Raising Guinea fowl 101: A beginners guide to raising Guinea fowl
Feb 8, 2019 · Guinea fowl belong to the Numididae family, they are related to pheasants, turkeys and other game fowl. Guinea fowl originate in Africa and were first introduced to Europe back in the 1400s. Frequently used terms and their meanings: Guinea cock- male guinea fowl Guinea hen - female guinea fowl Keets - young guinea fowl
Winter and guinea hens | BackYard Chickens - Learn How to Raise …
Nov 27, 2011 · This is my first year with my guinea hens. I posted on here already about a heat lamp in my coop for the chickens, which I was told I don't need one but then someone said to double check for the guineas. Do I need a heat lamp for my guineas? I live right on the southern shores of Lake Ontario...
Diffrent Guinea Fowl Color mutations and how to identify them
Jun 12, 2023 · 1) Pearl Gray is one of the most common types of guinea fowl there are they have a dark gray aperance and have white spots on every feather with a blue head and yellow\tan crested on their head. 2) Royal Purple is a more rare color and there for is a little more expensive, it identifiable from its dark purple chest and its purple tint to the ...
FOODS GUINEAS CAN AND CAN'T EAT - BackYard Chickens
Sep 21, 2016 · Guinea keets can survive on chick starter but they will never reach their full potential. Keets should be fed a high protein turkey or gamebird starter. It should be a minimum of 26% protein and higher is better. I feed mine a 28% protein turkey gamebird starter.
Keeping guineas out of the neighbors yard - BackYard Chickens
Mar 26, 2015 · My guinea fowl hardly go anywhere. The hang aroudn the chicken coop most of the time... sometimes do a circle of the house. I keep food out for my chickens all day.. and my guinea fowl like to hang out with the chickens and eat …
Chickens, guinea hens, and rattle snakes... - BackYard Chickens
Apr 9, 2010 · I was planning to get 4 or 5 chickens, a few guinea hens, and build a coop and a run inside of the "dog pasture." That way I can let the flock out during the day to free range in the pasture, and hopefully kill or at least chase away any …
Needing Ideas For A Guinea Fowl Coop And Run
Mar 1, 2020 · I'm the proud papa of half a dozen 3 1/2 week old guinea fowl keets. I had to adapt my chick brooder as these guys could fly over 4 foot walls at 2 weeks. Now I need to get outdoor accommodations ready for them. I'm thinking an elevated (6') house inside a 6' wide x 12' long x 8' high at the house end, and 6' at the run end.
How cold hardy are Guinea Fowl? - BackYard Chickens
Jul 5, 2011 · Are Guinea Fowl very cold hardy? I have one heated coop but not all of my birds will fit so some will have to stay in the non-heated coop for the winter. Since the Guineas don't enjoy being locked up in a smaller coop I was hoping to leave them in the big, unheated coop with the chickens who don't fit in the heated coop.
How do I keep my free ranging Guinea hens safe from hawks?
May 7, 2012 · I have a flock of Guinea hens that is slowing being eaten by hawks. Every couple of days the hawk comes and attacks one of my hens. My Guinea hens are free range and I want to leave it that way, they help to rid my yard of ticks and other unwanted bugs (i.e. the # of japanese beetles in my yard has significantly declined since I have gotten my ...
Guinea Hens and Chickens | BackYard Chickens - Learn How to …
Mar 13, 2011 · One female Guinea gets up in the boxes and roosts all piled up with my hens every night. They seem to do fine. But I don't know how that would be if everyone were in the house 24 hours a day.