I haven't seen anyone square bale around here in years.
Before the chicks started laying I searched for a bale of wheat straw. I could have used the tiny bale found in stores but didn't want it. Could have drove over 100 miles to get a bale for $8, I caught a farmer sowing soybeans on his wheat field and asked for some. Sure, go to the other end where I haven't planted yet and get all you want. I raked 2 55 gallon trash bags full. That ought to be about 3/4 of a bale. Might last for years.
I spotted a pile of wheat in the area that the trucks were filled. Got 2 5 gallon buckets of wheat. My son ferments scratch for the chicks with added spices. Adds some of the wheat to it.

I watched the dealer's auction yesterday. An off brand spincast reel that looks like a Zebco 202 sold for $4. An off brand 3500 spinning reel sold for $8. Both sold by the carton of 4. I got a dozen Micro/USB 10 ft charging cords for $12.