Laying cycles of Guinea hens

[jlmann]

Does anyone know the approximate length of the laying cycle for guinea hens?
We have one and she layed for maybe 3 weeks last year and hasn't layed any since.
As it stands now I am waiting for warmer weather and longer days to see if that will trigger another laying cycle but I am really concerned about a possible nutrition problem or illness. The guinea appears healthy and eats well and is approximately 1 year old . All of my other 1 year olds (chickens) have either started or are getting ready to start a second cycle so any help will be greatly appreciated! Oh yeah the guinea is in with the other birds so she is on laying crumbles and a little bit of scratch grains (since its cold) and she also has access to plenty of grit and oyster shell. Thanks in advance!

JM

 

[maine chicks]

March thru September depending where you are-Young birds might start early-mine began a couple months ago-but it is just a juvenile thing. They drop eggs all over now but should find a nesting spot when the weather warms and they get outside more. I'm told they lay quite a few eggs before they get broody and they are not great mothers. If the eggs hatch you might want to grab the keets and put them under lights.

 

[jlmann]

Ok thanks a lot. I'm just new to guineas and she was a gift from the local feed store last time I got chickens from them. They are pretty birds but they sure can make a lot of noise!! Thanks again!

JM