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These are game birds are believed to have originated in Guinea and were brought to America by colonists who used them for food. They also valued them as watch animals because of their loud squawk. Some people call them pintade, faraona or African pheasant and raise them on farms.
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Also called Helmeted Guinea Fowl, Vulturine Guinea Fowl.
Farm-raised guinea fowl weigh about 2 pounds (900 grams). The small eggs of dark color are laid in April or May. The average litter size is about three to five dozen eggs that hatch after the incubation period is about 26 to 28 days. Evaluate the chick for sale and view pictures at the aviaries.