What is Haylage?

Haylage is grass, cut just like hay but, instead of being allowed to dry out completely, it is baled when the moisture content is still relatively high. Dust and spores are retained along with the moisture and will not become airborne when the bale is opened.

The bales are immediately wrapped in multiple layers of polythene to exclude all air from the bale and allow a mild fermentation to take place to preserve the bale with no waste. Our production of haylage is entirely natural and we do not use any artificial preservatives.

The haylage is then left for 8 to 10 weeks. after which it is then ready for feeding.

Advantages of haylage versus hay

• Haylage is dust free - healthier and no need to soak
• Haylage bales are denser - less storage space required
• Haylage bales are wrapped in polythene - so it can be stored outside
• Haylage is more palatable than hay - more enjoyable for the horse and less wastage
• Haylage has a higher nutritional value - hard feed can be reduced
• Haylage is a more natural feed and more easily digested - horses prefer wetter forages (many horses dip their own hay) many fussy eaters will prefer haylage
• Haylage is more cost-effective