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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.
If you do happen to bale hay at higher moisture contents than desired, keep a close watch on it for two to three weeks. You should invest in a hay temperature probe and monitor the internal temperature of the hay during the first three weeks. Every year, someoneâs barn burns down because of spontaneous combustion of wet hay. So if you have hay that is on the wet side, keep it outside or in a well-ventilated area.