I've read somewhere that Grey Jungle fowl do better if kept with various ground pheasants (or other ground birds) and guinea pigs.
It's like out in the wild, being with different animal species and bird species feeding together helps keep all interacting and looking out for all.
I have been thinking of putting my 5 guinea pigs in with my chickens and also Red Tennessee Bobwhite Quail in with them -- piggies don't dig, and it would kinda mimic how animals help look out for each other in the wild while feeding in a loose group.
Instead of Speckled Sussex and Orpingtons, I'm just going to have various breeds of bantams-since my household has been getting smaller-and I don't have a serious need for eggs out of my ears
I will have a henhouse with 3 henyards. Once weekly, animals/birds will be moved to another yard.
But first - Has anyone tried anything like this? If not, I'd like your opinion- all are welcomed.
It's like out in the wild, being with different animal species and bird species feeding together helps keep all interacting and looking out for all.
I have been thinking of putting my 5 guinea pigs in with my chickens and also Red Tennessee Bobwhite Quail in with them -- piggies don't dig, and it would kinda mimic how animals help look out for each other in the wild while feeding in a loose group.
Instead of Speckled Sussex and Orpingtons, I'm just going to have various breeds of bantams-since my household has been getting smaller-and I don't have a serious need for eggs out of my ears
I will have a henhouse with 3 henyards. Once weekly, animals/birds will be moved to another yard.
But first - Has anyone tried anything like this? If not, I'd like your opinion- all are welcomed.