Cackle Hatchery White African Guinea - Not Sexed

Description

These guinea breeds are known for their ability to be some of the best watch dogs for alerting and sounding off when unusual intruders of human or animals come into their territory or home turf. They are one of the best ways to get rid of ticks and unwanted bugs on your property and their meat is a delicacy in parts of the world. Guinea Fowl males utter a one-syllable call, usually repeated several times in succession: chit, chit, chit. Females utter a two-syllable call, usually repeated several times in succession buck-wheat, buck-wheat, buck-wheat, buck-wheat. Guinea Fowl normally hide their nests and then show up with many little keets when allowed to free range. They like to roost high in trees.

Features

• Weights: Hen: 3-4 lbs, Cock: 4-5 lbs, Pullet: 3 lb, Cockerel: 3 1/2 lbs
• Purpose: Egg Laying
• Egg Color: Dark and Spotted
• Egg Production: Good, between 60-100
• Egg Size: Small
• Temperament: Active
• Fertility Percentage: 60-75%
• Broody: Setters
• Mating Ratio: 9 Females to 1 Male
• Roost Height: 4+ feet
• Country of Origin: Western Africa
• APA: Yes, Recognized by the Standard of Perfection
• TLC: Not Listed

Specifications

• Sex: Straight Run (Male and Female)