I had 28 out of 40 hatch about a month ago. Only lost one that was splay legged. At a month, already have to watch them trying to fly outta the brooder and the grower pen when you oen it, it was hilarious watching a 10 yr old and an 8 yr old spend 15 minutes trying to catch one guinea lol
Early this year was the first time I'd ever tried to incubate eggs, been raising farm chickens since childhood but always with broody hen. Out of 4 different batches, I've had 3 great hatch rates and one that was 3 out of 12. Those eggs were in with quail eggs that have a shorter incubation...
Just had a question about BO coloring. All my hens are the same standard, uniform buff color, but my rooster, as he got older is almost a orange,red color with dark tail feathers. He came from the same place as the hens, just not sure if its possible that he's another breed all together or if...