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10 + Slate Guinea Hatching Eggs
$ 8.44
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Description
Slate GuineasMales weigh 3-5 lbs.
Hens weigh 3-4 lbs.
These a steel gray color, with a reddish purple collor.
It extends from bare head to shoulder area and crop area
in front. No dots or barring. A nice color. one picture
is in sell pen, but I thought it showed the color well.
Mix well with other poultry. The keets are a rusty
Cinnamon color, no stripes, they are a little lighter on belly.
As they feather they change to steel blue color.
And don't forget guineas take 28 to 30 days to hatch
I get good hatches, but I cannot GUARANTEE yours. Due to P O handling, weather,
or any problems they encounter along the way to you. Do not bid if you don't want to risk
these hazards. There is always a risk with shipped eggs.
I send fresh eggs, send them quickly so you can get the freshest eggs possible.
I pack them as well as I can. I mark them do not X-ray, as this will kill them.
I send them priority mail and they are insured. Inspect carefully when they arrive
for any damage or abuse. File a claim with:
USPS.com to get your money back.
If there is a problem let me know. I want you to be happy with your purchase.
I cannot send eggs to California with zip code starting with 900-935
Guineas information
My guineas are penned separately so you are getting true
colors.
I get good hatches. But I cannot guarantee your hatch
due to P O handling or problems they encounter along
the way to you, such as Weather problems. Or your incubation problems.
If other than these problems should occur let me know.
I send fresh eggs, and try and get them to you as quickly
as possible. The eggs are insured. The buyer is responsible
for claiming through the UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE if
shipping issues arise.
Guineas are hardy birds, after 2 weeks old. They can not
get wet during that 2 week period or they chill and die.
They grow rapidly after two weeks.They produce 60 - 100 eggs per season.
From Mar. to Oct. Lay well 5 years or more.For best fertility A cock should
be less then 3 years old or less. Eggs hatch 26-30 days.
One month old, guineas get there first feathers. 8 wks. hens start
to make there buckwheat or pot rack sound, males chi chi sound.
When you receive unpack and place back in egg carton pointy end down
let set 24 hrs and set incubator. This will help if air sac gets
detached during shipping
And don't forget Guineas take 26 to 30 days to hatch.
Guineas come from the arid regions of West Africa.
Accept French and they come by way of France.
They have good tasty meat. They are a delicacy in some areas.
Slaughter 16-18 weeks.
Guineas were introduced into the U S in the Civil War era.
Guineas are good watch dogs. They let you know when something
is going on out of the ordinary. They kill snakes and small predators.
They are good tick and chigger eradicators. They are good bug control.
Some people use a few guineas with other fowl for a security system
against predators.
No International Shipping, or to Hawaii or Alaska. Only 48 states
I cannot send eggs to California with zip starting 900-935 I'm sorry