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    Guinea with swollen foot..infected? What do I do?

    I realize the thread was started awhile ago, but taprock -- did you find a solution to this problem? I have that exact same thing with some of my birds and haven't been able to find information on what it is or what to do. Any thoughts would be most helpful. My problems seem to pop up in the...
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    Participant in the poultry show in Lincoln, Nebraska, Nov. 3?

    I went to the show and absolutely fell in love with one of the American Buff Geese. I know this is a long shot and I do have contact numbers from the show if this doesn't work . . . but is the owner of Entry #42 a BYC reader? I would really like to know if I could get goslings from you some...
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    How old are guineas when they start laying fertile eggs?

    I got my first guineas last year as two-day-old keets in June (so about the same age last Sept. as yours are now) and we found the first nest in early June.
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    Don't need to know this, just curious

    I was looking at a Foxfire book and it told of how people used to take their ducks and pluck a good number of their feathers which they then used for bedding and such. They said it didn't hurt the duck and maybe did it close to molting time. Does anyone do this any more for any reason? As...
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    Playground mats for enclosure?

    I am wondering if those square, somewhat thick rubber-like (maybe recycled materials?) mats often used for playgrounds or around home swing sets would work in my duck enclosure. Easy clean up and would reduce the mud/muck but I don't know if they are textured enough to not be too slick when wet...
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    Heat and collecting eggs to eat

    I am finally able to collect some of the guinea eggs for eating. I marked all the eggs when I found the nest and go back each night and collect the unmarked (fresh) ones. My question is whether they are probably safe to eat given that the temps around here have been in the upper 90s during the...
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    guinea egg laying question

    I don't have chickens, so I can't answer your question. All I can say is that guineas do share nests with other guineas. Also, I looked and looked and had other people looking for nests on our property and it was like they just showed up overnight with 20+ eggs in them. I have no idea why...
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    Grading duck eggs for sale at a farmers market?

    Thanks very much again. You are most helpful.
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    Grading duck eggs for sale at a farmers market?

    Nice to know it wasn't just me thinking the Nebraska site was not helpful.
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    Grading duck eggs for sale at a farmers market?

    Thanks again. I may also go to one of the biggest farmers markest in the area and see if anyone is selling eggs and talk to them, too.
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    Grading duck eggs for sale at a farmers market?

    Thanks for the info. I only wish my state was as helpful....still looking for guidance. But your information is very helpful. Thanks!
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    Grading duck eggs for sale at a farmers market?

    Hello! I am new to the forum and beyond new to ducks -- haven't ordered my ducklings yet, let alone gathered any eggs but am trying to do some homework so I can hit the ground running. I am required in my state to grade eggs that I sell at farmers markets, but my state website is not helpful...
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    A few questions about my guinea's behaviors.

    I agree with JLeigh -- you may want to put a cover over part of the run so they can be herded in there and safe if you are going to be gone for a bit but you still would like them to be outdoors. Reason being, with a good enough start, they could fly out of a 7' enclosure (I know this cuz mine...
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    Getting into Guinea Fowl

    Oh, mine are very noisy. I have a committee of four males that gets together frequently (at least daily) to tell their tales of woe to the world. Quite loud and easily heard from twenty yards. Not as loud from that distance, obviously, but easy to hear. They also do set up an alarm if...
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