At that time, I'd just let out one guinea. It won't go far with everyone else still in the pen. Then you can gradually let out more.
this is a great idea! i definitely think i'll try this. thanks everyone for your suggestions. looks like they're gonna have to deal with the lockdown until...
If we got a few adult guinea fowl that were used to free ranging would we be able to train them to come home roost in a new coop on our property after allowing them to partially free range in the late afternoon???
i hear they're pretty flighty birds compared to chickens, and if you haven't...