Does Sacha Inchi oil increase yolk weight in laying hens?

Sacha Inchi & Poultry1 min readUpdated June 10, 2026

What the Evidence Shows

We analyzed one assertion on whether Sacha Inchi oil affects yolk weight in laying hens, and it supports the idea that adding 3.0–4.5% Sacha Inchi oil to their feed for 56 days increases the proportion of yolk in the egg by 10–12%. This change happened without altering the total weight of the egg,...

Evidence from Studies

Supporting (0)
No supporting evidence found
Contradicting (0)
No contradicting evidence found
Primary Studies (1)

Supplementing Sacha Inchi (Plukenetia volubilis) Oil in Laying Hen Diets: Influences on Production Performance, Egg Quality and Fatty Acid Profile

DOI: 10.3390/vetsci12100953

Update History

Published
June 10, 2026·Last updated June 10, 2026
  • Invalid DateNew topic created from assertion

Sign up to see full analysis