Organic Herbal Haylage Cubes 1/2 (3 pieces, each approx. 250 kg)

Proper storage is key: Our organic haylage
It should be stored in a cool place such as a garage or stable and
Protect from direct sunlight. Make sure to keep the balls of the plant away from the plants.
to protect against animals. Birds, mice, or cats can peck or gnaw at it.
or scratching can quickly create holes in the foil. Undiscovered holes can lead to...
This can lead to mold growth.

When receiving haylage, a thorough check of the
Bales are essential. Damaged plastic sheeting could promote mold growth. Discover
If you have a damaged bale, we recommend feeding it first and
Check the quality of the bale. Check for mold spots on the outside.
The excess should be removed generously. The rest of the bale can normally be removed.
It can be fed without hesitation, as the mold does not penetrate the bale.
If the haylage smells sour, is warm, or you are unsure, it
It is generally always better to dispose of the affected bale.

As soon as you open a haylage bale, we recommend
Shake it well so that the air can circulate freely. Store the
The haylage should then be stored in a cool, dark place to allow the
To maintain quality.

This way your haylage will stay fresh for up to a week in summer and
even stays fresh and delicious for up to two weeks in winter.

Our organic haylage consists of up to 40 different
Grass and herb varieties that contain a wide range of vitamins and trace elements
supply. Ryegrass and other fast-growing grasses and poisonous plants such as
Autumn crocuses are not included in our hay.

The main components include:

Meadow fescue, orchardgrass, Kentucky bluegrass
Meadow foxtail, bentgrass (white and red), meadow fescue, sweet vernal grass, and many more.

As well as many different herbs, including:

Dandelion, yarrow, broadleaf plantain, ribwort plantain,
Red clover, oregano, thyme, wild carrot, daisies, chickweed,
Lady's mantle, meadowsweet, bedstraw, cinquefoil, mugwort, field scabious,
Cornflower and much more.

Note regarding our analysis:
Please note that due to a harvest area of 400–600 hectares, these are only sample analyses. The results depend on the time of day, area, crop size, and other factors. As this is a natural product, the values can vary from year to year and even within individual bales. Therefore, this analysis should be considered a guideline only.

New analyses will be available no later than [date].September 1st of the respective harvest yearentered.

The following analyses are currently available:

From the year 2025:

PDF -HERB HAYAGE ANALYSIS 2025 (First Cut Standard)
PDF -HERB HAYAGE ANALYSIS 2025 (First Cut Dry)
PDF -HERB HAYAGE ANALYSIS 2025 (First Cut Moist)

From the year 2024:

PDF -HERB HAYAGE ANALYSIS 2024 (First Cut - Sample 1)
PDF -HERB HAYAGE ANALYSIS 2024 (First Cut - Sample 2)
PDF -HERB HAYAGE ANALYSIS 2024 (Second Cut)

In addition to our herbal hay, we also produce high-quality
and low-allergen organic herbal haylage. It also comes from our grasses-
and herb-rich meadows at the foot of the Black Forest. The ensiling process
It is produced without silage additives or other acids. Our premium organic
Herbal haylage is thoroughly packaged directly in the field during harvesting and
then safely stored until you order it!

Sustainable grassland management and fertilization

We maintain our grassland with the utmost care. Since
For several years we have been working according to the PLOCHER® concept, which improves the floor
independent of chemical fertilizers and pesticides.

In addition, we fertilize our fields with liquid manure,
which is processed. This takes place in our biogas plant, where a
Most of the methane is extracted and used for energy production.
It can. Here, the transformation into a high-quality product already takes place during storage.
Instead of "rotting product". This makes our liquid manure almost odorless and harmless.
neither soil nor groundwater, but helps to stimulate soil life and with
to provide important nutrients.

Harvesting and ensiling

Before harvesting begins, we check the fields with drones,
to ensure that no wild animals are hiding in the tall grass.
Together with other farmers, we founded the organization "Action
"Rehkitzrettung Immendingen eV" was founded.

The grass is cut with high-cut skids and reduced
Harvested at a cutting height of approximately 10-12cm. The rotational speed of the mowing tools was adjusted.
This means that hardly any soil and sand are kicked up during mowing, and the clippings
It stays clean. The harvested crop can easily fall onto the sufficiently high grass.
and leave to dry in a well-ventilated area.

The grass is harvested until it reaches a residual moisture content of max. 45%.
loosely dried in the field and then spread with the gentle belt rake
Maggots were driven. The advantage of these machines is that they don't get dirty.
Take it with you and carefully gather the harvested crop. This not only allows
not only a clean quality, but also the avoidance of crumbling losses.

Now the harvested crop is pressed and immediately afterwards with the
The bale wrapper is wrapped in foil. We do not add any silage additives or acids.
Then the bales are collected, marked, and taken to the storage area.
Dangers are avoided so as not to disrupt the fermentation process. Lactic acid bacteria begin.
In this process, the sugars naturally contained in the plants are converted into lactic acid.
to convert, thereby lowering the pH value. This acidic environment preserves the
It feeds and prevents the growth of harmful microorganisms.

After a storage period of 6-8 weeks, the ripening process begins.
Completed and the bales are ready to be fed to your horse!

• First cut: approx. 2 kg/100 kg body weight fresh substance as a minimum amount to strengthen gastrointestinal health
• Second cut: approx. 1.5 kg/100 kg body weight fresh substance as a minimum amount to maintain gastrointestinal health
• If food is available free of charge, please check the actual amount consumed.
• If roughage intake exceeds 1.7 kg per 100 kg body weight, the energy and protein content of the consumed amount should be adjusted.
• A switch to haylage feeding should be made slowly and over a period of approximately 2 weeks.

The ration depends on the determined needs and the further formulation of the ration, as well as the size/weight of the horse. We cannot give a feeding recommendation suitable for all horses here; please calculate based on your horse's individual requirements or feel free to contact us!