What it is
Hay’s younger sibling — wetter, softer, denser nutrition.
Haylage is grass cut at a higher moisture than hay (around 35–45%), wilted briefly in the field, then sealed in plastic wrap to ferment slowly without spoiling. The result is a feed that smells fresh, feels supple, and holds onto the sugars and protein that drying off into hay would otherwise lose.
It’s the choice for horses with respiratory sensitivities — with virtually no airborne dust or mould spores compared to dry hay — and for animals that need a denser ration than meadow hay alone.
Why owners choose haylage
Three good reasons.
- Virtually dust-free. Wrapping locks the moisture in — nothing for an irritated airway to react to.
- Higher nutrition per bite. Wilting preserves more of the sugars, protein and leaf than full sun-drying.
- Easy on fussy eaters. Soft, fragrant and palatable — horses that pick at hay will often hoover up haylage.
Specifications
Bale formats
- Big round wrapped bales — the standard for yards. Use within five days of opening.
- Large square wrapped bales — stacks more efficiently in confined spaces.
- Storage — keep wrapped, off the ground, out of strong sun.
- Shelf life — sealed bales good for around 12 months from baling date.
- If a bale is punctured — tape it the same day or feed it out within the week.
Also available
Other forage from the farm.
Want a price for haylage?
We’ll tell you what we have available and what it works out to per bale.