Chickens eating Red Veg?

[Dukeofhawg]

The guy at my local feed store said feeding chickens red/orage colored veg like chard will actually slow egg production. Is this true or a false? And what about beets and beet tops? My chickens love beet tops.

 

[scratch'n'peck]

Interesting... I've never heard that before and I can't imagine why it would slow production. I'll stay tuned to see what others say.

 

[Dukeofhawg]

He said something in the red coloring, some trace mineral causing the slowing of egg production. Sounds like it's and "old wives tale" (no offense ladies).

 

[galanie]

It does sound like an old wives tale. Beet tops are great for them anyway, full of calcium!