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.
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.