cereals

vanderbadger

lads just wondering if someone like myself bought in some barley or whatever what would be the best way of storing it, I dont have any concrete walled sheds that i can free up so would have to leave loose in a hay shed or similar, im only talking a few ton here, would this be any good? does it have to be kept bone dry and how long does it last or does it go off? Would rodents be a big issue?
sorry if silly questions but have never fed anything outside of silage

whelan1

would it be of any use to get it in half tonne bags ?

vanderbadger

yes although I havent come accross anyone selling them that way

whelan1

there should be loads of the around at the moment as i dont think you are allowed to bring them back to the merchant any more - citrus can be bought at good value too

vanderbadger

sorry I meant I havent seen anyone offering to sell it by half ton bag as opposed to not being able to get the bags, i suppose I could fill the bags myself but seems like alot of messing

Casinoking

I know a couple of growers selling both whole and rolled grain in bulk or half tonne bags in Tipperary if that's any use.

vanderbadger

you can pm me their details sometime if you get a chance cheers