AgriLife Extension experts explain how genetics and other factors can affect an egg's color, shape and shading.

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The pastel-colored yolk of a conventional, cage-raised egg literally pales in comparison to the rich, golden shade of a pasture-raised yolk—all due to the chickens’ diets. When it comes to ...