What is the hay scythe and what was its use?

What is hay?

Why was haymaking such an important time for farmers?

When is mowing done?

What is the whetstone and what was its use?

What is the whetstone holder and what was its use?

What are the hammer and the anvil and what was their use?

How was hay protected from night-time humidity during drying?

What is the rake and what was its use?

How was hay transported?

How was hay transported by wagon?

How was hay transported by sled?

How did the transport with the pannier take place?

How did the transport using the fasces (or bundle) take place?

How was hay transported using canvas?

Where was the hay stored?

What is hay fermentation and why is it important to manage it correctly?

How was the hay dried?

What is the gallows and what was its use?

What is haymaking?

What is a hay cutter and what was its use?

How was hay fed to animals?