perfectly and gets plenty of air.
 

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