Posted 5/16/2009 15:22 (#715531 - in reply to #715519) Subject: Re: wheat and rye hay
West Texas
If you cut it at the proper stage of growth, there is virtually no difference in quality of hay. Both types will look the same in the hay bale, the main difference being length of stem. The other distinguishing characteristic should be smell; rye should smell like rye and wheat like wheat.