C&K, In one of my earlier posts, I said my Rubbermaid bins have holes drilled into them to keep they hay dry. I was responding to TipiDancer for some options to keep her hay. I know you have to keep it dry and any mold at all could be fatal to the animals. I agree I too love the smell of...

Rubbermaid storage bins would be a good option for you then. They have large sizes to keep large amounts. Your ultimate goal is to keep it dry and mold free. Keep trying, you'll find something that can please everyone in your family.

Not for long term storage. The plastic bag will cause it to mold. If you have a large cardboard box, that would work and it's cheap. I use rubbermaid with holes drilled into it.

I have been using local bales lately. I use the rubbermaid since it stacks nicely and can hold alot. I keep my extra in three rubbermaid bins downstairs with holes drilled into them for air circulation. I keep two smaller containers upstairs without holes for what I am currently using and go...

Find the driest place possible. I personally have used Rubbermaid type containers and drilled holes in them for air circulation and to try and confine it. Once you open a bale of hay, I always have them explode. This will give you a neat and tidy way to store it while having axcess at all times.