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We began raising hay in order
to feed our menagerie in order to give them the best food: horses, cattle, and
goats. We have learned a lot about nutrition and forage and you can
benefit from our research.
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As a bonus, Albert, the machinery wizard who
manages the harvest (in addition to the fertilizing and irrigation), has becomes
a certified organic producer. This means that some of our fields are
raised consistent with organic practices, for those who want organic pasture
harvest.
We have single-harvest fields of mountain meadow grass, replete with
the myriad variety of forbs (wildflowers) that are present in a 2,500' altitude dry land
field, to irrigated plus 90% alfalfa. We call this dairy quality, seeing as we have
a goat dairy.
Our experiences with hay will
support your purchasing decisions. For example, horses can subsist very
well on a mainly grass hay diet with a minor percentage of alfalfa. Only
if an equine is working or training does it need a higher percentage of alfalfa
hay. Most horses do just fine on a grass hay diet; in fact, the roughage
is desirable for them.
We can haul hay to your
location, if that is your need (for a fee). We are located in Okanogan
County, north central Washington, and charge accordingly for mileage. Albert
has a semi that hauls approximately 7 ton of the 4x4 round bales. These
large bales make for easier feeding in the wintertime. Some people like to
leave the large bales out for "munching hay" and add some "candy
bales" (smaller square bales) of the higher alfalfa blend. This
makes for happy critters!
Contact us
for more information and specific detail about your hay needs
Albert Roberts, Certified organic
producer
albert@pinestumpfarms.com

288 Haley Creek Road - PO Box 1967 - Omak, WA
98841 - (509) 826-9492
info@pinestumpfarms.com