Omega 3 ???

[livin-green]

I've read through this post and it pretty much confirms my research on how to boost Omega-3. Since my run is barren of greens right now, I have purchased a 50lb bag of flax seed today at the feed store.

My question now is--how much do you give them? I currently have 14 young laying hens. I don't want to give them so much it is wasted, but I want to make sure they get enough to do some good.

Would you recommend mixing it with their layer crumbles or offer it separately as a supplement? I thought about adding it to the eggshells &/or a feed grade calcium supplement that I put in a smaller tray feeder.

 

[CovenantCreek]

I provide it as a separate supplement -- which they almost never touch. Flax is also included in their layer mash, but since I don't see the actual seeds in the mash it must be ground up with the rest of the grains.