Why do farmers keep bales of hay out in the fields?

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Why not let them dry out inside a barn? I’d imagine leaving them out, exposed to the elements, would allow for a higher likelihood of fodder becoming mouldy?

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If at all possible the hay is dry before you bale it. As most have stated wet hay is a big fire risk. Not needing a building just for hay storage is also a big plus. Most of the farmers I know now use very large round bales which can be moved with a tractor to where they are needed and wrapped, no need to handle them twice.

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