This morning I raked all the hay, with gale force winds (which are good for the drying ) and storms passing overhead (which would not be good). I need to bale today it today. It is right on the cusp of being ready.
We are full speed ahead trying to get everything ready for the baler but one area has red clover in it and that takes so long to dry. We are just baling everything we can while we wait.
My hay man is out in his fields planting his corn so I have three of his sons helping me.
(above; I turned compost on the weekend).
We are just waiting for the last of the hay to dry now – I have been on the go outside since 5am this morning. Even the workers started earlier this morning. Time now for a short break before I go out with my pitch fork and turn the wetter areas again.
I am cajoling it into drying. If I have to leave it until tomorrow it will be over done – most of it is already crunchy dry.
My eyes are closing – I sat down too long!
celi
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23 responses to “Raking hay”
I was wondering if you use a tedder on your hay. I usually have to ted my first cutting at least twice to get it dry fast enough, sometimes more. My hay is plain grass hay, although has some clover, but no alfalfa. Hay in my area will not be ready for about two or three weeks. I wish you the best with your hay, and here’s hoping all equipment keeps going!!
So much hard work. Hope you slept well last night!