A few posts back, "deep end of the loom" (love that name!) asked me to tell a bit more about the haying process. If you want my version, read on. If you'd like to read the official wikipedia version, click here . Haying happens in three steps: cutting, raking and baling. This process takes several days, as the hay must be dry when baled. Moist hay molds and heats up and has even been known to spontaneously combust, burning down the barn. Gotta have dry hay. This first photo is of our haybine. The haybine not only cuts the hay, it also crimps each piece of long grass in several places, to allow for faster drying. We usually cut hay in the early afternoon, when the dew is gone. When we're done, long row of cut grass lie waiting. The hay is allowed to dry for two to three days, depending on wind and sun conditions. Obviously, the more wind and sun the days hold, the quicker the hay will dry. When we feel like the hay is nearly dry, we go out with the rake. There are diff...
Wonderful photos, reminds me of South Dakota!
ReplyDeletewow! how beautiful! she really does have an eye for such things!
ReplyDeleteThere's nothing like driving by one of those fields of sunflowers, either. I had a hummingbird find my single sunflower already!
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful pics!! Your dd does have a talent for photography. What will you do with your whole field of sunflowers? (showing my ignorance here but I'm curious) In personal news, my dh was offered a JOB yesterday! It's local, it's stable, and it's a rich blessing after 9 trying months. I knew you'd want to know so you can rejoice with us!
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