What is a guinea fowl?
The domestic guinea fowl, also called the Numidian guinea fowl (Numida Meleagris) and crested guinea fowl, is a game bird that develops well in an aviary despite its wild nature. It is the size of a small chicken and has grayish plumage with white dots that appear to be painted.
Known for 2000 years, the guinea fowl originates from Africa, where it is still sometimes found in the wild. Rearing guinea fowl, or meleagriagriculture, is now practiced in almost all parts of the world, and is particularly developed in France.
Why raise guinea fowl keets?
Raising guinea fowl keets means joining a sector that is both traditional and growing. Guinea fowl is recognized for its firm, tender and flavorful meat — a popular alternative to chicken and turkey.
In Quebec, Couvoir Pintabo is the only federal hatchery specializing in guinea fowl keets.
+ 20
Years of expertise in rearing
#1
in Canada and Only federal hatchery specializing in keets
100%
Vegetable feed
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Specialized Facilities
Whether you're a beginner or experienced breeder, our keets are raised without vaccines and without antibiotics, on a 100% plant-based diet.
Setup and getting started
Very important: the first days determine the success of your operation.
Our rearing guide covers everything you need to know to successfully raise your keets: incubation, temperatures by age, feeding, care for the first 14 days, housing and density, health.
For all the details (temperatures, feeding, care, density, incubation, health), download our complete rearing guide.
Download Our Guinea Fowl Rearing Guide