dietary lutein enhances yolk color at levels of approximately
30 to 40 g kg−1 and that saponified lutein from the marigold
flour extract appears to be more effective in egg yolk color
than nonsaponified lutein from marigold flour [11].
However, there have been no studies reported on the
effect of diets supplemented with marigold flour on egg
yolk fatty acids in the poultry. Therefore, this study was
conducted to evaluate the effects of marigold flour on laying
hen performance, yolk fatty acids, and egg properties in