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Old 04/22/12, 06:10 PM
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We bought some straw yesterday from our hay guy. I didn't get out of the truck when the bf picked them up. Just unloaded them and the bottoms have purple mold and when you hit them they "puff'' a little. Is it safe to peal off the bottom part and still use the top half or just throw the three bales away?
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Old 04/22/12, 06:13 PM
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When in doubt, throw it out. That's how I deal with hay and I would do the same with straw
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Old 04/22/12, 06:19 PM
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Compost.
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Old 04/22/12, 06:22 PM
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Thank you thats what I thought. I learned my lesson always check the stuff myself.
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Old 04/22/12, 06:35 PM
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Not worth the chance. Bye Bye icky straw.
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BTW, if this is your "regular" hay guy, you probably want to let him know the condition of the straw. He may know already <sigh> but I'd tell him for sure.
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Old 04/22/12, 09:17 PM
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I wouldn't use moldy straw either, put it in the compost or burn it.
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Old 04/22/12, 09:38 PM
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I'm calling my hay guy tomorrow and let him know. He's a nice guy so hopefully he will trade them out. If not a big old bond fire is in our future.
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if this came from your reg hay guy you should return it if possible for better stuff he does not want bad word of mouth stuff getting around about his products
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