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Strange pod found in hay

I’ve recently been finding these pod type things in my horse’s grass hay. They are about the size of a peanut and spongy. The horses don’t eat them. I get my hay locally and plan on sending him a picture but thought I’d ask here as well. Any idea of what this is?

Could you send pictures to your county extension agent?

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Those are praying mantis egg cases.
Save them and put them is a sheltered spot, and with any luck, you will have mantis babies next summer!

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Or sell them :slight_smile: