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November 21, 2025PeerJOpen Access

Utilization of soft pistachio hulls in Japanese quail diets for enhanced egg quality and yolk pigmentation

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MÇMehmet Çetin

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Experiment shows nutritional value improves egg quality in quails, suggesting soft pistachio hulls may optimize feed use.

Key Points

  • This research aims to evaluate the use of soft pistachio hulls in quail diets to improve egg quality and yolk pigmentation.
  • Ninety-six female Japanese quails aged seven weeks were assigned to four dietary groups with varying soft pistachio hull inclusion levels.
  • The study lasted five weeks, measuring parameters like live weight, feed intake, and various egg quality indicators.
  • Groups received a control diet with 0%, 2%, 4%, and 6% PH over the feeding period.
  • The 2% and 6% PH groups had greater final live weights compared to control, with 356.5 g and 350.6 g respectively.
  • Egg production was highest in the 4% PH group at 76.4%, although not statistically significant.
  • Yolk color score increased significantly in the 6% PH group, indicating enhanced pigmentation.

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Mehmet Çetin (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6924e405c0ce034ddc34f7e5https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.20204
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