The Poultry Keeper The Independent Forum for Poultry Keepers    FAQ   Search     Register   Log in  omega 3 and flax??? Goto page Previous  1, 2          The Poultry Keeper Forum Index -> Feeding and Housing Author Message Lisa Joined: 14 Apr 2005 Posts: 3237 Location: Milton Keynes, Bucks Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2006 2:30 pm    Post subject: Don't know anything about olives, but was having a bit of a browse, as you do, and found a link about feeding flax seeds which says: Quote: Including 10% flaxseed will increase the omega-3 fatty acids in your eggs and not cause problems for your birds... and Quote: It is recommended that you feed the flaxseed to your hens as whole seeds instead of grinding it up. The fat in flaxseed tends to become rancid quickly once the seed has been ground. Rancid fat can give off flavours in the egg, increase the hens' need for vitamins such as Vitamin E, cause egg production to fall, and most importantly will not increase the omega-3 fatty acid levels in the eggs. Grinding the seed will also produce an oily ration, which tends to stick to your feeders. So that's answered my question then - whole seeds it is. Back to top shelly Joined: 20 Nov 2005 Posts: 29 Location: Glastonbury Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2006 5:29 pm    Post subject: What a waste of a good olive, be it black or white. I sprinkle linseed and sesame seeds on my chooks food, they love it and the eggs aren't bad either. I also give me chickens sardines once a month, they love it too and I haven't noticed the eggs tasting fishy. From Shelly. Back to top Display posts from previous: All Posts1 Day7 Days2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 Months1 Year Oldest FirstNewest First         The Poultry Keeper Forum Index -> Feeding and Housing All times are GMT + 1 Hour Goto page Previous  1, 2 Page 2 of 2 Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2005 phpBB Group