11/04/2026
Last hatch of the season and what a way to finish 🐣✨
Out of 90 guinea eggs set on 15 March, only 12 were infertile, giving us an 86.7% fertility rate, which we’re thrilled with.
So far, 49 keets have hatched since yesterday afternoon and overnight, with a few more still pipping and due to arrive. That’s a current hatch rate of 62.8% from fertile eggs, which for this late in the season, we’re really happy with.
To top it off, two extra special little surprises joined us:
🩶 our third silver ever (and third silver this season)
🤎our very first cinnamon hatch of the season, and in our final hatch too!
Overall, it’s been such a successful season. We did have some losses this year, mostly to foxes and a few hens making questionable choices crossing the road to nest near the neighbour’s place. Frustrating to say the least, but that’s part of keeping free-ranging birds.
A huge thank you to all our clients and returning customers for your support this season, we truly appreciate every single one of you, and we hope you love your guineas as much as we do 💛 Already looking forward to next season with big plans on our coloured/red eyed pen.