flaxseed

[Mt. Zion Chins]

I had quizzed on of my potential chin people about what he fed his existing chin. One of the things he said he fed as a treat is a little flaxseed. I have no idea if this is safe. I told him I would ask to make sure. So is this safe??

 

[ticklechin]

Alot of people use it in cookies and supplements, I personally don't see a need to give chins a fatty seed but that is just me.

http://nutritiondata.self.com/facts/nut-and-seed-products/3163/2

 

[Sandi]

I have not used it but I have heard of members using flaxseed in their chin cookie recipes.

I found this on the quality mutation chinchilla website...

Flaxseed-
Uses: Flaxseeds are rich in alpha linolenic acid (ALA),omega-3 fatty acids. Omega 3’s are anti-inflammatory and promote bone health
Safety Information: Should be used in extreme moderation if given at all, contains high amounts of fat and can contribute to fatty liver disease in chinchillas.

 

[saphire]

It can also cause loose stools. so must be given in very small amounts at a time.
I had used it a bit in a supplement I bought from a breeder in Québec and did not care for what it did to their stools. So I ditched it.

 

[bchins]

I put ground flaxseed in my supplement, but very small amount compared to everything else. Hasn't effected my chins' stools in the years I've fed it.

 

[saphire]

I can only assume the qty may have been to high in the breeders recipe