- Dec 27, 2016
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I just acquired a Guinea hen. I say acquired because it was kind of sudden. The hen was dropped off at an equestrian facility and the owner absolutely did not want her there because of the noise and the choices were either rehome or "remove". So I've been doing research about keeping Guineas and I have a couple questions.
1. Apparently one of the hardest parts about keeping Guineas is keeping them on your property, especially if they're "transplanted". I've currently have her in an 8'x10' pen with a top on it. How long should I wait before letting her free-range? I've seen everything from 2 weeks to 6 weeks.
2. Do I need to get a couple more? I have a small flock of chickens, and although it seems the two species can coexist, will she still need a couple other Guinea hens to live with? I'm totally ok having a few of them running around, especially since they are such good pest control.
1. Apparently one of the hardest parts about keeping Guineas is keeping them on your property, especially if they're "transplanted". I've currently have her in an 8'x10' pen with a top on it. How long should I wait before letting her free-range? I've seen everything from 2 weeks to 6 weeks.
2. Do I need to get a couple more? I have a small flock of chickens, and although it seems the two species can coexist, will she still need a couple other Guinea hens to live with? I'm totally ok having a few of them running around, especially since they are such good pest control.