T-town-rollers
81 posts
Jul 30, 2009
3:11 PM
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What do flaxseed and hemp do for a bird ?? I know flaxseed in high in protein. But what else does it have that is helpfull for a flying roller ??
Thank You ~ Lee- T-town-rollers
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toronto15
260 posts
Jul 30, 2009
3:24 PM
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Flax and linseed act as weather repellent for the birds feathers.Glen.
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RodSD
308 posts
Jul 30, 2009
5:51 PM
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I think flax provides fat and because fat provides more energy birds probably can stay above longer. I don't know about hemp. I suppose it makes them feel good. LOL!
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T-town-rollers
82 posts
Jul 30, 2009
8:34 PM
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Well I guess I'll have my birds feeling high and flying high !!! LOL !!
T-town-rollers
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Pumpkin Man
135 posts
Jul 31, 2009
9:45 AM
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They are oilseeds that help with the molt. They help the new feathers develop. They are also high in fat content as is safflower. Don't over do it just mix a little in your regular feed.
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ezeedad
1028 posts
Jul 31, 2009
1:12 PM
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Hemp is supposed to increase the birds interest in breeding. It is supposed to do the same for parrots.
It is also used in songbird mix.
In Levi's book it says that hemp is beneficial to a pigeons happiness...
Paul G
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T-town-rollers
83 posts
Jul 31, 2009
9:29 PM
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Looks like I'm going to have some Fat,horney,smooth feathered,oily,musselbound rollers. LOL.
No I just put a real small amount of each in my mix. So I hope they molt out well.
Thanks for the responce.
Lee- T-town-rollers
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