Ep. 025: How to Plan for Hay Needs and Useful Storage Tips to Avoid Hay Loss

On this episode, co-hosts Dr. Tania Cubitt and Katy Starr chat about:   • How to figure out how much hay you’ll need through the cold, winter months• How much space do you need to plan for to store hay?• How barn fires happen with stored hay and how to prevent them• How long will properly stored hay last? Looking for an enjoyable holiday experience to share with your horse friends, 4-H/FFA/Pony Club members or kids/grandkids? Dr. Cubitt shares a fun recipe she found that’s sure to be a hit 🎄 Have any topics you want to hear more about? Let us know at [email protected].____________________________________**Announcement - We'll be taking a short holiday break so there will not be a new episode, Tuesday December 21st. Episode 26 will release Tuesday, January 4th. ____________________________________30:35 – A fun holiday experience to share with your horse friends, 4-H/FFA/Pony Club members or kids/grandkids – make your own horse cookies:32:44 – How many years hay will store for and how much dry matter loss occurs (see table 1) - https://www.standleeforage.com/standlee-barn-bulletin/hay-storage-for-safety-and-to-prevent-losses/____________________________________Additional Resources:“Hay Storage for Safety and to Prevent Loss” blog post - https://www.standleeforage.com/standlee-barn-bulletin/hay-storage-for-safety-and-to-prevent-losses/“Feeding Horses in Winter: 3 Essential Tips for Forage, Hydration & Health” blog post - https://www.standleeforage.com/standlee-barn-bulletin/tips-for-feeding-horses-during-winter/____________________________________Have a topic idea or feedback to share? We want to connect with you! Email [email protected] our podcast and learn more about our co-hosts at our Beyond the Barn podcast pageSUBSCRIBE to the Beyond the Barn podcast email to be an exclusive insider!Find us on Apple, Spotify or Google Podcasts and SUBSCRIBE, so you never miss an episode.____________________________________Check out the Standlee Barn Bulletin BlogFind more nutritional resources from Dr. Stephen Duren and Dr. Tania Cubitt at https://www.standleeforage.com/nutrition/Connect with Standlee on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and TikTok  Love the podcast? Leave a rating and review on Apple – https://podcasts.apple.com/.../beyond-the-barn/id1541221306Leave a rating on Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/3dmftQmwLKDQNueUcCJBZaHave a topic idea or feedback to share? We want to connect with you! Email [email protected] our podcast and learn more about our hosts at our Beyond the Barn podcast pageSUBSCRIBE to the Beyond the Barn podcast email to be an exclusive insider!Find us on Apple, Spotify or Google Podcasts and SUBSCRIBE, so you never miss an episode._______________________________Check out the Standlee Barn Bulletin BlogFind more nutritional resources from our PhD equine nutritionists at https://www.standleeforage.com/nutrition/ Connect with Standlee on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and TikTok