Apr 19, 2013 #1 peanut67 Chirping 6 Years Joined Apr 19, 2013 Messages 113 Reaction score 2 Points 71 Location missouri my guineas are just starting to lay I have 15 eggs how soon do they start setting on them/ ?
Apr 19, 2013 #2 AlienChick Crowing Joined Apr 9, 2010 Messages 2,917 Reaction score 141 Points 251 Location Glasgow, KY Not all hens will become broody. I know from experience that one of my guinea hens will sit on a nest when there are about 25-30 eggs. They all hatch, but you have to remove the babies since the guineas are the WORSE moms (unless they are caged up).
Not all hens will become broody. I know from experience that one of my guinea hens will sit on a nest when there are about 25-30 eggs. They all hatch, but you have to remove the babies since the guineas are the WORSE moms (unless they are caged up).
Apr 19, 2013 Thread starter #3 peanut67 Chirping 6 Years Joined Apr 19, 2013 Messages 113 Reaction score 2 Points 71 Location missouri Thanks for the info I will keep an eye on them, now have 18 eggs