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Post by zeldalithgow on May 12, 2009 8:50:52 GMT -1
I wish I'd used this before now, Daisy has been on the Charnwood Mills linseed meal for just over a month now and it is definitely making a difference, I know this coincides with the grass coming in but it didn't make her gain weight last year so I'm presuming it is the linseed.
Is there anything I should or shouldn't feed with the linseed, I don't want to create other problems - Daisy is getting about 400gms a day
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Post by maggie on May 12, 2009 14:05:05 GMT -1
Being an old fashioned girl, I have always used linseed, but used to have to boil the seeds up until they burst and made a gooey, sticky mess. The smell was horrible and I seem to remember that what is given off in the boiling process is Prussic Acid. I went up-market when we got a microwave as the seeds could be put into a vat of water and nuked until they burst, in a much shorter time. The discovery of linseed meal that could be added straight from the bag was a revelation!  It's great stuff, adds shine to the coat and condition, particularly good for oldies and shy feeders. I've got to say though, I always liked feeding a warm feed in winter (boiled linseed or the good old bran mash with brown sugar and sliced carrots), but that's just me being nostalgic again  . Just mixing with hot water doesn't seem the same. |
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Post by harveydales on May 12, 2009 14:38:36 GMT -1
Being an old fashioned girl, I have always used linseed, but used to have to boil the seeds up until they burst and made a gooey, sticky mess. The smell was horrible and I seem to remember that what is given off in the boiling process is Prussic Acid. I went up-market when we got a microwave as the seeds could be put into a vat of water and nuked until they burst, in a much shorter time. The discovery of linseed meal that could be added straight from the bag was a revelation!  It's great stuff, adds shine to the coat and condition, particularly good for oldies and shy feeders. I've got to say though, I always liked feeding a warm feed in winter (boiled linseed or the good old bran mash with brown sugar and sliced carrots), but that's just me being nostalgic again . Just mixing with hot water doesn't seem the same. LOL Maggie, I also have fond memories of winter days boiling linseed and also barley up for the horses. They used to love that slimey linseed goo. I rather liked the smell of it but not the texture. I suppose things have come on a bit since those days.  |
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Post by SuzieP on May 12, 2009 14:48:21 GMT -1
I used to feed a ready-repared linseed gel to Bea when he lost condition. It was called Xlint and came in a tub. It was really gooey - but he did well on it.
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Post by greydales on May 12, 2009 18:45:23 GMT -1
Remy lost loads of weight over winter and it's been really hard to put condition back on her despite me giving her extra feed. She's out on lush pasture with the pigs for several hours a day and so far is still looking ribby, if it doesn't work I may try this!
I have to be careful not to overdo it on my grass so will see how she goes on good grazing for a month or so, before I try any extras.
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Post by cadeby on May 13, 2009 7:31:52 GMT -1
Being an old fashioned girl, I have always used linseed, but used to have to boil the seeds up until they burst and made a gooey, sticky mess. Lol Maggie - I remember those days too. I used to have to boil up sufficient for 5 Shires and 2 Percherons - hideous smell. How could you possibly like it Pam  No idea about the "new generation" linseed feeds, but the goo certainly added shine and condition  |
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Post by manorian on May 13, 2009 8:17:20 GMT -1
I remember doing the same Maggie. I am all for conveniance now. I also like to give a warm feed in the winter so they now get Rowan Barbary Ready Mash Extra, which can be made with hot or cold water, and I get Luciebix and Instant Linseed from Simple Systems.  They all seem to enjoy it and do well on it. |
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. Just mixing with hot water doesn't seem the same.
