Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Things You’ll Need:
- Contact numbers
- Money
- Vehicle
- Hay
Step1
Check with area feed stores to see if they have hay.
Step2
Look at bulletin boards posted at feed stores and veterinarian clinics for hay ads. Also check the local newspaper.
Step3
Call all of the numbers you collect to check what type of hay the seller is offering. Also check the price of the hay.
Step4
Ask where the hay is stored.
Step5
Find out when the hay was baled.
Step6
Choose the hay that you would like to try after comparing the price, storage facilities and types of hay.
Step7
Look at the hay to determine if it is of good quality. Check for mold by smelling and feeling inside the bale. It should smell fresh.
Step8
If possible, take a handful of the hay and bring it to your local agriculture office. They will often test the hay for free and let you know the quality.