Delicate yolk membrane

[Lazy Farmer]

What can we do, if anything, to promote more robust yolk membranes?

We offer sections of alfalfa hay. It makes the yoke a deep dark rich orange color. Egg maker pellets with barley grains. Hay as free choice. They tear that fresh green stuff up.

 

[Teila]

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[007Sean]

Hi and welcome to BYC We're so happy you've decided to join us
Interesting article sean. I would, however, go with Ken's suggestion. Dumor is 16% protein, scratch and oats will dilute that protein content. Green stuff contributes to the rich dark color in the yolk and may or may not dilute protein content. Probably best to get a baseline, then you can experiment more.

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[007Sean]

Hi and welcome to BYC We're so happy you've decided to join us
Interesting article sean. I would, however, go with Ken's suggestion. Dumor is 16% protein, scratch and oats will dilute that protein content. Green stuff contributes to the rich dark color in the yolk and may or may not dilute protein content. Probably best to get a baseline, then you can experiment more.

I thought it was interesting...I was researching this problem I've had with my pheasants, mainly the Melanistics. They also seemed to have egg yolk peritonitis They were laying year round, and their seasonal layers. Thought this might be the reason for weak membranes. Anyway, found that site.