HELP - Linseed question

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Decided to pop Tilly on some linseed as she has lost quite a bit of condition as she has gone up again!! Not looking to feed huge amounts but it has been suggested to feed it 4 or so times a week, about a mug each time. However, didn't think to ask what to do with the stuff!!

I know it must be boiled (could have got ready to feed stuff but that was £48/25kg - this was £11/30kgs!) but mum and I are now looking at a very sticky mess after 30mins on the hob and wondering if we are doing it right! My feeding book simply says to bring to the boil and simmer for 23-30mins. I now have expanded linseed seeds in a thick, gluey goo! Is this right. Also, having googled it there is mixed opinions on whether it should be soaked first?????

Also, anyone microwave it?

HELP!!
 
why not just get linseed oil? Ty has about a tablespoon in his evening feed - worked wonders on him - you could do your hair in his coat!!
 
For some reason can't get hold of it for a sensible price locallyesides, I have 30kgs of the stuff now!

Also, forgot to add, lady who runs the feedshop wasn't to sure what to do with it but said that her only other customer to buy it grinds it down in a blender first, then boils it up and feeds it like that.

Oh and do you separate the seeds back out after boiling or do you feed the whole lot?
 
First off ensure that you soak it for 24 hours prior to boiling, once up to the boil you can simmer it, I usually simmer for an hour and its starting to turn to jelly.

I feed the whole lot, doesn't do any harm and produces a fab shine to their coats and puts on condition.
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ETA - I was feeding it daily.
 
The seeds must be soaked for 24 hours before you boil it up(I simmer for about 1/2 hour) and yes, it looks like boiled snot
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You can leave the seeds in after it's been prepared, no real reason to seive them out.

Hope that helps

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OK, Take 2:

First lot is now scrapped!

Have put a mug of linseed seeds in a 1l jug of cold water and have left to soak on window sill overnight.

So then about this time tomorrow I put that mixture in a pan and bring to boil and keep simmering for a good 30mins. Right?
 
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Is it alot cheaper than giving oil then - seems like alot of hassle!

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Anything to avoid revision! She gets 1/2 mug of sunflower oil a day and is on a conditioning mix but she just needs a little more and ideally without blowing her brains, especially as she will actually start to do some work over the next few months...
 
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Yes it works out a lot cheaper, I pay £2.70 for a kilo bag and that keeps me going for around 2 - 3 months depending if feeding to 1 or 2 horses.

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Blimey
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I brought a 5 ltr bottle and that would probably last about the same - but cost about a tenner!
 
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OK, Take 2:

First lot is now scrapped!

Have put a mug of linseed seeds in a 1l jug of cold water and have left to soak on window sill overnight.

So then about this time tomorrow I put that mixture in a pan and bring to boil and keep simmering for a good 30mins. Right?

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Yep!
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I dont boil mine at all, i just pour boiling water over the linseed , put the lid on and leave it to steam itself over night.
Been doing it ages and horses look fab at 30 and havent died yet
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I feed 3 tablespoons of linseed oil a night to my mare. I;m not sure ifs enough though. Her coat is not shiny but it never does shine. I started giving it to her more for joint condition than anything else. I pay £15 for 5 litres from High Barn Oils
 
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Just a general point if anyones thinking of buying linseed oil. make sure you get the stuff produced for horses and NOT the stuff you rub on cricket bats.
 
its very messy isnt it,u can buy COOKED linseed in powder/granule form.only 10-15pounds for a large bag that last 2 mths over winter,so woth it i think.Less mess and u can feed direct from bag.I got mine from local feed merchant!!
 
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