Our neighbor recently had their pasture grass cut and baled. To prepare for any "drought" conditions later this summer, we bought a dozen bales from them. We love that it's LOCAL, and not treated with any chemicals or pesticides.
Last night, Alan brought our bales from the field, two at a time. Off in the distance, you can see Alan driving the tractor, a bale on the front, and one on the back.
Good thing he didn't have to go far ... visibility was sort of an issue. *grin*
Alan has a bale spear mounted on the bucket of the tractor, and another spear on the back. The spears poke into the bale, allowing them to be lifted and moved.
Hay ... pretty cool!

They remind me of giant roasted marshmallows. :)
Posted by: Shellie Daniel | May 07, 2012 at 02:33 PM
I don't know, I'm no artist, but I think some round hay bales drawn into a stamp would be cute!!
Posted by: Sherri D. | May 04, 2012 at 08:56 PM
would you happen to know the brand of the bale spear for the front end loader? I am looking for one right now and am trying to find a decent one. some of them don't get to good of reviews.
thanks.
Posted by: richard in tx | May 04, 2012 at 02:51 PM
Do you have a problem with those insects that get into hay down there? I can't think of the name. I interviewed a woman once who said that rodeos coming through always bought hay from her dad since he left his to sit out long enough for the critters to wander off.
Posted by: Shala | May 03, 2012 at 07:26 AM
More valuable than gold! We are trying to get as much as we can stacked up in our barn, at least as much as we can afford. I am afraid it is going to be a really bad year this summer and we will have to give blood or sign over as organ donors to get it later - Your hay is wonderful looking, it is great to find it that isn't full of weeds and chemicals.
Posted by: Michelle Oatman | May 02, 2012 at 05:59 PM
Looks like he HAS to carry two at a time or risk tipping over! Those are BIG bales.
Posted by: Carol Dee | May 02, 2012 at 05:33 PM
So cool! Love these photos! I just adore the look of those big round bales scattered all over the fields. :-)
Posted by: Michelle W | May 02, 2012 at 05:00 PM
Boys and their toys! My DH plays with golf clubs! Your BF's toys are better! Ha! Take care...Robin
Posted by: Robin Barwacz | May 02, 2012 at 04:57 PM
Oh, and P.S. I really do enjoy seeing the farm through your eyes!
Posted by: Dee in NH | May 02, 2012 at 04:33 PM
Yes,hay! That is very cool! Those round bales do have their advantages! That could have been a lot of lugging and tossing doing it the old fashioned way! I can't believe you guys are haying already. We are just starting to green up around here. My silly daffodils aren't even blooming yet!
Posted by: Dee in NH | May 02, 2012 at 04:31 PM