feeding linseed, ready cooked or oil

[Henny]

I would like to add linseed to my horses feed but is it better to feed tto oil or the ready cooked linseed?

 

[Elsbells]

I vote for micronised, easy to handle and the horses love it.

 

[K27]

I feed mine Linseed Oil just because it's easy to buy and lasts for ages and they only need a table spoon in each feed!- you can also get cooked Linseed 'cake' and that is also v economical as you just feed a handful, it comes in a huge 20 kg bag I think.

 

[criso]

I use the Charnwood micronised linseed - you can get it direct from them.
Big sack lasts ages and Frankie loves it.

 

[spaniel]

I use L'anson Linseed lozenges, big sack lasts for months!

 

[TGM]

Depends what you are feeding it for and in what amounts. If just a small amount for coat shine or joint health, then oil is probably fine. If you are feeding greater quantities for added condition, then many horses find the micronised linseed more palatable.

 

[criso]

Check carefully if you are looking at the Lozenges.
Some of them are the meal that's left after crushing the seeds to extract the oil and then glucose added to bind them into a lozenge shape.

 

[flyingfeet]

I'm feeding the charnwood milling full fat micronised linseed meal in a 20kg bag. I get it from my local feed merchant and give 2 horse a mug full daily

Very cheap method of building shine!

 

[Doncella]

I boil it up myself.

 

[Honey08]

If you can be bothered to soak it and boil it yourself its far superior... Stinks your kitchen out though, and you need to write off a pan to keep using! I haven't had to feed it for years (too many good doers) but it really gets horses looking well..

 

[Theresa_F]

I use Charnwoods micronised linseed - very quick and easy and not messy. My horses get a mug twice a day and look great on it.

 

[TGM]

If you can be bothered to soak it and boil it yourself its far superior... Stinks your kitchen out though, and you need to write off a pan to keep using! I haven't had to feed it for years (too many good doers) but it really gets horses looking well..

In what way is boiled linseed superior to the micronised stuff?

 

[spaniel]

http://www.mmfeeds.com/products/pelleted-products/linseed

Breakdown for L'anson Lozenges. Good for building up and shining horses.


http://www.charnwood-milling.co.uk/horse_specs/micronized whole linseed.htm

Breakdown for Charnwood. Good for building up, shine AND internal benefits associated with high oil content.

http://www.simplesystem.co.uk/products/viewhorsefeed.asp?id=11&name=Instant Linseed

Simple Systems....highest oil content but more expensive.

 

[criso]

Spaniel - do you have the ingredient list for the lozenges - from the white label on the bag? Couldn't get into the detailed specifications bits without an account.

Interesting the difference in analysis between Charnwood and Simple Systems given that they are both cooked whole linseed.

 

[criso]

In what way is boiled linseed superior to the micronised stuff?

Probably in the same way that making your own bread is better than going to the supermarkets but not all of us have the time or facilities to make it.

 

[TGM]

Probably in the same way that making your own bread is better than going to the supermarkets but not all of us have the time or facilities to make it.

Well I can understand the bread thing, as many supermarket breads have preservatives and other nasties in them, which you can avoid by baking at home. However, as far as I can see, the micronised linseed is not adulterated with any additives - it just seems to be linseed which is heat treated. But if anyone knows any different I would be fascinated to know more!

 

[criso]

I suppose if micronising is a form of cooking, then maybe it is better to cook and feed immediately.
Either way yard and home are a long way apart and I have to go to work between so I will have to stick with micronised.