Weatherizing
Weatherizing for your Flock Guinea fowl flocks are successfully kept in nearly every climate in every part of the world, except Polar. They evolved in the Semiarid regions of Africa, though, so they are best suited for that type of weather. With some planning, protection, and assistance from us, however, they can flourish in most […]
Coop Flooring and Bedding
Now that you’ve got your coop design figured out, you need to consider what you’re going to use for the coop flooring and bedding. In nature, guineas glide down out of the trees, ending in a soft, running landing. They do not jump down out of the trees. Few of us have the space or […]
Coop Elements
Keeping in mind the idea that “guineas are not chickens,” the coop design that will appeal to guinea fowl is different from coops designed to appeal to chickens. This doesn’t mean that you can’t house chickens and guineas together. Both are tolerant of a range of coop designs, and compromises can be made to appeal […]
Leg Problems in Keets
With incubator- hatched or purchased keets, there are a few different types of foot and leg issues that can present themselves. Curled Toes Within a few hours of emerging from their shell, keets normally start to gain their feet and walk. Occasionally, and especially in keets who hatch later than the other keets in the […]
