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Originally Posted by pipdzipdnreadytogo
I have Guineas and they are LOUD. They are loud when it rains, when something new is moved next to their enclosure, when something flies over, when we drive the tractor past them, they're even loud while they're eating! And they like to wander off into the woods and get lost.
However, they have on several occasions warned the hens about hawks flying over, and the girls run for cover when they warn. I have heard them enough that I can distinguish between their 'this might be dangerous' scream and their 'OH MY GOSH RUN!!' scream (and the hens apparently can, too), so I know when to check on the birds if the Guineas have been set off. I don't know if that's enough good reason for you, but that's why I keep them around.
hmmm, I like the hawk alert factor as we do have red tails around here and also owls (daughter scores 1 point).... however, the general loudness/noise factor still seems to win out (mom scores 2 points)... I need more convincing!! and thanks for sharing your experience!
Originally Posted by pipdzipdnreadytogo
I have Guineas and they are LOUD. They are loud when it rains, when something new is moved next to their enclosure, when something flies over, when we drive the tractor past them, they're even loud while they're eating! And they like to wander off into the woods and get lost.
hmmm, I like the hawk alert factor as we do have red tails around here and also owls (daughter scores 1 point).... however, the general loudness/noise factor still seems to win out (mom scores 2 points)... I need more convincing!! and thanks for sharing your experience!
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