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NatH
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 Posted - 25 Oct 2007 : 2:06:52 PM
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Just need some advice from all you A Liners.
I made some haylage[small bail] this year. Fortunately it was made when the weather was good, so didn't spoil.
I don't use haylage myself, because I feed a 'load of fatties'
Several of my friends have said they would like to buy some but to cut a long story short 'I haven't seen the colour of their money' yet Bearing in mind I'm selling allot cheaper than the going rate locally.
Sometimes I think I ought to keep it just incase there is a shortage this Winter but it would be great to sell it and recoup the money it has cost me to make. I just don't know what to do.
WHAT WOULD YOU DO
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Natalie
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geegee
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Posted - 25 Oct 2007 : 2:12:31 PM
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I suppose it would depend on the quality of your hay and the kind of winter that we are going to get...Sorry not much help there, am I but, personally, I would be inclined to keep it.
I use both and mix it. More haylage for the ones that need it and more hay for the others.... |
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cazza
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Jingo
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Posted - 25 Oct 2007 : 2:16:58 PM
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Natalie,
If your haylage was made good, is well wrapped and stored safely I would hang on to it until after Christmas We also made lots of really good haylage and are feeding a mix of it with hay at the mo.
We have also stored haylage for two years and if stored ok and well wrapped it does not deteriorate.
We have a long winter ahead of us - be cautious |
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Kirsty5278
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Posted - 25 Oct 2007 : 2:20:23 PM
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I would prob keep hold of it for now....
there's no point selling yours at cut price only to buy some at a premium when yours runs thin.....
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natntaz
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Posted - 25 Oct 2007 : 2:31:25 PM
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I would prob keep hold but if not why dont you advertise it
rather than wait for your friend to pay up 
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NatH
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Posted - 25 Oct 2007 : 2:55:10 PM
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I'm in the West Midlands Cazza, not far from Jingo.
I've thought about keeping it, 'cause I know it stores well but as I don't feed haylage to my fatties I'm not sure if there's any point.
Thanks all for your advice, keep it coming. |
Natalie
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cazza
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rosyw
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Posted - 25 Oct 2007 : 3:03:19 PM
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| I would hold on to it. Good haylage is in very short supply this year, the stuff I get is usually brilliant, but this year my merchant couldn't make any of his own so bought some in, it is awful, so he is taking it ALL back to here it came from, but is struggling to find some good stuff, so for the 1st time in years I am feeding hay, soaked for those that need it, it's excellent hay, some of the best I've seen in a long time, and I'm hoping there will be enough for the winter. |
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Karon
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Posted - 25 Oct 2007 : 3:10:29 PM
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Well, you could always give it to me..... You could always advertise it (make sure you put that people have to collect it on the ad or you'll end up spending hours driving it around) but I'd hang onto it until at least the new year, personally, just in case you do end up needing it. Or just sell small amounts to friends when they do turn up with the money and keep the bulk of it until nearer the end of winter. People will still need haylage in the spring if they have limited grass or keep their horses in a lot.
You're probably too far away from me for it to be worth me saying I'd buy some, as I'm near Shrewsbury, and anyway with 4 to feed I'm hoping to get the large bale stuff sometime. (if the farmer next door makes his mind up whether he'll sell it). |
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arabic
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Posted - 25 Oct 2007 : 3:28:26 PM
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| Nat, I would hang on to it. Depending on what sort of winter we have - you may be glad of it, or could name your price and get it!! I would consider feeding it, then you probably wouldnt need to buy any hardfeed and could save that way. Freddie is a mega good doer and never needed any hardfeed at all on it. We used to all chip in and share the huge bales but unfortunately times have changed so its good quality hay for me. |
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cazza
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Dot
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Posted - 25 Oct 2007 : 3:58:58 PM
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I have a similar situation but more like 40 large round bales excess to what I know I need this year!
So far I have talked to a couple of local hay and straw merchants who have said they would pass on my number if any of there clients asked. i suspect I will not move any till after Christmas.
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rosyw
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Posted - 25 Oct 2007 : 5:32:00 PM
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Hi Caroline, I get my from Julian Kirk, I'm really hoping that he can get some decent haylage, his hay is brill, supplied in HUGE bales (twice the size of big haylkge bales)which he somehow manages to get into my hay shed on his own. I've had haylage from him for years and this is the first time there has been a problem.
Where abouts are you?
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bridie
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Posted - 25 Oct 2007 : 5:51:01 PM
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Nat.....PM me how much you have and how much you want for it please.
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Richard and Karen
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England
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Posted - 25 Oct 2007 : 8:49:12 PM
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Hi Nat,
Hang on to it until January, we have sold very little haylage so far.
But we are having a good run on hay @ £3.50 a bale which is a £1 more than last year.
Ask Rob if he has serviced my chainsaws as well.
See you soon
Richard
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linda
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Posted - 25 Oct 2007 : 9:42:50 PM
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Hi Natalie,
I have replied to you via AL, if you dont recieve it can you e-mail me at lmlyall5@hotmail.com with the quantity etc/
thanks Linda |
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cazza
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Posted - 26 Oct 2007 : 10:13:06 AM
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Hi Rosy
Were in Wisbech, moved there in Jan just gone, so still pretty new.
We use a local man for hay, small bales tho, its nice hay, and he does haylage too. So might try that this winter.
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Debbie
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Posted - 26 Oct 2007 : 1:16:53 PM
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| We are in the same boat. Made a fantastic bumper crop of excellent horse hay and we will only use about 5oo bales but made 1900! |
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NatH
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Posted - 26 Oct 2007 : 1:36:47 PM
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| Linda & Mandy I've emailed you |
Natalie
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s.jade
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Posted - 26 Oct 2007 : 9:12:28 PM
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| Shame you're a million miles away, we're in great need haha!! |
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linda
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NatH
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Posted - 29 Oct 2007 : 10:34:42 AM
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Linda sorry no I didn't get your email.
Rather than PMing me you could try Me |
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