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  1. PeepsCA

    Guinea's Laying, Now What?

    Sorry for your losses. Cougars, yikes. Young Guinea Hens tend to lay eggs wherever for a while at first, eventually (if they don't choose to lay in the coop) they will pick a secluded spot out in the bushes, tall grass or other well hidden secretive spot and accumulate a big pile before they...
  2. PeepsCA

    Guinea's Laying, Now What?

    Whatttt... no broodies for back up? Guess you need a bigger incubator, or a 2nd one, lol.
  3. PeepsCA

    Guinea's Laying, Now What?

    Guinea Hens like private places to nest... like pieces of plywood leaned up against the coop or pen wall at an angle (and secured so they do not fall), large (solid) dog crates with the doors taken off, and even a bunch of brushy branches stacked against a corner. Get creative, and be sure to...
  4. PeepsCA

    Guinea's Laying, Now What?

    I'm pretty experienced with raising/breeding hatching Guineas, but I'm definitely no expert on Peafowl. I've only had my Peafowl for about 2 years now, lol so not much experience with them... this will be my first breeding season with them (all but one of my Peahens are young). I am definitely...
  5. PeepsCA

    Guinea's Laying, Now What?

    They may or may not be fertile yet, if you want to crack a few open you can check for a bulls eye on the yolk. You can store Guinea eggs for up to 14 days in a cool place (under 70 degrees), out of direct sunlight (I try to incubate my collected eggs within 7 days tho). You'll want to turn them...
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