Finding a Reliable Hay Bale Scale for the Barn

If you've spent any time tossing forage around, you know that a hay bale scale is the only way to stop playing a guessing game with your livestock's diet. We've all been there—looking at a stack of rounds or squares and thinking, "Yeah, those look like they're about 800 pounds each." But then the winter drags on, the bales disappear faster than expected, and you realize your "800-pound" bales were actually closer to 650. Or worse, you're buying by the bale and realize you're paying premium prices for a lot of air and fluff. ...

May 1, 2026 · 6 min · Penthana Munoz