Some Advice on Raising Guineas

I am happy to report that all of our flock of guineas

that graduated from Birdbrain Academy in July have survived

for the past two months....

almost unheard of in the world of raising guineas.

Raising free ranging guineas is tough at best.

If you have the insane idea that you would like to try....

I will first try to talk you out of it.

If, after my pleading, you still have a hankering for guineas,

then I must warn you....

your first flock will be a disaster.

You see, guineas need a leader....

a smart leader (smart guinea = oxymoron!).

So it will take raising your first flock...

and losing most of your first flock to oncoming traffic, farm equipment, hawks, owls, etc.

After most of your first flock has committed all types of suicide,

you will notice that a few "smart" guineas remain.

These are the guineas that "get it"... survival!

These smart guineas will then serve as leaders for your next,

and hopefully much more successful flock.

Now I warn you, guineas are not cheap....so if you are planning on raising them,

make sure you have a little extra cash (the price of your first flock) to burn.

For you will most likely have to purchase at least two flocks to end up with a healthy number of 

guineas to patrol your farm.

Oh, and if you are thinking of raising guineas in suburbia,

think again.

Guineas are unbelievably loud.

They also have no respect for boundaries, roads, etc.

But if you have plenty of room, lots of patience, and a little spare cash...

raising guineas may prove to be a fun activity.

And you can't beat them for insect control....especially ticks and stink bugs...
not to mention comic relief!

To answer a question from yesterday about how I tell the difference between Daphne and Chloe....

This is Daphne...she has a tiny white dot on her forehead.
"D" for dot, "D" for Daphne!