Question 1: Why do farmers bale hay?
A To create fertilizers
B To feed livestock during colder months
C To improve soil health
Baled hay provides livestock with a nutritious food source during winter when fresh grass is not available, ensuring the sustainability of farming operations throughout the year.
Correct Answer: To feed livestock during colder months
Question 2: How were these round hay bales formed?
A With a combine harvester
B With a hay baler
C With a swather
Modern hay production involves multiple types of machinery, but it’s the hay baler that’s responsible for producing nice, uniform bales—just like the round ones shown in our homepage image from North Yorkshire.
Correct Answer: With a hay baler
Question 3: ‘Bucking hay’ refers to what process?
A Harvesting by hand
B Feeding the horses
C Throwing hay bales
Hay bucking involves manually stacking rectangular bales, ranging from 50 to 150 pounds, and throwing—or ‘bucking’ them—up high. You may have seen it before, as hay bucking competitions are common at rodeos and festivals.
Correct Answer: Throwing hay bales