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    Pullet nasty to chicks

    I raise chicks in a separate coop, on starter feed, until they are big enough to hold their own, 12 - 16 weeks, and then first into a crate in the coop for several days so the chicks can get used to their surroundings and the other chickens and vice versa. 7-8 weeks sounds so young to integrate...
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    Aged chicken bedding as mulch

    We are starting grass seed and wonder if, rather than buying straw for mulch, we could use chicken bedding that has been aged for a year. It's not composted, just sitting in a tote and never got added to the compost bin. Would it still burn the grass seed?
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    Anyone have a Black Mouth Cur?

    My BMC/Aussie Cattle dog cross was an oopsie. I wanted to get a full BMC but couldn't find one around here. I got him as a pup and little knew how he would turn out. He's a handsome boy with cattle dog markings, with a black muzzle and his size from his mom- 96 pounds. He is our chook dog...
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    Ostracized guinea

    Well, it looks like there's a good outcome to this story. Today after seeing Violet interacting peacefully in the pen, and because we were working outside, I let the chooks out into the yard and all three Guineas hung out together. Violet was usually hanging back a little, but tracking with...
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    Ostracized guinea

    Yes, I have an ad on 2 craigslist sites but no nibbles. I haven't looked for a FB local poultry group- not sure what it would be called but will look. That's a good idea. Thanks for all your support. Btw, I was out doing errands all afternoon today so I didn't let the chooks free range. My...
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    Ostracized guinea

    Good question. I really do enjoy the guineas. Plus ticks and Lyme disease are a problem in my area- that is the reason I got started with them. I've only ever had two at a time. A pair of guineas is quite happy. My current Mr. Guinea got along just fine with the chickens after his mate was...
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    Ostracized guinea

    It's interesting that the two males weren't antagonistic in the presence of females. My Mr. Guinea is antagonistic to the chickens now that he has a mate but particularly antagonistic to Violet. He was a real sweetheart before, hanging out with the chickens peacefully, though he would...
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    Ostracized guinea

    Funny you should ask. Yes, I normally let my flock free range, when the weather is nice. But the first two days I let the new guinea hen (Violet) out into the pen, she "flew the coop." The first time up on the roof, but she finally jumped back in the pen. The second time, she flew out of the...
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    Ostracized guinea

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    Ostracized guinea

    I'm surprised that you think another male would be better. I'd think my current Mr. Guinea would be even more combative with another male. I had two male guineas once, albeit only two males (I got started with them for free). They were holy terrors and I said never again! It sounds like...
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    Ostracized guinea

    Thank you for your story. I've only ever had two guineas, male and female, at a time. After my last hen was killed by a predator, I got two hens b/c I thought it would make Mr Guinea happy and I'd have a spare in case of losing one. To my surprise and dismay, Mr Guinea paired up strongly with...
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    New member with a question about guineas

    Thanks for the hug :)
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    New member with a question about guineas

    You have a greater commitment to guineas! They are so noisy that we thought two was enough. I do enjoy them and am really missing Mr. Guinea. Yes, I've been reading about guinea keets and know that there is normally a high rate of loss. I have no idea what kind of mother Ms. Guinea will be...
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    New member with a question about guineas

    Thanks so much. Oh, I'm committed - I've had chickens for 40 years, but added guineas much more recently.
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    New member with a question about guineas

    Someone nearby has 12 week old keets- too young to sex. I was thinking of getting a couple. What do you think?
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