A hay retrieving apparatus for use with a vehicle is disclosed herein. The hay retrieving apparatus may include a base frame, a rear wall frame coupled to the base frame, carriage assembly, and a fork assembly coupled to carriage assembly. The base frame and carriage assembly are configured to pivotally couple to a vehicle frame and move from horizontal positions to vertical positions. The carriage assembly is also configured to pivot with the base frame, pivot independent of the base frame, or both. The fork assembly is designed to move from one end of the carriage end to the opposing end of the carriage assembly during operation. The fork assembly includes two arms that are movable to increase and decrease the distance between the two arms.
