Keep your haystack no wider than 5 meters, and build it so the cover can be pulled tight at a 45° angle along the sides — that’s how you get a snug, weather-ready fit!

Cover your haystack with the hay cover, making sure there’s at least 50 cm of space between the bottom edge and the ground. This helps avoid standing water and keeps the airflow nice and natural.

The cover has two sides — one with writing and one without. Make sure the side that says 'THIS SIDE DOWN' is facing the bales. The blank side should be up, looking at the sky.

Always stack your hay in a pyramid shape. 

Make sure your cover stays tight, with at least a 45° slopes. Don’t let your cover get loose.​

 Don’t place the bales flat-side down.

Make sure your cover stays tight, with at least a 45° slopes.​

Never let your cover get loose. 

 Avoid leaving a large flat surface on top of the stack.

Store your bales at least 25 cm off the ground — pallets work great — to keep them safe from ground moisture or runoff. And for better airflow inside the stack, leave about 25 cm of space between each bale. 

 Stacks built in a North–South direction get more sun exposure throughout the day — giving your bales a better chance to stay dry and in great shape.

Shady spots — like under trees — aren’t ideal for storing bales. It’s best to keep at least 8–10 meters of space between your stack and any trees, buildings, or other haystacks to let the air flow and the sun do its job.