Procedures for folding and bailing hides and skins?

1. Lay the hide or skin flat on a clean, flat surface with the flesh side facing up.

2. Fold the hide or skin in half lengthwise, bringing the two edges together.

3. Smooth out any wrinkles or creases in the hide or skin.

4. Fold the hide or skin in half again, this time bringing the two edges together from the opposite direction.

5. Smooth out any wrinkles or creases in the hide or skin.

6. Continue folding the hide or skin in this manner until it is a manageable size for bailing.

7. Place the folded hide or skin into a bailing machine or press, ensuring that it is evenly distributed and compacted.

8. Secure the bailing machine or press and apply pressure to compress the hide or skin into a compact bale.

9. Once the bale is formed, secure it with bailing wire or straps to keep it in place.

10. Label the bale with relevant information such as the type of hide or skin, quantity, and date of bailing.

11. Store the bales in a cool, dry place until they are ready to be shipped or processed further.