Advantages of silage:

• It is less at risk from weather.
• It retains higher proportion of nutrient than hay. It preserves 85% of feed energy.
• Crop can be preserved as silage more cheaply, more quickly and with less labor.
• It requires less storage space.
• Risk of fire is avoided.
• Any forage crops are fit for ensiling.
• It is palatable and slightly laxative.
• It is a better source of protein and carotene than hay.

Disadvantages of silage:

• Transportation problem is generally experienced in silage than that of hay.
• Permanent structure for preparing silage is required.
• Wastage may be high due to affluent losses or if not prepared properly.
• Poorly prepared silage is not accepted by animals.