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    Raising Guinea Fowl 101

    Hi, I am new to Guinea Fowl. We got 14 keets and released them at 9 wks. I fed them at night for 3 wks to train them and then released them. I live on 513 acres but wanted them in the creek not far from the house. After releasing them they naturally went to that area. They were doing well all...
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    Mating or bullying?

    Is there any way to train him to cut it out?
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    Mating or bullying?

    Hello I have 3 hens and just got a rooster yesterday. I noticed that he is being aggressive toward just one of the girls. Chasing, pecking and smacking her with those claws of his. He seems relentless. I was told he is 18 mo old if that makes any difference. This afternoon I found the girl...
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    Strange eating behavior

    Oh boy! Spoiled chickens! Thanks!
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    Strange eating behavior

    I have only had chickens for 4 days now but have noticed that when I come in with a treat such as watermelon they love it and start pecking at it. When I leave they leave the run were the melon is and go into the coop. When I come back later in the day it hasn't been touched but they come out...
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    Hello

    Here is a photo of our girls
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    Hello

    Thank you all for the welcome. I'm not sure what kind they are. They were given to me from someone that is moving. One is speckled black and white, one is reddish brown and the other is brown.
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    Hello

    I am totally new to chickens and have only had them 3 days. I am sure I will be asking a lot of questions.
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