Can Chickens Eat Alfalfa Hay?

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Percheron chick said:
So are you wanting to use large rounds (1000+#)? That's too much to put out even for 250 hens plus you only have one feeding station. If you are planning on using rounds, lay it on it's side. They shed water that way and stay moldfree (you will have some where it touches the ground) longer. If you stand it on end the rain will penetrate the bale and it will quickly spoil. My 25 will get about 3# (one small flake) most days in the winter they are locked up. At 250 that's more like 25# so that one bale could last a month. I would still rather dole it out in smaller quantities to reduce waste. You can stand a round on end, cut the strings then roll the hay off like a roll of paper towels . Air circulation is critical in hay storage. It still has decent moisture (15%) and will continue to dry. The moisture has to have somewhere to go. It's best to stack your hay on pallets not on tarps. Cover with a quality tarp that will hold up to the hay rubbing against it. Anchor it with big dog stake screws
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You are very helpful. When I delve into something I do it full-hearted. I hope one day I will be helping people like you have been for so long on here. I knew ZERO about chickens 5 months ago. I know 5% about hay, but you are teaching me fast. It is very much appreciated! Thank you so much!!
 
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