It can be jarring to crack an egg and see a bright orange yolk instead of the expected pale yellow, or vice versa. Americans eat on average nearly 300 eggs a year, making it likely you’ll stare down ...

Have you ever wondered why chicken eggs can be different colors? While most eggs are white or brown, they also come in colors like cream, pink, blue and green. In addition — and this is no “yolk” — ...

As we enter summer and more people are looking at raising backyard chickens, they may be curious why chicken eggs can be different colors. Most eggs are white or brown, but they also come in other ...

The color of eggshells can depend on the breed of chicken. While the color typically doesn’t affect the nutrients in an egg, other factors like the hen’s environment and stress level may affect it.

The color of an egg yolk, whether it is orange or yellow, is determined mainly by the hen's diet and living conditions. While darker yolks are associated with higher nutrient content, all eggs provide ...

We asked poultry experts to explain what’s behind the shade of your egg yolk, from pale yellow to deep orange. It can be jarring to crack an egg and see a bright orange yolk instead of the expected ...

We asked poultry experts to explain what’s behind the shade of your egg yolk, from pale yellow to deep orange. Korin Miller has spent nearly two decades covering food, health, and nutrition for ...