Harvested And Wrapped Giant Round Hay Bales Wait For Transport Royalty-Free Stock Image

Making round bales requires fewer passes over the field and less time, fuel, and twine compared to making square bales, often more economical. Hay baled at higher moisture levels is more likely to heat, causing forage quality losses and potentially even fire. While they are still susceptible to spoiling in the rain, the large size of round bales means that less hay will be affected if a rainstorm hits before they are transported undercover. Some farmers even leave the bales in the fields after baling, often with covers to try to give them a little protection. Round bales are less stable, more difficult to transport and stack. More and more truck companies and contractors refuse to transport round bales due to road safety regulations.