The Difference Between Hay and Straw

Most people don't know that hay and straw are different! Check out this video to learn how different they are and what the uses are for both.
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[@EyeintheSky999]

That was very well explained for us hobbyist farmers.

[@AliceKasson]

Thank you! I used to think that hay & straw were interchangeable. When we got goats, I learned the difference. You did a great job explaining it.

[@danchauvin9896]

I remember learning the difference when I was around 7 years old on my Aunt's farm. I could pick up a bale of straw but not hay! Lol Fun times...mostly.

[@christophermorin9036]

So Straw is the left over stalks from Grain production, and Hay is clipped and bound ground cover?

[@bonnieconnor9884]

Much needed info, thanks for sharing! God Bless!

[@benidect5955]

I am from Philippines. We don't this feeding here because we just pasture our animals in the field except for those commercial cattle,hogs,etc farmers.I learn a lot about this. I was looking an idea which can makes me understand the use of Hay. I ended up in your channel explaining the difference and uses of Hay and straw. Now I know. Thank you for sharing that understanding to people like us to benefit from that knowledge. Thumbs already.

[@dcfromthev]

I work at an animal sanctuary and I just love the little chicken noises in the background of your video. Chickens are so sweet, they deserve nothing but the best! Thanks for the video and info.

[@stefkadank-derpjr1453]

When you're driving down the road and you wonder if any kind of grass can be turned into hay and you end up here.

[@stevebrown8233]

I live in Cornwall England and kept asking the misses, what the difference between hay and straw, so we read about it and still didn’t really understand until I watched your video, it was like a lightbulb moment, totally get it, after 63 years on this planet I finally know the difference. Thank you FD, I’m now going to be big headed to the grandkids. 😂

[@kb6lcw99]

This is great info!

[@kevinbrophy2264]

Hi, really enjoy your episodes. When I was young, I’d hear from a farmer that “hay is for horses”. And then you confirmed that is was indeed for horses.

[@joescott3393]

That is why they are called "strawberries". For centuries they were overwintered with a thick covering of straw. Some folk Have told me you cannot take all of the straw as well as the grain and you must leave some to break down as organic matter. I do allow it to break down as organic matter after the animals have used it for bedding thereby providing other nutrients as well. We garden and farm all organically even though we are not certified. Certification is just another huge expense that is unnecessary. God Bless Joe Scott Muddy Dog Ranch

[@1986Unlimited]

Great video man. I do some work as a Wildlife Care Volunteer and I needed some info about the differences. Ended up learning so much more than I expected and I'm grateful for that. Thanks so much. Thumbs up.

[@davidshorten4639]

Thanks for the info! My wife always enjoys seeing your goats and chickens! Great video as always.

[@jennifersinclair6044]

You forgot strawbale houses. It's the best insulation. Also it's great for a back stop on a firing range.

[@sheilamclaughlin963]

Hay is cut green to keep the nutrients for feed, straw is leftover stalks of grain plants for bedding to absorb moisture from animals

[@takeitslowhomestead5218]

I never thought of feeding my hens hay, but I think I’ll give it a try. It makes sense that they would like it. Thanks.

[@OneLonelyPlumber]

Great info. Thanks for sharing

[@ericsumnicht7829]

Nice one Pastor Todd. Good info!!

[@mistyn380]

Your landscape and goats are so beautiful! You explanation was clear and thorough thank you so much for sharing your knowledge!

[@user-uq1nm3iv8i]

Great video! I never knew that there was a difference. Thank you so much for the awesome educational lesson!

[@ericgrajeda2671]

Thanks for the insight

[@blackwolf073]

Thanks so much for this informative video. Very helpful.👍👍

[@kathymachen8342]

Very informative! Thank you!

[@seansolomon7566]

Very informative

[@mothermcready4417]

Thank you! You explained this very well !

[@Douggg1000]

Thanks for the education.

[@graftedbranchhomestead]

Wow this was the most informative easy to follow video it answered every question and made me understand thanks man

[@edu.M.A.0077]

I use straw on winter tent camping. I break down the straw and spread it on top of the snow, and then I put the tent up on top of it. It makes the tent floor nice, soft, and warm.

