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[Wyandottes7]

Glad you joined us!

X2 on Wyandottes7's advice, though I've never heard of worms causing yolk color changes.

The worms themselves don't exactly cause the yolk color to be light. However, a bird with a heavy worm infestation will not be as healthy. They will put less energy into the egg, and the yolk color may lighten. Just as a bird with a worm infestation will often appear pale.

 

[drumstick diva]

Chickens seem to love pumpkin - I would think that could help with the color, if it is a nutritional deficiency

 

[Frindizzle]

What do you feed your chickens?

 

[sunflour]

So glad you joined us.

 

[Mountain Peeps]

Welcome to BYC! Please make yourself at home and we are here to help.

It could be a sign of worms. Or it also could be a sign of lack of nutrition. Do your chickens have proper food? Do they have a constant water supply? What about calcium? Greens and marigolds are good for darkening yolks.

 

[Michael OShay]

Welcome to BYC. Glad you decided to join our flock. You've received some very good advice from the other members so I'll just say, please feel free to ask any questions you may have. We are here to help in any way we can. Good luck with your eggs.