Breeding & Incubation
Guinea Fowl Weight Chart: Average Weight by Age and Sex
A week-by-week guinea fowl weight chart covering hatch to adulthood, plus what the research actually says about males versus females.
Guinea Fowl Rooster-to-Hen Ratio: How Many Males per Hen?
Too many males means fighting; too few means poor fertility. Here's the ideal guinea fowl rooster-to-hen ratio for your flock's goals.
How to Tell If Guinea Fowl Eggs Are Fertile
There's no way to spot a fertile guinea egg before incubation. Here's when candling actually reveals development — and the myths to ignore.
Guinea Fowl Mating Season: Breeding Behavior and Timing
From rival males chasing off competitors to hens picking a mate, here's what actually happens during guinea fowl mating season — and how to time it right.
Guinea Fowl Egg Incubation Timeline: From Day 1 to Hatch
A complete day-by-day breakdown of guinea fowl egg incubation — from setting eggs and candling checkpoints to lockdown and hatch day.
How to Tell if a Guinea Fowl Is Male or Female
Guinea fowl look nearly identical regardless of sex — here's how to reliably tell males from females using calls, physical traits, and timing.
How to Hatch Guinea Fowl Eggs Successfully (Complete Guide)
Guinea eggs don't hatch like chicken eggs. Here's the exact temperature, humidity, and timing you need to take yours from nest box to brooder.