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Location: SW New Mexico | I feed it whole, barely a half a cup twice a day,and mix 1 cup rice bran, and 1/2 cup rolled oats .
That's all he gets. 2 x daily, with free choice Bermuda and alfalfa 2 x day.
It has made a difference in Brother Dave's coat, mane, tail, feet, and his well being.. he feels good. :)
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Location: Wisconsin | I've got a question, do you feed ground up flax or whole seeds? I've heard stories not to feed the whole seeds and then some do? I know ground flax doesn't have as long as a shelf life. Curious if it's ok or not to feed whole? |
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Location: Wonderful Wyoming | painthorse7796 - 2015-02-18 3:21 PM I've got a question, do you feed ground up flax or whole seeds? I've heard stories not to feed the whole seeds and then some do? I know ground flax doesn't have as long as a shelf life. Curious if it's ok or not to feed whole?
some say the whole seeds get wasted and come right out whole in the manure. But the shell of the seed itself has many benefits and I am the only one that clean pens/stalls and I don't see the seeds when I clean pens. |
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| Where do you all purchase your flax seed? I've seen it in grocery stores but it doesn't look like TSC carries the seed - just oil. Do I need to try a local feed mill or is the stuff you buy in the grocery store the same thing? Is there a specific brand you recommend? |
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Location: Where the long tails flow, ND | I get mine at local elevators, varies from 10-20 dollars for a 50lb bag in my area  |
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Location: SW New Mexico | I buy from the local feed store.
It comes in #50 bags..... about $30 bucks a bag here..
I store it in a barrel. It lasts about 6 months for 2 horses!
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| I feed whole. I'm feeding 1/2 cup this winter but will increase the 1 cup this summer.
Mine is $39 for 50lb sack from a local feed mill. |
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| You can also feed BOSS which is readily available at tractor supply. |
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Location: 100 miles from Nowhere, AR | FLITASTIC - 2016-01-20 11:19 PM You can also feed BOSS which is readily available at tractor supply.
BOSS has a drastically different fatty acid profile. If you're looking for omega 3, that's not a good choice. |
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| so more than 1 cup is "too much"?
I'm just asking because I feed 2/3 of a cup, I grind myself, right before feeding. but they also get probably 5 pounds of Omnis cubes. Trey Dove, this would be a good question for you! how much flax would be in that little of Omnis? I wouldn't imagine I am "over feeding," flax in this scenario. |
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Location: Montana | Does it help keep weight on besides the other benefits? Been looking into rice bran products that are cost effective. I want to feed good stuff, but I also have to budget. And, like others have mentioned, does the flax seed oil do as good of a job? As it is more readily available for horses rather than flax seed (at least where I am). Has anyone used Omega Horseshine? It is a flax supplement (ground flax seed and oats as its main ingredients). I mostly want to know if it helps with weight besides rice bran? Also, are there any feeds that have rice bran and flax besides Renew Gold? It is out of my budget and I don't know that we have a dealer near where I live (I actually haven't been able to find out!). Mostly need a weight/condition builder without adding hotness. Thanks!
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| Thecowgirlinme - 2016-01-21 10:28 AM
so more than 1 cup is "too much"?
I'm just asking because I feed 2/3 of a cup, I grind myself, right before feeding. but they also get probably 5 pounds of Omnis cubes. Trey Dove, this would be a good question for you! how much flax would be in that little of Omnis? I wouldn't imagine I am "over feeding," flax in this scenario.
I think 8oz is what Tdove said to feed, which is 1 cup. I hope he sees this and can confirm. |
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Location: IL | You can use flaxseed oil. I buy mine at the local feed store for $20 50lb bag. BOSS is also very good for horses. I choose the flax because of the omega 3's. Aids in joints, tendons, recovery. All around good for the horse. If your horse is over weight you don't want to give them a cup because it is additional calories. I feed the flaxseed whole, no grinding. |
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| I feed 1/2 cup flax, 1/4 tsp organic Turmeric, a few grinds if black pepper, Noni, whole oats, and beet pulp- all that twice daily. My fatty is staying in great shape, and hubby's hard keeping calf horse is keeping weight on. I wouldn't feed more flax because I feel it would be wasteful. If I need to add weight I would add more oats and beet pulp to their diets, and if they're getting too chubby I would cut back on the oats and beet pulp. |
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Location: MN | cavyrunsbarrels - 2015-02-17 4:58 PM
I wouldn't hesitate to feed it. I feed Renew Gold because I like the benefits of coconut and rice bran as well.
Just a question about feeding renew gold...has it made your feeding program cheaper? im really looking into trying to get it to the small town i live in but i know it is pretty pricey for just a 30lb bag. You can PM me if you want so i dont steal this thread! |
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Location: West Texas | Thecowgirlinme - 2016-01-21 10:28 AM
so more than 1 cup is "too much"?
I'm just asking because I feed 2/3 of a cup, I grind myself, right before feeding. but they also get probably 5 pounds of Omnis cubes. Trey Dove, this would be a good question for you! how much flax would be in that little of Omnis? I wouldn't imagine I am "over feeding," flax in this scenario.
Most recommended amounts are 4-8 ounces and some up to 16 ounces (1 lb). 2/3 cup should be about 5-6 ounces and 5 lbs of Omnis would contain about 2 ounces for a total of 7-8 ounces.
Daily I feed 8 ounces to most and some up to 10 ounces or so. |
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| How hard is it to grind flax?? Never used it in its raw form. I called my feed store and they carry it by the 50 pound bag so picking up some to try! |
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Location: Where the long tails flow, ND | FLITASTIC - 2016-01-21 2:34 PM How hard is it to grind flax?? Never used it in its raw form. I called my feed store and they carry it by the 50 pound bag so picking up some to try!
It isn't just buy a little grinder. Just time consuming and it doesn't keep as long ground as it does whole. I feed 5 horses so I just feed it whole and haven't had a problem and am seeing benefits of course ;) |
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Location: Montana | SmokinGirlie - 2016-01-21 1:39 PM FLITASTIC - 2016-01-21 2:34 PM How hard is it to grind flax?? Never used it in its raw form. I called my feed store and they carry it by the 50 pound bag so picking up some to try! It isn't just buy a little grinder. Just time consuming and it doesn't keep as long ground as it does whole. I feed 5 horses so I just feed it whole and haven't had a problem and am seeing benefits of course ;)
My mom used to grind it for our use with just a coffee grinder. The seeds aren't tough at all. I know they're good for you, just trying to see the best options! |
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Location: IL | FLITASTIC - 2016-01-21 2:34 PM How hard is it to grind flax?? Never used it in its raw form. I called my feed store and they carry it by the 50 pound bag so picking up some to try!
You don't have to grind them....I feed them whole. |
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