O.K. my rememberer wasn't so good! lol! I just went out to feed the chickens again, and that's when I discovered that it wasn't so good!!!
The container is probably closer to a 2 gallon container, and the free choice layer pellet bowl is probably closer to 1/2 gallon size. However, today...
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I have flax seed, how much do you feed them?
I give them (all organic) 1 part flax seeds, 1 part sunflower seeds, 1 part pumpkin seeds, 1 part dried coconut chips, 1 part dehulled barley, 3 parts spelt grain, 3 parts alfalfa pellets, 2 parts dried corn, 1 part oatmeal, 2 parts hard...
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Lol!!! Well, the eggs don't taste like flax seeds!!!!! But they sure make great tasting Omega 3 eggs!!!! Awww!! Come on now-where's the nutrition lover in ya, Wifezilla!!! Don't tell me we differ in opinion on this one!!!! Come on now! That just won't do!!!! (Actually I...
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I buy mine from Azure Standard, it is a co-op, much of their food is quite a bit lower priced than what we can get it for up here. Have been very happy with this company.
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Am just wondering how much of that would be a wive's tale, as far as a fishy smell from flax seeds-especially if you take fresh, refrigerated flaxseed oil, it tastes nutty, not fishy. My guess is that the original article from which that information was taken from decided to clump the...
Lazy J Farms Feed & Hay :
Regardless of which type of fishmeal you use, you must use caution since it can become rancid very quickly since it has a high oil content. Store it in a cool dry area.
Jim
Very very true!! I used to give my german shepherd treats with salmon in them-they are quite...
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I have flax seed, how much do you feed them?
I give them (all organic) 1 part flax seeds, 1 part sunflower seeds, 1 part pumpkin seeds, 1 part dried coconut chips, 1 part dehulled barley, 3 parts spelt grain, 3 parts alfalfa pellets, 2 parts dried corn, 1 part oatmeal, 2 parts hard...
I feed my chickens flax seeds instead, I have read complaints that feeding chickens fish meal makes the eggs taste "fishy" but haven't tried it myself to know whether this is true or not. I feed them flax seeds, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, etc, etc.