Guinea fowl

GUINEA FOWL

Guinea fowl - derive their name from Guinea, a part of the West Coast of Africa

guineafowl

The domestic guinea fowls descended from one of the wild species of Africa and the ancient Greeks and Romans were known for raising them as table birds.

Origin
Africa
Adult body weight
1.5 kg
Sex differentiation
By voice
6-7 months
Varieties
Pearl , White and Lavender
Annual egg production
170-180 eggs
40-45 grams
Egg shell colour
Dark brown
Purpose of rearing
Meat purpose, Have red lean meat with strong game flavour
12-13 weeks
Incubation period
28 days
Last modified: Wednesday, 11 April 2012, 5:40 AM