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Reproductive performance of local guinea fowl.
| Reproductive parameters | Description |
|---|---|
| Sexual maturity (months) | 6–7 |
| Age of first laying (months) | 6–8 |
| Egg laying period | Rainy season (April–October) |
| Egg laying period during a season (weeks) | 26–30 |
| Average number of eggs laid (eggs/guinea fowl/season) | 71 ± 16 |
| Incubation time (days) | 26–29 |
| Hatch rate (%) | 74 ± 17 |
| Mortality rate 3 months after hatching (%) | 22 ± 12 |
| Mortality rate one week after outbreak (%) | 10 ± 6 |
