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    Guinea talk.

    Yes- although not one of mine when I chose the photo- I do have them in my mixed flock- they are beautiful
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    Guinea talk.

    white millet too!
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    Why do you love your guineas? The positive side of being owned by a guinea

    The birds are quite quirky and entertaining. Mine know me (yes over 100 and they know me) and the free range birds come when I call- raised on millet treats so there is a small reward! I can stand and watch them and they do have a calming influence. MAny call them stupid but I enjoy watching...
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    are they ever quiet

    Generally - no. Even at night, it seems there are a few that are awake and letting the world know! Hens are more vocal on a regular basis than the roos.
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    Adult male guineas bullying 3 month old guineas. HELP!

    Put ONE of the older males in with the young ones- he is out of his element and should not be AS assertive. Wait a few days, add another...... By the time you get to three, they should be more accepting of the young ones on the "kids" turf and be less aggressive outside.
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    Questions about guineas.

    If you are moving, be certain to coop up the crazy guineas for about three weeks. ALso, I have found aggressive guineas "benefit" by a change of venue! WHen I am ready to introduce new ones into my free range flock, I "reverse release". Basically_ I herd some of my free range birds into the...
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    Why are my keets dying?

    How very frustrating! Sounds like you have everything correct. So sorry you are losing the little ones.
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    Best age to separate keets and best way to do it?

    Depends on how safe you want them and how much work you want to do! You can remove them at any time as long as you have a brooder set up to raise them. If you can keep them in the stall until a bit older, that is fine. If I have a hen hatch any, I give them a brooder light and wall off the area...
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    Guinea keets - best thing to do?

    I think herding momma and babies slowly into the coop near evening might at least get them in a safe spot. The bigger they get- the harder it will be to get them in! If possible, you can set wire in a wide "V" to the coop door so they do not get sidelined, the herd them in the wide mouth and...
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    Male guinea helping to take care of 3 week old keets...

    Yes- Guineas have a rep for not being great parents but I have even seen males take on young ones that I have hatched and are just turning out- to "show them the ropes". You are fortunate!
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    My Keets came early!!!!

    Wrap in a towel with a heating pad underneath. Needs warmth and quiet. DO NOT force anything down it's throat= even water, or it could aspirate. Young keets can go three days without as they are absorbing the yolk sac. Good luck.
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    How can i Train my adult guineas to coop night

    Mine are trained by keeping them in a pen in the coop or area where you want them to roost, for a t least three weeks. More if they are older or unfamilar with the place (I raise my own keets). After three weeks, I open the door and let them out for a little bit- get on grass, herd them around...
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    best place to buy guinea keets for cheap

    Also- please buy from a liscensed (and I recommend NPIP certified- some do not care) dealer, rather than an auction- to protect your flocks.
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    Where are our guinea owners located?

    Near Chestertown- a couple hours north of you.
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    Where are our guinea owners located?

    where in Maryland? I am on the Eastern Shore of Maryland
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