Winter planning tool

Winter Feed & Hay Planner

Add your livestock and hay inventory. BarnDesk will estimate your winter requirement, inventory coverage, purchase needs, and expected cost.

Step 1 of 3

Add the animals you will feed

Use one group for animals with similar size and feeding dates.

Step 2 of 3

Add the hay you already have

Add separate lots when bale weight, quality, or cost differs.

Step 3 of 3

Your winter hay plan

Review the estimate and adjust the expected purchase bales if needed.

Add your herd to begin Your estimate will update as information is entered.
Total hay needed 0 lb dry matter
Usable hay on hand 0 lb dry matter
Bales to purchase 0 based on purchase bale
Estimated purchase cost $0 before delivery or tax

Purchase assumptions

These values only affect the bales-to-buy and cost estimate.

Herd requirement breakdown

Planning use only. Actual intake and hay needs change with forage quality, animal class, production stage, body condition, weather, feeding method, and supplementation. Test forage when possible and confirm nutrition decisions with a qualified livestock professional.