If you have followed this blog for the past few years,
then you know the struggles we have had in trying to get a first cutting of hay.
Cutting hay this time of year can be difficult...
and for the past few years, the weather just was not cooperative.
We'd cut... it would rain... we'd lose the hay.
Finally, this week the weather has been perfect.
Warm days, dry nights, gentle steady breeze.
The hay was cut Monday.
Raked yesterday.
And baled last evening.
Perfect timing.
Last evening we sent a wagon load up the hay elevator...
and into the top of the barn.
Lush, green wonderful grass hay.
And while we worked, the horses drooled over the wagon of hay.
"Don't worry, guys... you'll get this eventually."
We have a great situation.
Our neighbor, a dairy farmer, makes the hay for us...
We take about 20% and give him the rest as payment for making it.
Hopefully it is a win-win situation for us all.
Having some of our hay, without having to buy all of the equipment is wonderful for us...
and less hay that we have to buy in the end.
After the hay was stowed....
"Are you sure you are done?"
A few views from the hayloft...
(From left to right as I look from the hayloft)
A little closer...
you can see where the picnic pavilion is... straight ahead in the woods...
The horses' dry lot and pasture beyond it...
And right below me...
Comments
How's the baby this morning? Hoping she is much improved and had a restful night.
Beauty in your corner of the world.
I liked those views from the hay loft.
Kitty eyes too . . .
I have heard hay prices can be steep . . .
Congrat's on making it happen, a "win win" for everyone.
Enjoy and have a great day, Janie
Love the views too.
Mary
KK @ www.preppypinkcrocodile.com
I love the views from the hay barn, too!
The vistas are lovely. What a peaceful place.
Enjoy your weekend!