Why Eggs Get Lighter and Weaker as Hens Get Older
As chickens age, the eggs they lay change in ways that matter to farmers and food producers. Researchers studied brown egg-laying hens at different ages and …
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Mystery Infertility May Be Linked to Vitamin D in Egg Fluid
Researchers studied the chemical makeup of fluid surrounding eggs in women who couldn't get pregnant without a clear medical reason. They compared 10 women …
Read MoreCan Energy Treatment Make Chicken Eggs and Meat Healthier?
Researchers tested whether a special energy treatment called "biofield energy treatment" could improve the quality of eggs and meat from Rhode Island Red …
Read MoreVitamin D Boosts Egg Quality and Bone Health in Aging Ducks
Researchers studied how adding vitamin D to the diet of older laying ducks affected their egg quality and bone strength. They tested two types of vitamin D on …
Read MoreSpecial Chicken Feed Boosts Egg Quality and Bird Health
Researchers tested a new type of chicken feed made from fermented cottonseed (a plant byproduct) to see if it could replace traditional soybean meal in laying …
Read MoreNatural Supplements Help Chickens Lay Better Eggs and Stay Healthier
Researchers tested whether adding oregano oil and special enzymes to chicken feed could improve egg production and chicken health. They studied 288 laying hens …
Read MorePlant Compounds May Help Keep Ovaries Younger Longer
As women delay having children, their ovaries age and become less healthy, making pregnancy harder. Scientists are looking at natural plant compounds called …
Read MoreBaker's Yeast in Chicken Feed Makes Stronger Eggs and Bones
Researchers tested whether adding baker's yeast to chicken feed could improve egg quality and chicken health. They fed 120 laying hens different amounts of …
Read MoreHow Chicken Gut Bacteria Could Mean Healthier Eggs and Meat
Scientists are discovering that the bacteria living in chicken stomachs play a huge role in keeping birds healthy and producing better eggs and meat. Instead …
Read MoreVitamin B3 Boosts Egg Quality and Health in Quails
Researchers tested whether adding extra vitamin B3 (niacin) to quail feed could improve egg production and quality. They fed 180 quails different amounts of …
Read MoreSpecial Supplement Makes Chicken Eggs Healthier and Stronger
Researchers tested whether adding a special form of selenium (a mineral) to chicken feed could improve egg quality and chicken health. They fed 108 laying hens …
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