How to tell if hay was rained on

So my friend has what appears to be second cutting grass hay.  He says his two nigerians goats are not interested in the hay.  I stopped by to check it out and is doesn't have a strong grass hay smell.   Almost like it had seen significant ran after cutting.  Does anyone have any tips, other than obviously testing it, to know if it might have been rained on?  I plan on having some tested on Monday.  They guy supposedly has a whole barn full and is selling it my friend at $3 a bale.  This sounds suspect since we are in a major shortage around here, especially second cutting.  Any help would be greatly appreciated!

 

Justin

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