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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 found that they mainly lay their eggs from midday and early afternoon so they have … Read more
There are many reasons why guinea fowl hens may stop laying eggs or may not lay eggs. The age of the guinea fowl hen – as they get older the amount of eggs may reduce. The health of the guinea fowl hen – illness or parasites can hinder laying. The time of year – the … Read more
Female guinea fowl can start laying as early as 16 weeks old. If they reach 16 weeks in the Autumn and Winter months then they usually start to lay in the following Spring, so they can be about 8-10 months old when they start to lay eggs and to breed with their male partners. In … Read more
There are certain signs that show that the guinea fowl hen is about to start laying eggs. Visiting the same patch of undergrowth daily. Sitting in a patch of undergrowth for periods of time. Digging a hole in the ground to form a nest area in the undergrowth. Male guinea fowl sitting nearby waiting for … Read more
Saturday 8th March 2008, saw the guinea fowl egg laying season begin. I found one guinea fowl egg laid in the paddock. I don’t know if this is where the guinea fowl laid the egg or if a magpie has tried to move the egg but it was certainly an unusual place for the guinea … Read more