Winter Feed
Published This guide is being written. In the meantime, the calculators listed below cover the math it will walk through.
Tools mentioned in this guide
- Hay Cost Per Ton CalculatorDelivered cost per ton and the real cost per pound of dry matter actually eaten.
- Hay Moisture CalculatorAs-fed to dry matter conversion at any moisture, and the water you are paying for.
- Round Bale Weight CalculatorWeight of a round bale from its diameter, width and density — no scale required.
- Hay Storage Loss CalculatorDry matter lost in storage by method and months stored, and the bales it costs you.
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Dormant grass below 7 percent crude protein slows the rumen. Supplement fixes intake — if you price it per pound of protein.
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