Flax seed?

nnep_rider · 04-13-2007, 03:40 AM

I was wanting to start my mare on flax seed to make her coat shinier. I was just wondering how much should I feed in order to see results? And is it best fed ground or whole? Thanks!

sorrell · 04-13-2007, 06:47 AM

Ground is better as whole tends to go through largely undigested.
Generally a quarter cup a day will do the trick. You could feed more, but there is some research that shows it can be toxic at high levels, so better to be safe.

04-13-2007, 03:40 AM	#1
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04-13-2007, 06:47 AM	#2
sorrell Senior Member+ Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 1,808 Images: 32 Blog Entries: 1	Ground is better as whole tends to go through largely undigested. Generally a quarter cup a day will do the trick. You could feed more, but there is some research that shows it can be toxic at high levels, so better to be safe.