Episode Notes
On this episode, co-hosts Dr. Tania Cubitt and Katy Starr chat about:
• How to figure out how much hay you’ll need through the cold, winter months
• How much space do you need to plan for to store hay?
• How barn fires happen with stored hay and how to prevent them
• How long will properly stored hay last?
Looking for an enjoyable holiday experience to share with your horse friends, 4-H/FFA/Pony Club members or kids/grandkids? Dr. Cubitt shares a fun recipe she found that’s sure to be a hit 🎄
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**Announcement - We'll be taking a short holiday break so there will not be a new episode, Tuesday December 21st. Episode 26 will release Tuesday, January 4th.
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30:35 – A fun holiday experience to share with your horse friends, 4-H/FFA/Pony Club members or kids/grandkids – make your own horse cookies:
32:44 – How many years hay will store for and how much dry matter loss occurs (see table 1) - https://www.standleeforage.com/standlee-barn-bulletin/hay-storage-for-safety-and-to-prevent-losses/
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Additional Resources:
- “Hay Storage for Safety and to Prevent Loss” blog post - https://www.standleeforage.com/standlee-barn-bulletin/hay-storage-for-safety-and-to-prevent-losses/
- “How Much Hay You Need to Store for the Winter Months – Prepping Now” blog post - https://www.standleeforage.com/standlee-barn-bulletin/how-much-hay-does-your-horse-need-for-winter/
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