DESCRIPTION OF FEED STUFFS 



Linseed meal is the only one of these flax seed products 

 used to any material extent in feeding poultry. Where 

 used in limited quantities it is a good feed as it is rich in 

 protein and has a slightly laxative effect. It is of especial 

 value as a tonic for fowls or stock in poor condition and 

 its use will give a glossy appearance to the feathers of 

 poultry. It is rich in protein and mineral elements, mak- 

 ing it an especially good feed to use while fowls are molt- 

 ing. The use of about 5 per cent in the mash mixture is 

 beneficial just previous to and during the molting period, 

 that is, from June 15 to December 15. Linseed meal is 

 also of value for growing chickens as they are continually 

 renewing their feathers. About five per cent may be used 

 in the mash for growing chickens to good advantage. 

 This feed is more expensive as a source of protein than 

 some of the other high protein feeds but a small per cent 

 in the ration is worth while as a tonic and regulator. Most 

 of the commercial mixed poultry mashes contain some lin- 

 seed meal. 



HEMP SEED 



Hemp seed is rarely fed to fowls and is usually too 

 high in price for such stock but it is used somewhat in the 

 feeding of pigeons, especially during the molting period. 

 Its use for pigeons corresponds to the use of linseed meal 

 during the molting period for fowls, the hemp seed being 

 used for pigeons as they are usually only fed whole or 

 cracked grains and no ground feeds. Only about 5 per 

 cent of hemp seed is used in a pigeon feed. 



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