Stacking bales

funkey_monkey

What is the best way to stack bales end on end?
Is it to stack directly on top of each other or to build up in a pyramid?

I'll only be planning to go to 2 levels - possibly 3 at a push on a flat stone yard.


Thanks.

theyoungchap

Are they round or square bales?

funkey_monkey

Round.

Bass Reeves

There are two opposing views. Some prefer to stack on ends as there is more plastic covering the ends. However as these layers are on the flat some think can ingress here or along sides as plastic seams are vertical, as well any puncture will result in water going right through the bale.

I prefer to stack on the side pyramid structure as you say three bales high. My own opinion is you would never leave bales of hay or straw on there ends in a field. If plastic is holed then damage to bales are usually limited. As well if removing bales with a rear spike pyramid style is safter

bogman_bass

Really? I would only leave them on their ends in a field! If not the crows will make pin cushions of them

hopeso

I've stacked both ways... The only real difference is that the ones tipped on their ends hold their round shape better. How they are wrapped and handled after wrapping has far more influence on the quality of the silage than the way they're stacked.....