Egg yolk color Experiment

[Halfpasthen]

Thankyou and of course, I will do!

Honestly I think any red pepper would work but that's what I had on hand.

 

[BigBlueHen53]

Sure thing.
The first one is altered, but actually is more accurate. In person they're very vivid but I'm not great about getting good lighting.

Those are beautiful! My guess is it's the intense pigment in those carrots that is making the difference, not the little bit that's in the cayenne. I'd also bet they are getting a big boost in Vitamin A as well! Thanks for sharing.

 

[Ginmary]

Would paprika be a substitute for the cayenne?

 

[Halfpasthen]

Those are beautiful! My guess is it's the intense pigment in those carrots that is making the difference, not the little bit that's in the cayenne. I'd also bet they are getting a big boost in Vitamin A as well! Thanks for sharing.

I would definitely agree it's played a part!
I've only given them carrot peels a couple times though. The only thing that has been consistent every single day is the cayenne and the free ranging so I can't completely discount it. I would have to do a control group and I don't want my only two ladies to be restricted from free ranging lol. I love them too much. Science is hard when you love the subjects lol.
Thank you for the carrot compliment. I'm a novice gardener and chicken keeper. But I've been a foodie for a long time lol. I eat with my eyes first so I want deep orange yolks and purple carrots darn it.

 

[Halfpasthen]

Would paprika be a substitute for the cayenne?

I absolutely think paprika would work just as well. If you have it on hand, use that first!

 

[Halfpasthen]

Would paprika be a substitute for the cayenne?

And please post your results here!

 

[chickenE]

Good thread!!

Watching...

 

[jolenesdad]

Paprika works! I used paprika to change yolks when I confined my birds. Photo here.


https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/the-great-yolk-color-debate.1276891/page-19#post-21135081

 

[Mtnboomer]

My question is do you notice a change in flavor with the color? Our eggs here in VA are a deep rich orange to amber depending on the season and which bugs and seeds are available.
Im a native Marylander so we cook with Old Bay seasoning ALOT. Maybe I'll try seasoning the eggs before they are layed.

 

[RoosterML]

While the cayenne pepper is also changing your yolk color do not disregard the crawfish shells also having an effect.