Is this true?

[RendonRoo]

An older friend of mine told me that if a hen is breed that her eggs will have more good chloesterol and less bad. He was raised on a farm and swears by this. I've only read that you don't have to have a rooster for eggs.. Never heard this but felt like someone here could enlighten me on this. Thanks

 

[MissPrissy]

There are as many incorrect old wives tales in the world as there are chickens.

 

[RendonRoo]

Thanks Miss Prissy, I always appreciate your input.

 

[dave_Cash69]

some chickens lay eggs lower in cholestoral, so thats partially true..

and no you do not need a roo for a hen to lay.
but it helps, if i am not mistaken?

 

[MissPrissy]

Those are usually hens are fed scientifically engineered feeds to produce specific results in their eggs. They are not eating common laying rations and feeds. I belive egglands best is one that claims high omega 3's and other health benefits from their eggs.

 

[PortageGirl]

Here' an article that supports the theory that active, well fed hens do produce eggs that are higher in nutrition and have lower cholesteral. I do not know how absolutely scientific it is, Mother E N is a decent sort of place, they do have responsible people doing research to a degree, but I'm not going to say they are absolutely fool proof, but it sure makes sense to me!!!!

http://www.motherearthnews.com/Real-Food/2007-10-01/Tests-Reveal-Healthier-Eggs.aspx

I think it's logical that hens raised eating good food, give us better nutrition.