How do chicken eggs get their color? Story by Chandlor Jordan • 1mo. C OLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Bird flu cases and egg prices ...

Chicken earlobes help predict egg color. Egg color is mostly determined by genetics. If you’re looking for a hint, a good way to guess what color eggs a hen will lay is to look at her earlobes.

How do chicken eggs get their color? (Storyblocks) However, there is an egg-ception to this rule, as sometimes, different shades of eggshell can come from the same hen on different days.

But while a darker egg yolk does not mean a chicken is eating a nutritious, organic or fresh diet, "it likely will correlate, since the foods with the pigment are also packed with other nutrients ...

Yes, the Color of Your Egg Yolk Matters — Here’s What It Means. We asked poultry experts to explain what’s behind the shade of your egg yolk, from pale yellow to deep orange.

White chicken breeds typically produce brown, chalk white, or very light eggs. Many black chicken breeds, like the Crèvecoeur, Spanish, and Sumatra, produce white eggs. Skin color.

Backyard chickens might not crack high egg prices, but Chicago-area owners say they’re worth it Enthusiasts urge raising backyard poultry, provide tip on bird flu prevention ...