How many small square bales are in a large round bale?

That is a tricky question as there are different sizes of square bales ranging from around the 40# to almost 500# weights (those BIG square bales are starting to be used more and more because the shape makes them easier to get an efficient stack and pack then cover. Round bales are the same- In some places I've seen very small round bales in the 40-60# range (not often- and usually saw them in easter Canada), and the really big bales can weigh close to a ton. The baler, and the forage being baled makes a huge difference in weights and sizes. When buying round bales ask the dimension 4x4, 4x5 and 4x6 are common Then ask what the hay mixture is, and ask the weight of the bales. A good hay "man" will know the answer to all 3 questions. Balers can be set differently to pack loose or really tight bales Tight bales of second cutting 4x4 alfalfa will weigh more than tight 4x4 of a timothy bromegrass and of couse weigh more than a looser bale of same dimensions and forage type. Also ask if the bales are stored under cover or in the field. Undercover bales will have little waste, but are handled more so usually cost a little more.

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