What temp do you incubate Guinea eggs?
The incubator should be kept at 99-99.5°F for forced air and 101-102°F for a still air incubator. The temperature inside your incubator will drop when you first put the new eggs in it.
How many eggs can a guinea fowl lay in a day?
Guinea hens can lay an egg a day and will usually lay in four clusters of 20 to 30 eggs with a break in between. 5. The hen may start egg laying from 20 weeks of age depending on the time of year they were hatched.
Do Guineas lay on their eggs?
Guineas are not particular about where to lay their eggs. Once they find a suitable spot, they make their nests start laying. Guinea hen nets are usually hard to find. Guineas prefer to nest in long grass, woods, or any place that gives them protection from predators.
What do you feed guinea fowl in the winter?
During winter you should supplement your guinea fowls diet with regular chicken or game bird feed even if they normally live on pasture.
Why do guinea fowl bury their eggs?
Instinct will tell a guinea hen to lay her eggs in a secluded, hidden location. It’s the nature of guinea hens to share nests, so the clutch will build rapidly. Once the nest accumulates 25-30 eggs, one or more guinea hens “might” decide to go broody on the same nest.
Do guinea eggs taste good?
Guinea eggs are entirely edible and very rich in flavor and texture…in a delicious way! Compared to a chicken egg, there is much more yolk than egg white in a guinea egg, and contrary to popular belief, guinea eggs do not taste gamey.
Can guineas and chickens live together?
Owners cannot raise one guinea fowl alone even in a flock of chickens. They are naturally social animals and will likely die if they are secluded from other guinea fowls. You may want to have separate coops while allowing the two species to interact during the day or around the yard.
Will guinea hens stay in yard?
Guinea fowl can be sort of an exotic addition to a homestead. Guineas will take care of problems like snakes and rats. Guineas are easier on the yard than chickens. They don’t scratch as much or won’t go after your garden.