ORIGINAL: JD IN ALBERTA
So can the deer decimate a winter wheat field, lets say 1/4 sect. big? I've seen some big herda and winter is looong. Also are there differences in the crop based on the bale? Round & big or small and rectangular, same crop? Why? One last one, I see some fields out here with what looks like blinds (wood boxes) all over it, I have been told it's for the bugs, but that doesn't seem right. Any idea what they are there for? Thx!
When deer get yarded up for the winter they can do serious damage to crop and hay bales.
As to the size of bale no, it has to do with the equipment the farmer/rancher has to make the bales (hay bind) and demand for the bales(sale wise). Square hay bales are used for sale tohobby farmsor in horse applications. Rounds for the cattle farmers. You'll usually find more rounds then squares as it is less work for the farmer.
2 types of bales, hay - feed(alfalfa, grass, etc)and straw(combinedcereal crops - wheat, barley,oats)- bedding.
Wooden boxes, plastic domes, etcare for bee's. Alfalfa/bee's go hand and hand!