New to breeding Keets

[Kute_Keets]

Hi Everyone
We live on a 5 acre property near Echuca by the Murray river in Victoria Australia. My husband grew up on a farm nearby which had guinea fowl running wild, peacocks, chickens...you name it. He wanted Guinea fowl here too and since I love animals I readily agreed.
We were given 10 eggs about a month ago but only one hatched in the incubator. I called him humphrey!! He was adorable but died the next day after seemingly being healthy and full of life.
I understand this can happen but i was really sad so I decided to try again.
We bought 16 guineas from a farm nearby, all 12 weeks old. They are doing nicely in the chicken run/coup.
I was also given 20 eggs from the same farm, so am watching carefully right now....and they will be my first post....I have a few questions.
Luckily I found this forum online after spending hours googling answers to my questions....so thanks for existing coz I've already learnt a lot going through many posts. Information can be hard to find!
Look forward to participating and learning more!!!

 

[BlueBaby]

Hello, and welcome! Glad that you joined us! Sorry that you lost Humprey. Good luck with your new keet's and in your hatch!

 

[drumstick diva]

If you go to the forums at top of page, scroll down till it reaches guineas- then click on prepared to learn about them.. Also sending you great hatching vibes for your guinea
eggs.

 

[Sequel]

Hey! Hi! Welcome and g'day! So happy you joined! Hope you share pics!

 

[Pork Pie]

Hello and welcome to BYC - it’s great that you have joined us. Please make yourself at home.

This is a useful link of “How to” BYC guides to take a look at announcements-feedback-issues-guides.3. I’d suggest including your location using the guide in the link. You can use this link to contact members in your area - https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/australia-six-states-and-that-funny-little-island.598568/

Best wishes

Pork Pie

 

[DobieLover]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.
Congratulations on your new flock and good luck with this hatch.

 

[007Sean]

Howdy and Welcome to Backyard Chickens.

Happy to have you here with us. Enjoy your time here at BYC!

Thanks for joining our community!

 

[anderstr196]

Beware.. this site will keep you up all hours reading through all the great information and stories
Can’t wait to see and hear your adventures with your Guineas.

 

[Melky]

Welcome to BYC!​

 

[CaramelKittey]

Hi Everyone
We live on a 5 acre property near Echuca by the Murray river in Victoria Australia. My husband grew up on a farm nearby which had guinea fowl running wild, peacocks, chickens...you name it. He wanted Guinea fowl here too and since I love animals I readily agreed.
We were given 10 eggs about a month ago but only one hatched in the incubator. I called him humphrey!! He was adorable but died the next day after seemingly being healthy and full of life.
I understand this can happen but i was really sad so I decided to try again.
We bought 16 guineas from a farm nearby, all 12 weeks old. They are doing nicely in the chicken run/coup.
I was also given 20 eggs from the same farm, so am watching carefully right now....and they will be my first post....I have a few questions.
Luckily I found this forum online after spending hours googling answers to my questions....so thanks for existing coz I've already learnt a lot going through many posts. Information can be hard to find!
Look forward to participating and learning more!!!

Welcome to BYC!
Sorry for your loss of Humphrey and the other 9 eggs. ;(

I’m glad that you have New Guinea hens! I hear that guinea hens are really good for getting rid of bugs as they eat lots of ticks.
Hope you enjoy BYC!
If you have them, I would love to see pictures of your guinea hens!