Flax seeds as treats for week old chicks?

[courtshep]

Would it be okay to put some in the brooder just to give them something to peck at. I know flax is really good for humans, but what about chickies??

 

[courtshep]

still wondering about flax seed. I have lots of it that I make bread with. hmmmm.

 

[azelgin]

I probably wouldn't do it just yet, but if you do, make sure they have access to grit first. They won't be able to digest the seeds without it.

 

[Glenda L Heywood]

Make sure the chicks are older and do feed grit then

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flax seed for chickens - whole or ground?
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[rebecca10782]

I don't know about babies, but we feed our girls tons of flaxseed and they love it. We put it in their feed also.

 

[blueheaven]

in humans anyway - flax seeds are only beneficial if they are ground or atleast split because our bodies cannot process them and 'break open' the seed. so they need to be crushed a bit.