Eggs of pearl and white guinea fowl were analysed for quality at 51 weeks of birds’ age. Thirty eggs laid by each variety were evaluated. Analysis was made within 24 hours of egg collection. White guinea fowl laid eggs that were significant heavier (46.5 g), longer (51.3 mm) and wider (39.6 mm) compared to pearl grey guinea fowl (39.2 g, 49.4 mm and 37.5 mm, respectively). In addition, the eggs of pearl guinea fowl had lighter (6.2 g) and thinner shells (0.51 mm). Albumen percentage in the eggs of pearl guinea fowl (44.4%) was significantly lower than in white guinea fowl (51.2%). Egg yolk proportion was significantly higher in the eggs of pearl compared to white guinea fowl (39.9% vs. 33.4%). Haugh units were higher for the eggs of white compared to pearl birds. Yolk pH was significantly higher in the eggs of pearl guinea fowl (6.2).

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