Thank you Laura and Gothy for the excellent information about these
interesting birds. Based on what you have told me I hope to make a better
decision on whether I want to try Guineas this year or, perhaps, wait until
next year (since I am doing Chickens for the first time this year too. I
understand too, that my Rhode Island Reds can be quite aggressive with
people so I guess they may not be the best to mix with guineas either.
Anyway, I have so much more insight now as to how guineas need to be cared
for and I have you both to to thank for it. You have been so helpful!
Ron - Western NC
-------Original Message-------
From: gothchickenlady
Date: 5/31/2011 12:48:28 AM
To: CHICKENS-101@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [CHICKENS-101] The Guineas are coming, The Guineas are coming!
In addition to Laura's post.
I house mine with my chickens. They go in at night to the house with the
chickens.
They generally need to be confined with a top, cause they can fly, for 6
months. I let mine into the chicken run when they are old enough so the hens
don't pick on them. Then let one out. It will stay close to "home" and teach
the other one(s) where to go at night. I have an aviary pen just for them.
Wire floor to ceiling with access for me to get in.
The females will make a nest where you least expect. Mine are doing so for
the 4th time this season. One should be hatching in a couple of weeks. Lost
one to a critter getting in the chicken house, which a hen took over.
Another outside which we found, but I think before a mentioned also found.
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