RE: Re Ivy

2007-09-27 Thread Jean Ernest
This message is from: Jean Ernest <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Gail, Flax seeds definitely do NOT need to be boiled. they do need to be ground if not boiled, perhaps that is the thinking. Otherwise they are not digested, altho even THAT is disputed. Some think that whole flax seeds will be digeste

RE: Re Ivy

2007-09-26 Thread Gail Russell
This message is from: "Gail Russell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Here is a quote I found. This same site said flax seeds must be boiled? "Some plants contain saponins, which are detergents, or soaps, and present another danger for horses. "Soapy substances can irritate the digestive system and cause dia

Re Ivy

2007-09-26 Thread jgayle
This message is from: "jgayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Have we discussed horses eating climbing Ivy? I have two minis that have been eating it and I hope it is not poison for them. Jean Gayle Author of: 'The Colonel's Daughter" Occupied Germany 1946 to 1949 Send: $20 to Three Horse's Press 7403