[@MsValmark]

Thank You...Excellent explanation!

[@FreeHumorLight]

thanks , great explanation

[@graceelizabethxx450]

Fantastic video, very well explained!

[@0peony8]

Very helpful thank you!

[@alexv3866]

I've certainly enjoyed and learned from your video. Well explained!

[@silt5202]

Thank you great video for us newbies!

[@coloredplanetantinazifreak5521]

Good job!

[@charlesvaughn5055]

thanks for the information. enjoyed and enjoy the videos

[@ebonyboyd1462]

Thank you so very much. I never knew. Never thought if there was a difference. My mind is blown. Thank you Lord so very much and thank you sir.

[@alexa574]

Thanks great explanation! I did not know they were different and used differently!

[@pamelabennett4792]

Thanks this was enlightening.

[@DanSuolo]

Very educational thank you so much I enjoyed it!

[@sweetradical]

Thanks great video

[@nicholaslatta246]

I really had no idea about this. Great video bro!

[@darrylmcleman6456]

Very informative! I have been fetching hay in my halfton for my neighbour to give their horse.

[@AliAhmadi-hq9pj]

Love your video thanks 🙏

[@TraineeHuman]

Thanks for the info - really interesting (I'm not a homesteader but find it pretty cool)

[@MovingMountainsMM]

I’ve always wondered this… thank you!!

[@HeartofaHandyman]

"Hay is for horses, better for cows , pigs don't eat it because they don't know how!" 😂 Great info 👍 Thanks for sharing! 😊

[@fl3082]

Fun fact: @8:52, the wooden frame he throws hay into is called a "manger" (yes, like Baby Jesus) which comes from the same old French/Latin word for "to eat", from which Italians get "mangia". Because his goats are mangia-ing. 😁

[@jackiebrand3352]

this city girl did not know the difference, thank you.

[@hollywinsman9464]

Thank you!

[@ChrisCooper-dh8pm]

Thank you my Divine Source brother

[@mahmoodjanjua1711]

Thank you! Good to know.

[@roypaulcarter4654]

❤ it this was a big help to me. I was at a vegetable and fruit stand in Wilmington NC yesterday and the young lady told me it was hay but it turns out she was wrong it’s straw I though so.

[@maxinedurling3425]

Ok I am going to confuse every one now, Oat and Barley straw can also be feed to horses and other animals, we have fed these in the UK and Europe for donkeys years. What you had there was wheat straw which as you said is only good for bedding and building houses In fact it is really good at house building as it is a very good insulator and surprising enough its fairly fire resistant because of how tightly its packed.

[@living4mylord]

Rye too 😘 a favorite for my goats.

[@jimanderson7648]

wheat straw can be fed to cattle too. when feeding straw should feed grain or pellets at least 20% grain

[@user-pv5ct9oi9i]

thank you sir

[@zinadottonwealthandsuccess2569]

Thank you for the break down of Straw and Hay⭐️⭐️💛💛✨✨yes the straw makes complete since for bedding regarding rest and bedding for the chickens and goats it’s also absorbs moisture and water to help keep them dry in their bedding area The hay has alpha in it it’s mostly used for feeding cattle ,goats , and horses it’s flat which means it’s doesn’t absorb water and moisture. Hay is also used for Grazing across the field Straw is used for Holloween and ThanksgivingI Decorations. Hay and Straw come from the Stocks of Greens the stalk is cut and shredding turns into wheat and barley which is nutritious for the Animals

[@thecynic807]

A farmer near my house took a bunch of the big round hey bales and made a train out them and painted it. And then on others painted jack o lanterns.

[@corneliussimmons1922]

👨🏿‍🌾I AM USING STRAW FOR FIRST TIME IN MY GARDEN👨🏿‍🌾

[@Randy_Smith]

I spent MANY summers bailing heavy and wet hay and remember always looking forward to bailing straw because compared to hay it felt like it weighed nothing.

