natural pigments.
Likewise, a deep orange yolk does not necessarily indicate a healthier chicken. Some pasture-raised hens naturally produce darker yolks because of their varied diets, while producers can also use carotenoid-rich feed ingredients to influence yolk color.
Yolk color can tell you something about a hen’s diet, but there are other factors that are much more useful when judging the quality of an egg.
Why Yolk Color Does Not Prove a Chicken Is Healthy
Yolk color alone cannot be used as a reliable indicator of a chicken’s overall health,
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