Omega - 3?

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Hi Mikee1948,

Insects, grass and exercise help the omega-3 profile of eggs and chicken meat, according to some sources. Also flax seeds, purslane (a weed) and of course fish are high in it.

cheers
Erica
 
Most articles I've read about Omega 3 says that the beneficial form comes from fish sources, not the flaxseed or plant based form. So really, in my opinion, the Omega 3 in layer feed is just a gimmick. You're better off just eating fish. I think eggs are healthy enough and don't need to be pimped up.
 
Chickens (and people) can convert what's in flax to omega-3... Not fully and not at a great proportion of what's eaten, but still helpful.
regards
Erica
 

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