Where should I wrap?
Wrapping at the storage site minimizes handling of wrapped bales and reduces the potential for damaging plastic. Mishandling wrapped bales risks damage to and spoilage of the bale. However, bale squeeze attachments are readily available for transporting and stacking individually wrapped silage bales.
Individually wrapped bales can be stacked on their sides or ends. It has been suggested that stacking bales on their flat ends reduces the potential for UV degradation of the plastic since the ends have more layers of film. Patch small holes in the bale’s plastic using a repair tape treated to resist degradation from ultraviolet (UV) light. UV deterioration of other types of tape, such as duct tape, makes them unacceptable for repairing holes.
Store bales on a well-drained sod and away from trees or weeds that might harbor rodents and insects that attract birds and lead to plastic damage. Avoid locations with excessively coarse stubble that may cause small punctures.