2024
DOI: 10.4314/jcas.v20i2.2
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Egg characteristics, hatch rate and early growth performance of keets post-hatch in guinea fowl (<i>Numida meleagris</i> ) in the Western Highlands of Cameroon

N. R. Banla,
N. A. J Guiekep,
A. Tansho
et al.

Abstract: A study was carried out to characterize guinea fowl (Numida meleagris) eggs, evaluate the effect of egg weight on hatchability, keet hatch-weight and early growth performance in the Western Highlands of Cameroon. One hundred and seventy-four (174) guinea fowl eggs were collected from a farm in the West Region of Cameroon and characterized. Length, width and weight of eggs were recorded. Using egg weight and egg shape indices, eggs were grouped into small (40-45 g); medium (46-49 g) and large (>50 g) categor… Show more

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