- Typical storage losses for unprotected outdoor storage of round bale hay can be up to 15-30% of dry matter
- As an alternative to barn storage, protecting round bale hay is to use plastic wrap in modified round balers.
- BalerWrap is a single sided 1.5 mil cling film that is applied to dry hay in the bale chamber as a replacement for net wrap and twine
- Each bale requires 2.5 layers of film to insure good adhesion and one year protection against ultra violet light degradation
- Cost of BalerWrap is approximately $2.10 for a 5 Foot diameter bale.
- Combining the water repelling technology of BalerWrap plastic covers with some drainage around the base of the bale, and you have roughly the equivalent of barn stored hay.