Why Does Egg Number 3 Stand Out?
The third egg has the darkest and most vibrant orange yolk, making it immediately stand out from the other two.
In the scenario behind the puzzle, this egg is said to have come from a hen raised outdoors, where it had access to a varied diet of grasses, seeds, insects, and other natural foods.
Compared with the pale yolk of egg number 1, the rich orange colour of number 3 makes it appear more nutritious and wholesome. That’s the visual clue the puzzle is designed around.
But there’s an important difference between what the puzzle suggests and what yolk colour actually tells us.
Does a Dark Orange Yolk Mean a Healthier Hen?
Not necessarily.
In real life, yolk colour is influenced largely by the hen’s diet. Certain natural pigments called carotenoids can give egg yolks their yellow, golden, or orange appearance.
A hen eating foods rich in these pigments may produce a darker yolk, while another perfectly healthy hen eating a different diet may produce a much paler one.
