Flax seed

[acy0029]

I found a place that I can buy two pounds of Flax seed for $.99 I'm just curious how much I should give my chickens... I have 23 birds.

 

[CC1892]

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Local store or nationwide chain?

thanks

 

[acy0029]

Don't laugh it is actually the $.99 store

I think they are national but not sure.

 

[CC1892]

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Not laughing ... it is a great place to find deals-check expiration dates!

Just found this thread that 10% of the birds diet is acceptable for omega rich eggs.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=94364

 

[Oregon Blues]

50 pound sack of flax is about $25 at teh feed store

I give 2 Tablespoons in the feed for 20 large birds or 9 geese.

 

[acy0029]

It's alot more expensive here if you can even find it.

 

[kuntrygirl]

Would love to find a deal like that.

 

[nuttyredhead]

I think I am going to look into getting some. I have tried to new Purina with Omega and they love it, but the price is going to kill my pocket! I bought 2 bags yesterday, with a coupon but after that I will go back to either Blue Seal or Dumor...not sure which one!!!

 

[kizanne]

My feed store sells it by the pound for 85 cents a pound. I only have 11 chickens so I picked up 2 pounds. Gonna just give 3 tbs a day with their scratch see how that goes with the taste.