Micronised Linseed???

[Marchogaeth]

Can somebody tell me about micronised linseed?
I'm looking for something to feed to my ponies over winter to maintain weight and condition? And I was wondering if anyone could answer a few questions? (If you don't mind!)

My gelding has sweet itch so his coat can get quite scurfy, so would it help with coat condition?
My mare is a fussy feeder and won't eat oil or anything similar, sound silly, but do you think she'll eat it?
My mare is fizzy will it fizz her up, how heating is it?
What's the protein content like, my gelding could do with some extra protein to held build muscle tone and topline?
How much do you feed for condition?
Would I be better off feeding straight micronised linseed for these sorts of things or a something like Baileys Outshine?
Thanks in advance!

 

[marmalade76]

It's great for the coat, skin and hooves.
I haven't met a horse yet that won't eat it.
It is non heating.
Will help build topline (along with correct work)
How long is a piece of string? Depends on what type of animals you have and how much work they do, what else you feed them and the quality of your grazing/hay. ETA most folks don't feed more than a mugful in one feed.
Straight is better and more cost effective. I think Outshine is soya oil but could be wrong.

 

[fattylumpkin]

More knowledgeable folks here will be able to explain in more depth, but I thought I'd give short answers in the meantime

-Linseed can help with skin conditions and allergies due to its omega 3 content
-Micronised linseed seems to be more palatable
-Fats have been shown in studies to have a calming effect on horses, it's slow release energy
-Protein content is negligible, linseed is mostly fat and you won't be feeding enough to compare to the protein in the bulk of daily forage
-Feed amounts depends on horse size, but around 100g-125g for a 500kg horse

Coldpressed linseed oil is supposedly the best way to feed linseed as anything heat treated has likely been treated with some kind of solvent and heat destroys some of the content, but tbh I've seen good results from seeds, oil, cakes and granules alike, so have at it I hope this helps.

 

[tankgirl1]

Where do you guys get it from? Thinking of adding some to Dollys feed over winter as she is barefoot

 

[Orson Cart]

Where do you guys get it from? Thinking of adding some to Dollys feed over winter as she is barefoot

I get mine from my local horsey feed shop. They have a fab section of just 'straight' feeds and supplements. But you can get it online too.

 

[marmalade76]

If you go to a feed shop and they don't stock it, ask them to order it for you.

 

[Spottyappy]

My feed merchant stocks it or orders it as required.
It's about £20'for a 20kg bag here in the Home Counties.
A bag would last ponies a long time, I have been feeding a newly purchased under weight irish draught mare half a Stubbs scoops twice daily and the bag has lasted just over 4 weeks.

 

[Worldiscomplete]

I was advised to use it after neddie was confirmed with ulcers. It gives his coat a gorgeous shine but more importantly coats the gut lining which is really handy to stop acid erosion. I get mine from Simple Systems. Had no problem with him liking it - mind you he loves his food now (after his ulcer treatment!)

 

[Janovich]

I get mine (20kg) from Charnwood Milling,..delivered it's around the £25 mark and last me around 6 months as I only feed 100gms a day.

I get it delivered to my office too, so just pop it straight in the back of the car ready to take up to the farm that day!

Works for me

 

[milesjess]

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=161412411841

I got mine from here. It's fab, within 4 weeks my boy had put on a nice amount of weight and it has helped with his hooves as he's gone barefoot.

 

[PeeGee]

Have a look at a bag of Outshine, if I remember correctly the ingredients are; Wheatfeed, Micronised Linseed and Soya Oil. In my opinion you would be better to buy a sack of Micronised Linseed for £20-£25.00 than pay over £30.00 for a bag of mainly Wheatfeed. Linseed is great for condition,hooves and digestion.

 

[marmalade76]

Have a look at a bag of Outshine, if I remember correctly the ingredients are; Wheatfeed, Micronised Linseed and Soya Oil. In my opinion you would be better to buy a sack of Micronised Linseed for £20-£25.00 than pay over £30.00 for a bag of mainly Wheatfeed. Linseed is great for condition,hooves and digestion.

Totally agree.

 

[Janovich]

Have a look at a bag of Outshine, if I remember correctly the ingredients are; Wheatfeed, Micronised Linseed and Soya Oil. In my opinion you would be better to buy a sack of Micronised Linseed for £20-£25.00 than pay over £30.00 for a bag of mainly Wheatfeed. Linseed is great for condition,hooves and digestion.

Second that...^

 

[wench]

I'd rather buy the outshine... I've seen fantastic results from it. As for linseed, I may as well have thrown my money down the drain, it didnt do anything!

 

[Janovich]

It's no good for my boy who's EMS and doesn't do 'wheatfeed' Wench..

Micronised Linseed is the way to go for us personally... Each to their own I guess!

 

[millikins]

I fed it all last winter and was very impressed, farrier even asked what they were eating as so much hoof growth. My fussy, poor doer Connie eats it happily and he won't touch feed with oil in. Just one issue, the bag I bought for this Autumn smelt sour after a very short time and I think must have got damp in somewhere so will have to bin it, but likely my end not Charnwood.