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they should be okay but they can only live for 72 hours without feed and water. But they will still need heat for a while. We always start our babies on chick starter.

 

Kute Keets! LOL

When you get those little things in a brooder you will be amazed at how fast they zip around. Put a lid on it too because they 'fly' earlier than chickens! BTW - they get louder. Mine seem to think it is screaming time about the time we go to bed. I put mine in with my turkeys and they have taught the turkeys how to eat and drink. Smart lil things, too.

 

Sherry,

They're adorable. Congratulations. For feed for my guineas I used Turkey starter. Chick starter is okay but turkey is better.

There is a book out called Gardening with Guineas that would be a tremendous help to you if you're interested. And I suggest you join the Guinea Fowl Message Board as well. Unfortunately they do charge an annual fee to join but it can be worthwhile - its $10.

Good luck!

Julie

 

Cute! I'm thinking of hatching guineas for a friend this fall.

 

Nice pics there! How many do U have hatching? If U dont have too many they will be ok till they all hatch or if U need to when they get good and DRY, U could remove them real fast not to lose too much humidity. My Dominiques started about daylight and I think they are like guineas I have never seen any so lively they are like running backs in a football game knocking each other over standing on other eggs and just going wild, I know thats how guineas are too. Good Luck with the rest of the hatch.

 

Congrats on your keets!