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Thumb of Michigan | Looks like you are using over the edge type net wrap. My understanding is with over the edge, leave a gap for certain. Otherwise, rain follows the net over the edge.
When I stored my net wrap bales (over the edge), I found they had less spoilage with about 12" or more gap. That way snow didn't bridge the gap usually. I never used narrower net wrap (some call edge to edge).
The biggest problem with outside storage is moisture wicking up from the bottom of bales. I placed bales on electric poles, stone piles and pallets.
Also, in snowy areas, I found bales orientated North/South rows worked better. Ice on north side of net wrapped bales makes work for you, with East/West rows.
I try attaching some articles about RB storage.
Edited by r82230 10/3/2022 10:04
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 HF-Keep-your-bales-dry-to-conserve.pdf (1103KB - 123 downloads)
RB-StorageConservation-SDSU.pdf (809KB - 117 downloads)
progressiveforage.com-How long will baleage keep.pdf (614KB - 123 downloads)
UWV-Round-Bale-Storage-Costs.pdf (293KB - 104 downloads)
Virginia-RoundBaleMovingStorage.pdf (489KB - 120 downloads)
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Storing net wrap bales outside.
