Will feeding my ducks flaxseed oil produce Omega-3 enriched eggs?

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• 1 Niotulove // Jun 25, 2008

  I don't know anything about feeding ducks, but I do know that there must be an exact proportion of grain, supplement and limestone (or oyster shell) for hens that must be used. This diet must be fed for three weeks before omega-3 fatty acids will increase substantially in the eggs. Also, overfeeding flaxseed in hens can cause problems because flaxseed contains sticky compounds that stop the hen from digesting some of the nutrients in her diet. Flaxseed also contains a compound called linoline that may increase the birds' vitamin requirements. Feeding too much flaxseed can cause production drops, small egg size, reduced body weight gain and thin egg shells. For hens, including 10% flaxseed will increase the omega-3 fatty acids in their eggs and not cause problems for the birds, but again I don't know how this could be modified for ducks (or if they have any special requirements). I'd suggest talking to a feed supplier that is knowledgeable about ducks. Good luck!