I forgot to coment on this, but my Great Mother-in- law, who happens to be
102 years old, has always added ground chillies to her duck's feed. She
maintains that they improve the yolk color, and prevents the birds from
getting colds.
We mix them with our feed as well, but only to keep the deer and raccoons
out of it. I have not noticed any difference in egg flavor or quality.
"Jill" <news@NOSPAMkintaline.co.uk> wrote in message
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> According to an Indian chilli producer group it will be possible to make
> chickens lay red eggs by adding Oleoresin into their feed.
> Oleoresin is a natural colour from the Byadagi chilli from a small town in
> India. The Byadagi chillies are less spicy than many but very deep red,
> they are dried and stored in cold rooms which helps to preserve their
> natural colour and results in more Oleoresin extraction.
>
> Whatever next !!!
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> Jill Bowis
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