Hay Needed Calculator
Hay is stored for the feeding season, and the amount depends on how many animals you feed and for how long. Enter those figures and this gives the total to store.
- Free
- Works offline after your first visit
- Saves on this device
- No sign-up
- Updated
How it works
Multiply the number of animals by the days and by the amount each one eats a day. That is the hay eaten.
Add an allowance for hay that is wasted, trampled or spoiled in storage. The total shown includes that allowance.
Worked example
10 animals fed for 120 days, eating 25 lb a day with 10% extra, need 16.5 ton of hay to store.
Questions
How much does an animal eat each day?
It depends on size, age, body condition and hay quality. Use the figure your vet or feed supplier gives you for your animals.
Can I count bales instead?
Yes. Bales vary in weight, so weigh a few and use their average, then divide the total by that weight.
Why allow for waste?
Animals pull hay from racks, and weather spoils bales left outside. A small allowance keeps you from running short late in the season.
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