debbie26pet Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 im using maize corn think it is is this the same as what others using? also ive seen a couple of u mention organic/ paprika is this th eone u buy at the supermarket does it need to be organic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steph101 Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 That might have been me. I just used that as it was the one in my cupboard at the time that I'd bought from Waitrose. There are a certain amount of spices in the appropriately named 'Poultry Spice' too - don't know whether or not they are organic; I wouldn't have thought so. I think they need a Soil Association stamp if they are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feemcg Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 I don't think the chooks would appreciate paprika - it's quite a 'fiery' spice - probably blow their heads off Poultry 'Spice' doesn't mean the same thing - it's a mineral feed supplement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 I don't think the chooks would appreciate paprika - it's quite a 'fiery' spice - probably blow their heads off Poultry 'Spice' doesn't mean the same thing - it's a mineral feed supplement. Am glad you posted this Fee....I was very confused until a moment ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steph101 Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 I've been using paprika in tiny quantities in their feed, not as a supplement like poultry spice - but to add orangey tones to the yolk. It works, and they like it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogs and chickens Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 I've been using paprika in tiny quantities in their feed, not as a supplement like poultry spice - but to add orangey tones to the yolk. It works, and they like it Out of interest, does it leave any taste in the eggs or is the tiny amount not enough to do this? I think I may try this Michelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debbie26pet Posted April 17, 2008 Author Share Posted April 17, 2008 I've been using paprika in tiny quantities in their feed, not as a supplement like poultry spice - but to add orangey tones to the yolk. It works, and they like it Out of interest, does it leave any taste in the eggs or is the tiny amount not enough to do this? I think I may try this Michelle im interested in this to wonder if my chooks will eat it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hen Watch Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 You might be interested in the Omlet guide to egg yolk colour. See link below. They say: Green tinge yolks = acorns Redder yolks = Paprika Deep yellow yolks = Green stuff (brocolli, spinach, grass, brussel sprouts...) My girls eggs are quite orange and they munch their way through most of my lawn and garden.... http://www.omlet.co.uk/guide/guide.php?view=Chickens&cat=Eggs&sub=yolk%20colour Also, just in case anyone was confused, Poultry Spice suppliment contains protein, oil, fibre, ash, calcium, iron, potassium and magnesium. For all round good condition for the chooks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 Not sure why anyone would want their yolks to be "redder" tbh. Deep golden is what I aim for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steph101 Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 It's a good job we're not all the same. Life would be so boring. http://www.omlet.co.uk/guide/guide.php?view=Chickens&cat=Eggs&sub=yolk%20colour Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 True. That is the same liknk as the one posted by HenWatch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...