Doing my own hay

Posted by Doug, Ontario on November 29, 2004 at 14:44:35 from (66.185.84.75):

I am planning to hay one of my fields myself this spring and am looking for advice on square balers. I have about 50 acres that has been hayed by a local cattle farmer and I now have a few horses so have sectioned off about 10 acres back for pasture and my own hay needs.
I now have an 8n that is in great shape but I am not sure how practical using it as a working tractor is.
I imagine that I will need some type of sickel mower, a rake, and a baler. I have thought of hiring someone to do the work for me, but I really would like to do it myself. Any ideas on cost? compatible equipment with the 8n? Also what is a good rule of thumb for standard size horse bales/acre?

Thanks for your help.

Regards/Doug

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