hayrack

thumb|The Simončič Hayrack: a roofed double hayrack in Bistrica, Šentrupert|Bistrica A hayrack () is a freestanding vertical drying rack found chiefly in Slovenia. Hayracks are permanent structures, primarily made of wood, upon which fodder for animals is dried, although their use is not limited to drying hay. Other foodstuffs such as field maize are dried on them as well. Although it is a practical structure, a hayrack is often artistically designed and handcrafted and is regarded by Slovenes as a distinctive form of vernacular architecture that marks Slovene identity.

==Distribution== The hayrack can be found throughout Slovenia except in the Prekmurje region, eastern Styria, and the Slovenian Littoral. Similar structures can also be found in Friuli in Italy, and in southern Carinthia and the East Tyrol region of Austria. In German, it is called ' or '. Around 80% of all hayracks are found in Slovenia.