Rosalie
Well-Known Member
I've been looking and still havent found a good place to buy hay in bulk online anyone know where i can get some tired of paying 7 dollars for a 48 ounce bag that sophie goes through by herself in a week or less
Actually, because all hay is harvested for maybe 4-6 months a year, it won't lose any more nutrients if you store it properly than if it's stored by someone else before you buy it. So unless you don't have a place to store it, I'd suggest getting enough to last until at least mid-summer. Check out kmshayloft.com. Their shipping costs are high, but the total price is reasonable for 25 lbs.
Keep the hay dry and out of direct sunlight. You don't need to freeze it or anything either. Let the hay breathe, so don't put it in a bag or sealed container. If you have to store multiple bales, keep them off concrete. Don't open a bale until you need it and try to keep it compressed if you can, like take a few flakes then tie it back up.
If you are buying a box of hay, just leave the hay in the box (as long as the box is in good condition). Leave the top open if you can and the hay should be fine.
Pellets do lose nutrients over time. You can put them in zip lock bags so you aren't exposing a big bag to air all the time.
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