Factors affecting fertility and hatchability of guinea fowl eggs in Nigeria

• Published in: World's poultry science journal Vol. 53; no. 3; pp. 279 - 286
• Main Author: Nwagu, B.I.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Cambridge, UK Cambridge University Press on behalf of World's Poultry Science Association 01.09.1997; Taylor & Francis
• Subjects: Fertility; guinea fowl; hatchability; incubation; Nigeria; nutrition; Regional Reports; nutrition; guinea fowl; Nigeria; Fertility; incubation; hatchability

This paper considers some of the factors affecting the fertility and hatchability of guinea fowl eggs. In addition to genetic components there is a wide range of environmental influences that affect these two measures of performance. These include severe nutritional deficiencies, certain drugs and f...