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    Feed for baby chicks and guineas being raised together in brooder

    I am raising 6 Buff Brahmas and 3 guinea keets together. Right now, I have them on a 22% starter feed but know that the guineas ideally need a higher protein feed. Is there any adverse effect to the chickens if I increase the protein in the starter by using a turkey/game bird starter?
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    Brooding chicks and turkey poults together?

    The blackhead issue aside, can I brood 1 week old turkeys with 2 week old chicks and 1 week old guineas? I currently have a large fish pond acting as a brooder with the 6 chicks and 3 guineas in it. I was hoping to just add the blue slate turkey poults (3) to the mix. There is alot of space...
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    Using bantams to hatch guinea fowl eggs?

    I have read that a broody Bantam hen will do a good job in hatching guinea eggs. My guineas lay eggs all around our farm and I would like to find a way to hatch these. Has anyone used bantams to do the job? If so, how does one go about doing it? Do you need a rooster in order for a hen to go...
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    Open top coop?

    All: We are relatively new to chickens. We have guinea fowl as tick control and are thinking about introducing some laying hens to our farm. We currently lock our guineas into a large dog kennel at night with a covered top. But, we are considering making the kennel/coop into one with a...
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