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Things to look out for when buying fresh hay

Farmers Making hay in Mwea Kirinyaga county for animal feeds (fodder). [David Gichuru, Standard]

Dear Daktari, I have always produced my own livestock feeds but the prolonged drought situation around the country has pushed me into buying animal feeds and especially hay. Now in the market, I have seen a number of bales different in color and size. What should a farmer look OUT for when buying hay? [Justus Wanyoike, Embu County]

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