How NOT To Tarp Hay!!

How NOT To Tarp Hay!!
I stacked some round bales, and tried to cover it with a tarp from Inland Hay Tarps. Watch this video so you don't make the same mistakes I did!

[@elianecrematy5899]

Would you use this method to tarp horse hay in canadian winters?

[@lifebehindacow5999]

Great advice. Inland makes a great product. We have several of their tarps for large square bales and I have plans to add some for rounds as well. The tie down system is as easy as anything I've seen used. They are made about a hundred miles from here so they have a large influence in this area.

[@dehavenfamilyfarm]

Glad to hear they hold up well!

[@nickhill3362]

I haven't got any hay so no need to tarp but if I did I would no what to do after a well explained video .its a wise man that learns by his mistakes but a wiser man that learns by someone else's 😀👍

[@dehavenfamilyfarm]

I appreciate the kind words!

[@farmerpete]

Good information, thanks! I'll probably have a bunch of round bales to sell next year, was thinking about going with a tarp on them.

[@dehavenfamilyfarm]

This seems like a good system. Thanks for watching!

[@GerraldFarms]

Nice looking tarp. I’m going to check them out. Have a good week

[@dehavenfamilyfarm]

They seem like a good quality, and are easy to tie down. Hope things are going well for you!

[@GosselinFarmsEdGosselin]

That size tarp would probably be about right if you made 5' diameter bales... That extra foot in diameter also doubles the bale weight 😎 Personally, I would still split the top row. If you pull the sides in first, then the top down like wrapping a package. Haven't tarped anything in years, but did tarp 4×5 rounds for a long time... Best thing is a real roof!! A roof will pay for itself... Especially by the time you figure tarp, labor and any loss... A mouse, bird, or any other critters can make a hole, the you lose a few bales... Tarps are good for temporary...

[@dehavenfamilyfarm]

@@GosselinFarmsEdGosselin I agree- this size tarp would be good for 5' bales.

[@jacquelinecorey3789]

Even though your hay didn't work out so well, your videos look great! :D keep up the great work!

[@dehavenfamilyfarm]

Thanks Jackie!!

[@sowerscattleco3484]

I use the inland tarps, typically buy 4 at a time, great tarps but hate our new mexico sun and wind.

[@DennysCountryLife]

Hey, it's your first time.. cut yourself some slack! Ha ha. Looks like a nice system bud! I thought about getting one a while back, lots of people use them around here. Best of luck with the tractor situation!

[@dehavenfamilyfarm]

At least I know what to do for next time. Thanks!!

[@ryckmanangusranch4349]

Glad we aren't the only ones that's screw things up. haha Nice looking tarp for sure. Take care

[@dehavenfamilyfarm]

You definitely aren't the only ones who mess things up! LOL

[@jw2933]

Do you think it’s safe for round bales to be completely tarped from top down and all sides (nothing exposed)? We have 22 4×5 round bales sitting outside on pallets that have been completely covered with tarp and have been anchored down with J hooks into the ground. They seemed completely dry and the hay farmer said they were baled at 10% moisture. Under the pallets is the ground (grass) and we live in northern Wisconsin so I’m not quite sure if they’ll mold or even worse - catch fire. This is what the previous owner told us to do but I see so much conflicting information online (some sites say to completely cover too) about storing hay so I’m not quite sure who/what to follow. Thank you!!

[@WhiskeyKing813]

I bought a cheap harbor freight tarp and it lasted a month, lol. These tarps are awesome!

[@dehavenfamilyfarm]

I'm glad you shared that info- I won't ever buy one then lol Thanks for watching!

[@TheRichtaber]

Thank you, very informative.

[@MsSatinBow]

Billboard Vinyl for my round bales.

[@michiganhay7844]

Good topic I tarp all my hay, I do it quite a bit different than you but good to see a good explanation thanks

[@SLCFarms]

What’s a tarp like that cost sir

[@dehavenfamilyfarm]

It was quite a while ago when I got it, but I think it was around $350 plus shipping.

[@JamesOBrien2253]

Im same as you always get a bit bigger than you think you need nothing worse than being short a little bit

[@AgWildNebraska]

Well next time you'll have it figured out. That's kinda the way I am. Screw up first then know better next time.

[@dehavenfamilyfarm]

The story of my life 🤣