Moving Mom Guinea/Keets to coop once she hatches.

[kimramsey08]

We don't know for sure how she will react to being moved after they hatch. My concern is the sudden change in environment would freak her out. But I would definitely give it a try. That would be so much safer than leaving them outside. If she doesn't keep them warm you can always rig up a heat lamp/ heat plate for them.

Ok thanks for the advice.

 

[kimramsey08]

Hi and welcome to BYC!

Thank you

 

[kimramsey08]

Welcome to BYC! The mother should keep them warm without extra heat. I'd monitor her to make sure that she's comfortable with her family in the big coop and that she's taking care of the babies properly. Best of luck with your keets!

Will do, you guys are so nice!

 

[Fuchsia]

Welcome to BYC.

 

[kimramsey08]

Welcome to BYC.

Thank you

 

[Blue Raptor]

Hi Guys,
I have gotten so much info from you guys the last couple years and now I finally joined, thank you.
My Guinea hen has been sitting on her eggs for about three weeks now outside in a hidden nest. I let her continue since its right by our german shepherd dog pen. When they hatch I was going to scoop em up and put them in the big coop with some straw. If I throw her in there with them will she still keep them warm or do I need a warmer light???? Will she still momma them???? Appreciate it.

Welcome to BYC!!

 

[chrissynemetz]

Welcome to BYC Kim! We're glad you decided to join us! Make yourself at home here!

 

[swampfox440]

Hi, welcome to BYC! pleased to meet you and thanks for joining us.

 

[rjohns39]

Hi Kim and welcome to BYC We're so happy you've decided to join us

 

[N F C]

Best of luck with your guinea keets!