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Unusual Guinea Fowl Behaviour
I often receive emails asking about the behaviour of guinea fowl. “Hi! I have just bought 4 several week old guinea fowl- I noticed one looking poorly and it was dead by morning- today I noticed that 2...
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Will Guinea Fowl Hens Lay Eggs In A Nest Box Or Chicken Coop?
I have been asked if guinea fowl hens lay eggs in a nest box or chicken coop. From my experience the answer is generally no. I have been keeping and raising guinea fowl for the last 6-7 years and have...
View ArticleMale To Female Ratio For Keeping Different Varieties Of Poultry
Here is a rough guide to the male to female ratio for keeping different varieties of poultry together. Quail = 1 male to every 3-4 females. Hen = 1 males to every 6-10 females. (The Domestic Fowl Trust...
View ArticleAge Of Maturity Of Female Birds
The age of maturity of female birds will differ between species of birds. The maturity refers to the age at which the females reach sexual maturity and will start laying eggs and breeding with their...
View ArticleAge Of Maturity Of Male Birds
The age of maturity of male birds will differ between species of birds. The maturity refers to the age at which the males reach sexual maturity and will start breeding with their female partners. Quail...
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Do Keets Hatched By Guinea Hen Need Warmth From A Brooder?
I have been asked by a Incubating & Hatching Guinea Fowl Keets eBook customer if keets hatched by a guinea fowl will still need to go into a brooder for warmth. Yes, I have 3 guinea fowl. 1 girl...
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Ways To Hatch Guinea Fowl Eggs
There are 3 ways to hatch guinea fowl eggs: 1) In an incubator. 2) Under a guinea fowl hen. 3) With a broody bantam hen. I was reminded of this the other day when I had an email from anne saying that...
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Training Guinea Fowl To Roost In A Hut At Night
I free range my guinea fowl during the day and then put them in a hut to roost at night although guinea fowl will naturally roost in trees if you don’t train them to go in a hut. I like mine to go in a...
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How Long Do Guinea Fowl Live For?
I have been asked how long do guinea fowl live for? The lifespan of a Guinea fowl is approximately 10 to 15 years although they can live beyond this. I currently have guinea fowl on the farm that are 7...
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Incubating, Hatching & Raising Guinea Fowl eBook Review
I am always delighted to get feedback about the products I am selling at farmingfriends, so I was thrilled to see my Incubating, Hatching & Raising Guinea Fowl Keets eBook described as...
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