light yolks

[carybear]

Why would yolks go from a dark, rich yellow to a light yellow? I haven't changed foods since this change happened. I'm not sure what's going on with my girls. Whatever it is, is affecting both of them.
any ideas?
thanks,
carybear

 

[magicpigeon]

Could be worms

 

[Saltysteele]

were they eating grass and are not, now?

when i let mine free range and they eat grass, the yolks are as orange as.... well, orange

they got into mamma's flower bed, so they've been grounded for a while, till can build them an extended run. their yolks have gone to the color of the yolks in the store now

it's all the beta carotene

 

[Country Heart]

free-range = deep orange yolks

 

[TigerLilly]

Quote:
x2 My chickens free-range at least 3-4 hrs a day, but usually 1/2 the day--gotta have those deep orange yolks!