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[optin-monster-shortcode id=”enlwmczawe33wnab2iuu”] Straw vs Hay: What is Hay? Let’s start with hay. Hay is primarily a livestock feed. There are various different types of hay available such as timothy, alfalfa, etc. but hayis generally grasses, and also some grains, leaves, and legumes that have been harvested, dried and baled for use as animal fodder (or feed) before the seeds have formed (the formation of the seeds lowers hay’s nutritional value). Horses, cows,sheep, and Prices for hay depend on where you live, the time of year and the supply of hay available. Right now in our area, hay is selling for nearly $9/square bale. Round bales are also available, at far more economical prices, for larger herds of livestock. Straw vs Hay: What is Straw? Straw is primarily livestock bedding. Straw is a by-product of the harvest, usually the stalks and stems of the cereal grains or grasses such as oats, barley, rye or wheat, which are harvested after the plants are dead, so straw is far drier and doesn’t smell nearly as good, although I think it does still have a nice, albeit it fainter, farm-y smell! Occasionally there will be some kernels left at the tips of the stalks (the chickens love to eat those!), but straw is mostly hollow stems. Although goats can eat straw, there isn’t as much nutritional value in straw as there is in hay. Straw is far less expensive than hay in our area, selling for under $4/square bale. So logically, we use straw and hay for their intended purposes. ...

People have built houses from straw since the Paleolithic Era, but modern Today, far from being a fringe building method, straw bale construction is code-approved. It has its own section in Appendix S of the International Residential Code (IRC), which has been adopted by every state except Wisconsin. It’s a method also used all over the world. If you’re wondering what it would be like to live in a straw bale house, a word that would definitely sum it up is cozy. Straw bales have up to three times the “The thick walls create a strong feeling of security and the gentle undulations within the natural materials create a deep sense of beauty,” Morrison says. “It’s not uncommon for people to literally walk up to walls and rub their hands on them. I’ve never seen anyone do that in a conventionally built, stick frame and drywall house!” On This Page • • • • • Two Approaches to Straw Bale Construction One version of a straw bale home is a “Nebraska-style” structure. Bales are piled on top of each other and support the roof, which can be made from any conventional Morrison calls the second approach the infill method. He says it’s more common because it allows more flexibility and fewer design restraints. Although standard doors and windows can be framed into both types, it’s easier to include them in a post-and-beam structure. Sometimes the “Nebraska” and infill methods are used on the same building. Inclusion of a basement is “always possible,” Morrison says, but it requires interi...

Share on Pinterest Humans have been using straws for thousands of years. The straw dates back to at least 3000 B.C., when Sumerians drank beer through tubes made of gold. In the 1800s, people used stalks of rye as straws. The paper straw was introduced in 1888, but by the 1970s, plastic straws became popular. Today, straws are widely used. About However, drinking through a straw may have more drawbacks than benefits. The practice can lead to negative health and environmental effects over time. Drinking with a straw has potential advantages. The practice: Increases convenience When you drink straight from a cup, you have to tip it toward your face. This increases the risk of spills. Using a straw makes it easier to sip the drink without tilting it too far. The practice is especially helpful if your beverage has ice. Improves hygiene Drinking through a straw may be ideal when consuming a canned beverage. It’s more sanitary than directly putting your mouth on the can. Harmful bacteria can survive on the lids of aluminum cans. The bacteria can contaminate the cans during storage, transportation, or handling at the store. Drinking with a straw is also more hygienic at restaurants. It prevents you from putting your mouth on glasses, which can harbor bacteria if they’re improperly washed or handled. Helps people with disabilities Drinking from a cup might be difficult for people with: • motor disorders • strength disorders • By using a straw, people with these conditions drink be...

Verywell Fit content is rigorously reviewed by a team of qualified and experienced fact checkers. Fact checkers review articles for factual accuracy, relevance, and timeliness. We rely on the most current and reputable sources, which are cited in the text and listed at the bottom of each article. Content is fact checked after it has been edited and before publication. A quality water bottle is key for staying well hydrated. Bonus points for a water bottle with a straw. Drinking through a straw is convenient and easier when you're on the move, so you'll likely A water bottle with a built-in straw eliminates the need for single-use straws and is more suited for workouts. When shopping for a water bottle, some features to consider besides a straw are its material—glass, stainless steel, or plastic are most common—and care instructions. Most water bottles are not dishwasher safe, so read the description carefully if that's important to you. When reviewing water bottles with straws for our roundup, we evaluated each pick for material, price, care instructions, and functionality. We also tested some of our favorite options in the 4.5 /5 When we tested this product, we gave it high points for versatility, value, and seal. It features a straw lid for straw lovers, but you can also conveniently swap it out for the included chug lid for optimal versatility. The convenient carry handle featured on each lid proved helpful during testing, helping us carry the water bottle from place to...

Using straw as mulch in the garden saves me money, crops, and my sanity. (Note: Straw is not hay.) See the many benefits of mulching with straw bales in the vegetablegarden. No, I’m not Rumpelstiltskin, the cranky gnome in a Grimm fairy tale; I can’t spin straw into gold. But s traw bales are inexpensive gold for gardens. I only pay $4 a bale, and the straw saves me hours of weeding, watering, and worrying.I get it from a farmer nearby. Numerous garden centers stock straw, too. Bales are huge; one will usually cover the garden. Just be sure that you are buying straw, not hay. Organic hay bales are harder to find; just avoid any that have been treated with consistent herbicides. Everything in the vegetable garden is mulched with a 6-inch layer, including blueberries, Alpine strawberries and cranberries. I use a foot or two of straw atop the potato bed to grow clean potatoes that can be easily harvested. Tubers form in the straw and crops are always bigger when I use the straw mulch. Straw is NotHay First, let me explain that straw is not hay.You don’t want to use hay, as it will cause nightmares and plenty of weed pulling. Hay is a grass that is primarily grown and cut for livestock. Itis difficult to cut hay without at least some of the grass going toseed. Straw are the dry hollow hay stalks remaining after cereal crops such as wheat or barley have been harvested they contains few or no seed heads, especially when compared to hay.” (University of Maryland Extension Service...

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