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Internal temperatures of 110 F in the first five days after baling are quite common in our region and are not a concern. Hay bale temperatures of 120 to 130 F will likely result in mold growth and will make the protein in the hay less available to the animals. But at those temperatures, there still is not a danger of fire. The concern is if mold growth causes the temperature to go even higher.
Wet bales are also more prone to freezing. Some producers have had success when wrapping large bales as âlow moisture baleageâ. This is sometimes the result when the original intention is to make dry hay, but due to impending rain it gets baled at moistures in the 25 to 35% range instead. Although low moisture baleage can be high quality, it has a higher risk of spoilage because it usually doesnât ferment as well and ends up with a higher pH.