The time required for the bale to fully ferment

The time required for the bale to fully ferment

The time required for the bale to fully ferment will depend on the maturity of the forage at harvest and weather conditions. If possible, wait six to eight weeks after harvest before feeding bales. If using a TMR mixer or other grinder to process bales, make sure the machine can handle the bales. Grinding bales requires a heavy-duty machine that can withstand huge forces. Keeping your knives sharp will reduce the amount of mixer and tractor horsepower required to grind the package.