Who has the best view on the farm? The cat on top, of course! This hay bale coloring page shows a tall stack of hay with a ladder. Grab the free printable and color it in with big, easy strokes.
Why Kids Love This Hay Bale Stack
Five square hay bales sit slightly off-center on top of each other, with a few stray pieces of straw sticking out. A ladder leans against the right side, and a cat with pointy ears and whiskers sits on the very top bale. Everything is drawn with simple, straight shapes – big spaces that toddlers can color in without stress. It’s also a great way to practice counting.
🖨️ Step by Step: How to Print It Best
Click “Print” on the right, or download the image or PDF.
Letter or A4 in portrait, scaling set to “Fit to page” – the picture fits the sheet perfectly.
Regular printer paper is fine for colored pencils; for paint, use thicker paper (65–110 lb).
Grab your crayons and go – then give the finished picture a spot on the fridge!
All About Hay and Barn Cats
Hay is dried grass. In summer, farmers cut the meadow, let the grass dry in the sun and then press it into bales. In winter, when little grows outside, cows, horses, sheep and rabbits eat that hay. It has to be stored completely dry so it doesn’t get moldy. Lots of farms have barn cats that keep mice away from the feed – and love napping on a cozy hay bale.
What to Do with Your Finished Hay Bale Stack
Glue on short bits of raffia or yarn to make the hay look real. Or stack shoe boxes into your own hay tower and set a stuffed animal on top.
Color Ideas for Your Hay Bale Stack
Hay, wood and a cat – these colors make the page feel cozy.
Warm yellow with a hint of ochre looks like dry hay.
Medium brown makes the wooden ladder stand out.
An orange cat with dark stripes fits right in on a farm.
For a fantasy tower, color each bale a different rainbow shade.
Great Times for This Coloring Page
This hay bale tower fits lots of moments.
Perfect in summer when farmers make hay.
Pairs great with building towers from blocks.
A sweet page for every kitty fan.
Five bales and lots of rungs make counting fun.
Quick Hay and Barn Cat Facts
Little facts about a big stack.
Hay is grass that dried in the sun.
Many farm animals eat hay all winter.
Cats sleep or doze 12 to 16 hours a day.
Barn cats keep mice away from the feed.
More Fields, Garden & Harvest Coloring Pages
Want more from the fields? Check out From Grain to Bread, the cornfield with a scarecrow and the harvest festival wagon.
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Your Benefits at PureSketchy:
- Big spaces: Square bales are easy to color.
- Counting: Five bales are perfect for counting.
- Shape spotting: Rectangles and lines train the eye.
- Farm smarts: Kids learn what hay is used for.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What age is this coloring page for?
This page is ideal for kids ages 2 to 4: the straight shapes are big and clear with almost no tiny details.
Is the download free?
Yes, all coloring pages on PureSketchy are 100% free for personal use, preschools, and schools.
What should we color it with?
Chunky crayons or broad-tip markers are perfect for the big bale shapes.
Is there a German version?
Yes! You can find the German version at Heuballen-Turm.