Making Haylage

Hello,

 

I am currently making small square dry bales.  I'm looking on some advice on making haylage and had a few questions.

 

My plan is to use my drum mower to lay the hay down. The drum mower lays the hay down in a 3 or 4 foot wide windrow. The hay is usually a combo of orchard grass. timothey and red and ladino white clover.

 

Should I rake the hay  prior to round baling or just bale away? Mt thought is it would be well into the wilt stage on top but pretty wet underneath. Is that a concern or am I thinking too much?

 

Thanks,

 

Mike

Making Haylage