Silage Users

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SeannyT

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I'm curious if anyone out there has tried or ever heard of anyone moving silage and then trying to repack it. I know secondary fermentation will ultimately start once the silage has been opened to the air, but I've also heard that if the weather is cold then spoilage may be reduced. In a situation where I might have to buy in extra silage but distance is an issue-- which leads to my question of trying to re-ensile the silage. Comments are welcomed.
 

wfq

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Well, I'll tell you my experience but since I am from Kansas and I see you are from Canada I think the weather conditions that effect silage will be drastically different.  It is possible to repack silage but I don't think it's possible to get it packed as good the second time for some reason.  In Kansas I think if you were going to do it this time of year the main concern I would have would be the temps coming in March.  If it stays cooler it will help.  I certainly would not carry over any repacked silage.  Feed it first and keep any original packed for last.  We have repacked some over the years with mixed results. We have trouble getting it to pack as tight the second time.
 

HF CHARS

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I would say if you have any access to a bagger use that .  I our experience here running it through a bagger eliminates allot of the air exposure ,
 

drl

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Just be careful on how much you pay because you could lose a decent percentage of energy with it even getting a little hot from moving. I could be wrong but you could lose say 10% in a week. Anyone got a better estimate?
 

upthecreek

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I moved a large amount of silage several years ago here in MB.  It is best to move when the weather is cold and it will not re-pack.  Try to only move a 5-6 day supply at a time, it seemed to keep about that long before it spoiled.  Good Luck.
 

doc-sun

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Anybody know of any silage in bags small enough to be moved?  If so pm me.
 

jagerbeef

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Make sure it is cold.  My uncle did this once with holstein heifers and lost three to lysteria.  I am with everyone else only get what you can feed in less than a week.
 
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