Does Sacha Inchi oil reduce feed intake in laying hens?

Sacha Inchi & Poultry Feed1 min readUpdated June 10, 2026

What the Evidence Shows

We analyzed one assertion on Sacha Inchi oil and laying hens, and it suggests that adding 3.0–4.5% Sacha Inchi oil to their diet may reduce daily feed intake by 10–15% over 56 days, without affecting body weight or egg production efficiency [1]. This is the only piece of evidence we’ve reviewed so...

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

DOI: 10.3390/vetsci12100953

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June 10, 2026·Last updated June 10, 2026
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