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Well we never got that 60 degree day as predicted but as far as the guineas go, I just think, even though I hatched them and kept them inside for the their first month or so, they have more or less been taught by the pullets on the daily routine of the coop... you know, "When in Rome..." so to...

WOOHOO!!! Well my girls answered my own question! Found two guinea eggs this morning , not only in the coop but in a nesting box! Now the big question is are they fertile or not since I do have a male. I suppose I can collect them for a few days then dust off my incubator and give it a shot.

Quote: Thanks for your input. Again, I know they're seasonal layers but they also need to be of a certain age too to be productive. We were major "colder than normal" here during Dec. but now were just the extreme opposite for Jan. We're suppose to hit 60 degrees by Sunday! It may be...

Quote: Well that's what I've known/been told but these ladies have been hatched and raised with my pullets and they seem to be mimicking my chickens by checking out the nesting boxes, actually sitting in them or making themselves cozy in the corners of the coop by burrowing in the pine...

I having maturing guinea hens and was wondering at what age will they begin to start laying eggs? My girls are currently at 24 weeks old today. Thanks, Lori