Oh good grief

[Holding]

I just ordered a 25kg bag of linseed which I (stupidly) assumed would be micronised and ready to feed, and I now realize is in fact whole.

So. Please can somebody tell me the quickest and least messy way to boil linseed? Or should I just cut my losses and order a bag of micronised linseed?

 

[Tnavas]

Rather than boil it grind 1 cup fresh each day in a coffee grinder - then your horse will get the best of bothe Omega Oils for his coat and joints.

Takes only a couple of minutes.

If you really want to boil, In a large saucepan, Put seed in plenty of cold water with a dessertspoon of salt, bring to boil and then simmer gently for 20 mins and then allow to cool.

WARNING - chasing boiled-over Linseed is enough to have you give up horses for EVER!

 

[Goldenstar]

Have you a slow cooker if so bring to boil in pan boil hard for a few minures tip into slow cooker and cook around six hours.

 

[Oberon]

Those people that don't have access to micronised (Ireland and France etc) will grind the seeds up each day in a coffee grinder.

Never been a problem doing it that way.