Table 3.

Comparison of experimental diets (significance) for hen productivity parameters and fatty acids profile of eggs

Experimental Diet (Comparison Pair)	Hen productivity parameters				Fatty acids profile of eggs
	FC	BW	EP	EW	Oleic acid	Linoleic acid	Linolenic acid	Arachidonic acid	Docosahexaenoic acid	Σω-6 to Σω-3 fatty acids ratio
Control vs. EFM (10 %)	NS	NS	NS	NS	*	NS	*	*	*	**
Control vs. EFM (20 %)	*	NS	NS	*	**	*	**	*	**	**
Control vs. EFM (30 %)	*	***	**	*	**	**	***	*	**	**
EFM (10 %) vs. EFM (20 %)	NS	NS	NS	NS	*	NS	NS	NS	*	NS
EFM (10 %) vs. EFM (30 %)	NS	***	*	*	**	*	*	*	*	*
EFM (20 %) vs. EFM (30 %)	NS	NS	NS	NS	*	NS	NS	NS	NS	NS

* = Significant (p ≤ 0.05) ** = Significant (p ≤ 0.01) *** = Significant (p ≤ 0.001) NS = Non-significant (p > 0.05)

EFM Extruded flaxseed meal

FC Feed consumption (g/bird/day)

EP Egg production (%)

EW Egg weight (g)

BW Body weight (g)