Written by George Mason, and adopted by the Virginia Constitutional Convention on June 12, 1776. The Virginia Declaration of Rights is a document drafted in 1776 to proclaim the inherent rights of men, including the right to reform or abolish inadequate government.
Hay is grass, legumes, or other herbaceous plants that have been cut, dried, and stored for use as animal fodder, particularly for grazing animals such as cattle, horses, goats, and sheep. Hay is also fed to smaller animals such as rabbits and guinea pigs.
Do you know the different types of hay and other forage? Which one is the best choice for your animals and why. The following information is meant to help the backyard or small homestead farmer, choose the best forage for their livestock. I am not addressing the needs of a large herd of dairy animals or a large herd of beef cattle. Hay comes from two main growing sources, Legumes and Grasses. A third type is from grain, commonly called straw, but can be used as a forage if cut young and before the grain is harvested.