[@pepinillo123]

Great explanation... Can you make a more?detailed video on hay and the types of it for specific animals... Also the most general hay for most ?

[@robertreed7767]

We have several dogs in a fenced-in backyard and although we do clean it out a few times a year, a nice layer of straw helps to keep the dogs from getting quite as dirty, and it helps the smell stay within the straw instead of diffusing into the air around the house

[@jayfisher1]

Helpful! Thought I knew

[@99corncob]

I am always surprised when people people don't know the difference, but it has happened many times. I hope these people see your video and learn why hay and straw are different.

[@jedijedi1075]

As Hay is the nutritious one-wouldnt that be better to grow stuff in? Great vid btw - the goats eating the hay 🥰

[@chetisanhart3457]

Hay is a food product made from grasses. Straw is a bedding product that is a byproduct of grain farming .

[@lucky13farms99]

If you get in a bind around here and have to get a few bales from the local feed store, the difference is straw = 7.50 and Coastal Bermuda Hay = 9.50 a bale.

[@cRaZyLaMa84]

Thanks alot im one of those that wad confused by what each type did. Off topic question what type of goats are those please.

[@marcdegagne7943]

Hey guys.....truly love your channel, been learning so much! If I may ask, how much of your income from the farm goes to your Ministry?

[@justinamarina8192]

Did not know; thank you

[@larrylewis3573]

Dear Family Dad, I follow you regularly and enjoy your ingenuity. Because you have had a number of challenges, not excluding a bout with Covid, I have held off asking a couple of questions regarding your chickens. I followed with a strong interest your white pullet last year which hatched 10 little ones. Fill me in on what you have raised this year. I believe you had a hen set earlier in the year. Any problems? How many did you raise? How about that white hen from last year? Did she raise any for you this year? If so, how many? Finally, I think I caught a glimpse of a recent hatch. If so, fill me in on the number. Have you raised all your new chickens under hens this year? If so, that is great progress and matches what you hoped to accomplish. What is amazing to me is the restoration of the setting instinct in your flock, if I have got it right. Thank you for taking the time to bring me up to date. I am very glad you are all well and thriving again. Sincerely, Larry Clarence Lewis, Ontario, Canada.

[@SSLFamilyDad]

Hey Larry, yes we did have a different hen raise out a brood this year and they are all doing great. 9 more hatched and all but one survived. We did lose our rooster and several hens this year to a raccoon but have since gotten a new rooster to add to the genetics. We expect with the new coop we will see them hatch out some more for us next year!

[@anitagirard2157]

Which can be used for gardens or muching

[@ChrisCooper-dh8pm]

I had no idea

[@dubemusa]

Straw can be used as substrate to grow mushrooms.

[@anthonyrunstedler]

You forgot about hay's self ignition properties! I personally think that's the most fun tidbit about the difference. Wet hay in a pile can spontaneously combust.

[@anthonyrunstedler]

And the weight, hay is heavier. About 20% heavier I think? Oh, and straw in a pile can be very slippery, like walking on thin wax strips. Standing on a wagon harvesting straw all day I always felt like I was going to slip off the wagon at any moment.

[@honeywell891]

Very informative. Really didn’t know the difference between straw and hay. I was referred to your channel to learn about straw vs. Hay. My question is, if I want to make a garden solely from hay or straw. Which should I use? I live in a small town and buy hay for the rabbits in winter. Is that good for them or should I use straw?

[@SSLFamilyDad]

If you put hay in a garden you will end up with a lot of grass and weeds growing. Straw is best

[@honeywell891]

@@SSLFamilyDad Got it. Thanks.

[@julianf.2603]

Reading the Bible where Pharoah forced the Israelites to make bricks without providing them straw led me down this rabbit hole of how straw is made. It was worth it.

[@lynettemunson7953]

Thanks! Is it true that some straw is treated making it detrimental to use as mulch or even for chickens and ending up in my compost?

[@careip]

I love the goats & chickens. My HOA won't allow livestock though.

