What is the best feed for eggs?

[CountryFlock]

I want the best feed for my chickens that will give the most orange color yolk and more nutrition? I'm not sure what to get? They free range but they still need food that I will give them? Which food should that be? Thanks. They are 6 weeks but I am looking for food to give in the future when they start laying eggs.

 

[Ol Grey Mare]

Feeds that have marigold in them can help to add to the yolk coloration...I believe Layena is one that does use marigold, but am sure there are others as well.

 

[Chris09]

Theres no need to feed a fancy feed to darken yolk color.
What makes good dark yolks are carotenoids, let your chickens free range and supplement with treats rich in carotenoids.
Whole dent corn, carrots, spinach and sweet potatoes are great treats to darken eggs.

Now if you want the best feed for them with the best nutrition then I would recommend looking into Mazuri Exotic Gamebird Breeder. It is not at all cheap at 18.00 to 25.00 pre 40 lb bag but it is good feed.


http://www.mazuri.com/mazuriexoticgamebirdbreeder.aspx

Guaranteed Analysis
Crude protein not less than
Lysine not less than
Methionine not less than
Crude fat not less than
Crude fiber not more than
Ash not more than
Calcium (Ca) not less than
Calcium (Ca) not more than
Phosphorus (P) not less than
Sodium (Na) not more than
Salt (NaCl) not less than
Salt (NaCl) not more than
Moisture not more than
20.0%
1.0%
0.34%
2.5%
7.0%
11%
2.3%
3.3%
0.75%
0.50%
0.10%
0.50%
12%


Ground corn, dehulled soybean meal, wheat middlings, calcium carbonate, fish meal (menhaden), dehydrated alfalfa meal, soybean oil, brewers dried yeast, dicalcium phosphate, salt, calcium propionate (a preservative), mixed tocopherols (a preservative), cholecalciferol (vitamin D3), vitamin A acetate, d-alpha tocopheryl acetate (natural source vitamin E), manganous oxide, zinc oxide, choline chloride, niacin, calcium pantothenate, menadione sodium bisulfite complex (vitamin K), copper sulfate, vitamin B12 supplement, dl-methionine, riboflavin, pyridoxine hydrochloride, calcium iodate, folic acid, thiamin mononitrate, sodium selenite, biotin.


Chris