Course: SLF 155 Small Farm Maintenance and Operations

Reading & Audio Visual

Hay Rings and Hay Trailer
Hay Rings and Hay Trailer

Hay Rings are used to feed livestock dried hay forages in a more organized and less wasteful  manner. The ring serves as a “feed dish” Less hay is wasted by being stepped on and lain on by livestock.
Hay rings are made to be in outside elements however preventative maintenance should include checking the ring for any broken or sharp areas that could hurt livestock when they rub against it.

Hay trailers come in a many shapes and sizes. A hay trailer is used to transport your forages (both big round bales and small square bales).

Preventative maintenance includes keeping trailer clean and debris free as well as checking tire(s) and hitch attachment for problems.