Here is a cheap way to store big round bales to prevent them from rotting.

[@jrisnerny]

I have been fortunate enough to attend 2 of Greg's grazing schools. I can hear him say "DON'T DO THAT!" from school days watching this.

[@tedbastwock3810]

Thanks for mentioning the unroll alternatives, shows your true commitment, which we all appreciate 🙏

[@marvinbaier3627]

Thanks for the video! Always enjoy a refresher. I’m getting really close of getting part of my pasture done. I worked on it today again and will be working on it tomorrow too. The cattle and sheep know what I’m doing. They are just watching my every move. If I get this section done I’m guessing should have enough food for a month. Then, I will work on the next section which will be enough for 2-3 months. Then, when I’m totally done I should have enough feed for my animals until March/April. Then, I will be ready for spring flush.

[@markodeen4105]

I remember the video Iassac talked about "petting the cat" Geotge Heller mentioned it in a video and I laughed to myself realizing I must be a groupie!

[@eweandmeranch4024]

Great point, if you have to keep some inventory don't let it spoil.

[@nicholasmacinnis1486]

An example of improvising that I use in order to roll hay out on pasture… buy smaller bales (4x4) that you can roll by hand. I have my hay supplier drop the hay off across several pastures. I’m able to push one bale out a day by hand. Doesn’t take too long and works for my small herd. When my herd grows over the next five years I hope to get an unroller.

[@chivociso3887]

Thank you for an updated version of how to stack bales. Lots of new golden nuggets on this video. Appreciate your time and efforts Greg 🙏

[@brucemattes5015]

With all due respect to those naysayers here critical of this video detailing Greg's method for storing his round bales outdoors without any type of cover; I say to you, *"Stop being intellectually lazy, and start using the mind that GOD gave you to reason with."* This is an incredibly simple concept, and shouldn't require an animated cartoon video in order for people to understand it. I am *NOT A FARMER,* but I *UNDERSTOOD PERFECTLY* the concept that Greg is speaking of years ago when I saw that first video where he mentioned putting his round bales up onto *6"-8" diameter x 4'-5' long logs* to elevate them up off of the ground in order to prevent moisture infiltration into the bale and to prevent damage from rot occurring.

[@charlesbelser7249]

Always great information. I have always put all hay in barns which was common in south Alabama. Up here in north Alabama where I moved aparrently not as many people have hay barns . I am looking to build a couple of small hay barns strategically placed . I hate to lose/ waste even a small percentage of hay.

[@nicholasmacinnis1486]

The bales I buy are held together with twine as opposed to wrapping.. and I can say I’ve had really good success keeping the bales in good condition using this technique

[@michiglenn]

This was a great informative video that this Yooper learned a few things from. Gonna use these tips on my farm here in Upper Michigan! Thanks Greg!

[@ToPKNoT25]

thanks for the petting the cat reminder before i start unrolling hay again for my second winter with my bale unroller. trial and error the first season until i figured it out. unrolling dry hay was a bit easier in freezing conditions than the wet haylage we usually feed. the haylage (especially the bales with a lot of moisture in them) tend to stick to themselves and the outer few inches can freeze solid here in Michigan.

[@chuck3671]

Free Education 👍🏻😎 Thanks Greg 😊... Toyoteee 😂

[@StoneyOakFarm]

Lesson learned!!! Thank you for sharing

[@darronrice5437]

Good info...thank you!

[@pietsnot7002]

Nice nuggets of wisdom as always 🙏 I’ve started reading a book full of nuggets as wel today, you might know the book : No Risk Ranching and yesterday amazon let me know that Comeback Farms is available so l ordered that one too! Dono if you read my comment on your reply about the books, l’m in Portugal and you don’t ship internationaly, so now l have to wait till amazon sells How to think like a grazier 🙂

[@LightGesture]

The magic number. Thank you for the tip... How large were your logs there? 10"rounds?

[@gregjudyregenerativerancher]

6-8” diameter by 4.5’ long

[@rroulette2660]

I don't spread out my round bales. I put them out intact and sideways with the flat parts horizontal

[@johncourtneidge]

Thank-you!

[@stefanschmidt3069]

for how long is Hay stored like you describe, out in the Pastures, in the Fall and Winter Wheather…. usable as Cow feed ?

[@tigar0485]

1 year

[@garrettrice7598]

So for every 6 bails stacked directly on the ground 1 bail is thrown away.

[@SavannahTaylor-1984farm]

"If you can't afford it, improvise." We always improvise! We push 'em by hand. 😂

[@gregjudyregenerativerancher]

I pushed em for years when I was younger. Great cardiovascular workout for your body. Once you get in your 60’s it is a bit tougher to get them rolling😊

[@SavannahTaylor-1984farm]

@@gregjudyregenerativerancher Oh yeah, definitely. Having something to do it for us would be much easier.

[@rollie3383]

The Claas soft core bales last on the principle the whole bale breathes

[@jackgarrett9563]

what about old wood pallets?

[@gregjudyregenerativerancher]

They work fine, but their life expectancy is very short. They tend to rot quicker than our oak logs. But I would use them if I had nothing else to use.

[@ryanforbes3021]

If you have winter (real winter) in your location wood pallets can freeze down, which can lead to flat tires from the nails. I was able to get a good supply of plastic pallets for free. When I run out of plastic pallets, I use logs like Greg does.

[@jeffwann5736]

"that's stupid" 😂🤣

[@SamWereb]

This could be explained more clearly with animation. Probably could get it done for $100.

[@victorygarden556]

😂

[@johnwicksfoknpencil]

I’d rather hear it from Greg himself. Not everything has to be distilled down into a 30 second cartoon

[@gregjudyregenerativerancher]

I could buy a couple bales of hay for $100😊😊

[@schmuckpuppet4842]

You might be right but if I were you I would provide some free samples before you ask for money.

[@SamWereb]

@schmuckpuppet4842 Thanks. I don't do that kind of work. But now that our host has a high-speed internet connection, he can find someone easily.