How to get unlimited hay in Stardew Valley?

To get unlimited hay in Stardew Valley, build silos to store grass harvested with a scythe, then strategically plant Grass Starters (especially at winter's end), thin mature grass to allow regrowth, and place fences or decorative items on some grass to create grazing areas animals can't eat, effectively turning it into a constant food source and hay-generating machine. You can also transfer full silos into chests for continuous hay collection and use bombs in upgraded barns to access auto-fed hay.
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Can I get hay without a silo?

It can only be harvested from Grass if there is an unfilled Silo on the farm.
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How to have unlimited grass for animals in Stardew Valley?

If you plant grass and place a fence on top you create an unlimited grass recourse your animals can eat from in Stardew Valley as it never disappears.
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How do you get hay when farm feeding is full Stardew Valley?

If you go into your Coop (or Barn) and you have animals to feed, you can grab pieces of Hay from the dispenser inside the Coop. Right-click multiple times (make sure you don't have the Hay selected or it'll just put it back in every time) and you can grab as much Hay as you want.
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Is it cheaper to buy hay or grass starter stardew?

Between plopping down a grass starter and harvesting it into the silo and buying the hay, they both cost the same on average - the grass starter will contain an average of two hay. Of course, unlike the hay, the grass starter can multiply if you give it time.
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How many silos for 24 animals in Stardew Valley?

1 silo can feed 9 animals, so a total of 3 silos would be needed to feed the 24 animals of a full Deluxe Barn and Deluxe Coop for the season. Hay can also be obtained when harvesting Wheat.
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Is there a way to make hay in Stardew Valley?

Yes, you can grow hay in Stardew Valley, primarily by planting Grass Starters and cutting the grown grass with a scythe (or harvesting mature Wheat for a chance at hay), but you need a Silo for grass to automatically store hay, otherwise it goes to your inventory. Wheat gives hay as a 40% byproduct, but it goes to your inventory and must be manually placed in the silo. 
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Do silos fill automatically in Stardew?

You build a Stardew Valley Silos first and it works automatically. Just cut the grass, and it fills up. Having multiple silos is an added advantage for players with more barns and large numbers of animals in stardew valley.
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How do you stockpile hay in Stardew Valley?

How do I store hay in Stardew Valley? Hay is stored in silos. Each silo can hold up to 240 pieces of hay. You can also store excess hay in chests if your silos are full.
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How to get a hay hopper in Stardew Valley?

It comes with all Barns and Coops, and cannot be picked up or moved. Once hay is dispensed by right-clicking on the Hay Hopper, it can be placed on the feeding bench where animals can eat it.
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What is the most profitable item to sell in Stardew Valley?

The most profitable items in Stardew Valley are processed goods, primarily Ancient Fruit Wine, especially with the Artisan profession, but the absolute highest single-item sale (post 1.6) is a smoked Legend Fish (around 42k gold). For crops, Starfruit (as wine) and Truffles (as oil) are top, while Sweet Gem Berries are great for high-value raw selling, making Artisan goods your best long-term strategy.
 
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What is 1 ton of hay worth?

How much does a round bale of hay cost? Round bales of hay that are larger in size are being sold for $75 to $90 each ton. Alfalfa-grade bales of hay cost around $140 to $165 per ton. Meanwhile, grass hay bales are sold for $125 to $150 per ton.
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How to get infinite grass in Stardew Valley?

You can create infinite grass in Stardew Valley by placing a Grass Starter and immediately covering it with a fence post, lightning rod, or other non-consumable object (like a decorative statue) to protect the original patch from animals. This protected patch will continuously spread new grass to adjacent tiles during Spring, Summer, and Fall, creating a self-sustaining food source for your animals without depleting your hay. 
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How to store hay if you don't have a barn?

To store hay without a barn, keep it elevated on pallets or gravel, ensure good air circulation, and protect it thoroughly from rain and sun using sturdy, well-secured tarps or purpose-built covers, creating sloped tops on stacks to shed water, and consider simple structures like carports or cattle panel shelters for better protection. Proper outdoor storage minimizes spoilage, but indoor storage in any dry, ventilated space is always best.
 
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What's the point of a silo in Stardew Valley?

In Stardew Valley, a Silo stores hay automatically when you cut grass with a scythe, providing an essential food source for your barn and coop animals, especially during winter or rainy days, preventing the need to buy expensive feed from Marnie. Each silo holds 240 hay, which can be accessed via hoppers in your animal buildings to keep them fed, with Deluxe Coops/Barns automatically refilling from silos.
 
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What is the best way to harvest hay?

The best day for harvesting will be a hot, dry day with low humidity, so cut hay can dry quickly and evenly. Cutting can be done by hand or with different types of machinery, depending on the type of hay crop and the field size.
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Is raising hay profitable?

Whether growing hay is worth it depends on factors such as market demand, crop yield, and operational costs. With proper management, growing hay can be a profitable endeavor.
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How big is a 1000 lb hay bale?

Small square bale: about 2 ft × 1.5 ft × 1.5 ft, weighing 40–75 lbs. Large square bale: around 3 ft × 3 ft × 8 ft, weighing 800–1,500 lbs. Small round bale: roughly 4 ft × 4 ft, weighing 600–800 lbs. Large round bale: about 5 ft × 6 ft, weighing 1,000–1,500 lbs.
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Is buying hay in bulk cheaper?

Buy in Bulk: A large shipment of hay is nearly always cheaper than multiple smaller ones because of transport costs. If you have the storage space, purchase all the hay you'll need for a year at one time. If you don't have the space, consider purchasing a year's worth of hay, but taking delivery in stages.
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