Hoisinton Coop (United Ag Service) has straw bales for $7each. These weigh in at appox. 40 lb a peice.Have always been in a barn or in a cattle trailer so very little if any rain has got to them. Great to put in your dog house, winter displays, in your garden or anywhere else. Money is being divided between Kans 4 Kids & the Hoisington Labor Day clown committee.