My design would transform a bale of hay into a life-sized replica of a wild animal, and it could also be used for target/shooting practice." The invention provides a decorative accessory for a hay ...

Running a dairy farm is tough work. But for Lorraine Thiele of Cabot, Pennsylvania, it's also a canvas for creativity.

"I wanted to create a fun and eye-catching way to decorate a hay bale on a farm or ranch," said an inventor, from Lima, Ohio, "so I invented THE BALE BUDDY. My design would transform a bale of hay ...