Guinea Fowl breeds & varieties
11 named types — desirability tiers S (best) through F.
SFrench Pintade
Origin: FR
AromaticBenchmark GuineaFine MoistFrench Quality Systems
AHelmeted Guinea Fowl
Origin: NG, IT
Aromatic RoastCasque SpeciesCommon Farm TypeFine Texture
ANumida meleagris
Origin: ML, PT, FR
African OriginAromaticBetween Chicken And PheasantDarkish Meat
APearl Grey
Origin: FR
Classic Guinea FlavourClassic PintadeCommercial DefaultFine
AWhite Guinea
Origin: US
Clean Carcass LookClean PresentationFine TextureLean Gamey
BLavender
Origin: US
Classic GuineaColour SpecialtyFineLavender Plumage
BBronze
Origin: GB
Bronze PlumageColour VarietyForage Friendly FarmForage Notes Possible
BPied
Origin: US
CharacterfulFarmyardHomesteadLean
BCoral Blue
Origin: US
Fine TextureLeanNicheNiche Supply
BPurple
Origin: US
BoutiqueClassic Guinea EatingEnthusiast LinesGently Wild
CHybrid Commercial
Origin: FR
CommercialEfficientHybridLean