Two Questions about Guineas!

[sparkles2307]

Number one, are the eggs hard to hatch? I want to hatch some but if its any more complicated than incubating chickens then its not for me.

Number two, has anyone ordered guinea eggs from Stromberg's Hatchery?

 

[sparkles2307]

Anyone?

 

[darkstarr nite]

my friend usually hatches them every year ... not hard ... never have ordered any tho?

 

[Cindiloohoo]

Personally I think they are easier than chickens because they aren't quite as picky about humidity. I've had humidity issues and still had most if not all guineas hatch.

 

[PrettyPoultry]

I think they are supposedly easier to hatch. I have some in the bator due next week - so far 13 of the 14 shipped are developing.

 

[MuranoFarms]

I've heard they're easier. I have some of my girls eggs in the bator now, so I'll know in a few weeks!


ETA: I've never ordered from that hatchery, but $38 a dozen is pretty steep. I'm sure you can get them a lot cheaper here or even ebay.

 

[Soccer Mom]

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Ditto this. I'll tell you in two weeks.

 

[cracking up]

I just finished a hatch and it was real easy - had to help a few out because of shrink wrapped but most just seemed to appear in the incubator.

 

[TennesseeTruly]

Guineas don't pip and zip...they pip and POP! I swear they POP out of the eggs! And active!?! Holy moly! Watch it when you open the top to your incubator! They go every which way! I love hatching guineas. I really do believe they're one of the easier things to hatch. I love guineas!

Laurie

 

[poultrypatch]

Last Sunday...Easter...I found 1 Guinea egg...no more since. Is this common ?? They're young..from last Sept.
Also, pls, in an incubator, how long does it take to hatch Guineas ??? Humidity ??
Thanks
Liz
MA