[@i1bike]

First time seeing goats eating dry grass. Goats from part of europe where i live eat only green, fresh growing grass, plants or tree leaves

[@melanieparal4986]

Thank you so much for this video! I have always been confused between the terms hay and straw and I felt foolish asking anyone about the differences. Could you answer one question, please? I have heard that some straw is treated with chemicals that could be very harmful in the garden? How do you know if that’s the case? I have a large suburban garden and chickens and was planning to collect the discarded straw bale decorations from the neighbors to use as mulch, but I am concerned that I could be harming my soil.

[@living4mylord]

Some decorative is treated. I am not sure what it is treated with.

[@jimbrennan7415]

Make sure you get organic. The crops (wheat, oats, barley, etc) are often sprayed with herbicides to control weeds in farmers fields. So it's not that the straw itself is treated, it's the crop that the straw is from may have been sprayed.

[@Feezwa]

@@jimbrennan7415 I am a small farmer myself in Eastern Europe, but only for my house and for some few clients in my small village. I speak only for myself and I'll give you my example: 90% of the time I use herbicides 1 time only on my wheat for weeds. Very rarely I spray my wheat 2 times for weeds. I seed in fall, I use herbicides in spring for ambrosia and other weeds, I harvest in June-July. All the straw will be used next year starting with spring. So all my straw is 1 year old from the latest herbicides treatment. Never had a single issue in my garden and I use all the straw. And the only thing I sometimes treat my wheat (depending on how harsh the year is) is a complex of nutrients. Nothing else.

[@dorotheaisserstedt9238]

Danke, stimmt, Heu und Stroh sind für viele Menschen das gleiche.

[@laprietayelguero]

Looking for straw for feral cat bed here in my tiwn ,so hard to find. I wonder if the decorative straw of Michael's is good of insulation???

[@SSLFamilyDad]

Many farm stores or even Home Depot will have compact bales of straw for bedding and or planting grass

[@amascia8327]

🖒🤠

[@dinodasbunce6224]

Where I grew up in Illinois, most hay was clover hay.

[@brianwarner308]

Did you guys know those big round bails have been outlawed??

[@suzyjane7694]

Q: It has been my long standing understanding that straw is hotter in temperature than hay and that is another reason using as animal bedding: Is this true?

[@karensmith4336]

We braided baling twine, great cheap rope.

[@TheChocrose]

Also use for making bricks😀👍

[@johncrozier2562]

The actual differance between hay and straw is hay has nutrients in it lots of hay or fodder also has round stocks, straw on the other hand has virtually no nutritinal value all the good has gone to the seeds also straw doesn't rot like hay it takes much much longer it is way more water resistant if it is worked into the soil it allows mre oxygen into the soil cheers

[@dianamallory8535]

and Ruth Stout used hay in her garden not straw!

[@gregbetts8057]

hay is feed , straw is bedding or insulation

[@MassiveOverkill]

No love for donkeys :( We feed our mini donkas barley straw. Hay is too rich for them.

[@marshawargo7238]

Thanks! All I knew was that animals eat hay because: Hay is for horses! Straw is for decor. But not where either is from.

[@Dragon-Slay3r]

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[@daveabenjamins844]

Next video will explain the difference between night and day . Stay tuned !

[@davidbass7593]

Most people don't know the difference

[@tmd7859]

People who use hay or straw or manure in their gardens should be well aware of the use of herbicides on it. Grazon being the popular one. It will ruin your garden. Ask me how I know.....

[@earlshine453]

It's the top of the iceberg. Not only the amount of crop protection sprays that are used, but the production of that stuff often fails to limit the amount of extra concoctions. That stuff was dumped in the past and probably even today. Shell did dump their Drin waste where a neighbouthood was build on top. Philips dumped their dioxin waste on a normal dumpsite. Nowadays we face the Tefal waste from Dupont who also disposes it's waste using legit contractors that use shady subcontractors to get rid of the PFAS. Same with 3M in Belgium that excretes PFOS. Both of them have also legit allowance to dump their waste water into our rivers and estuaries. Greetings from a bit toxic and polluted Holland

[@xw7239]

Hay is for hungry, straw is for stomping

[@alien_x8062]

Hay is actual heavier