Hello all
I'm getting some bits to hatch and brood some birds. I've wanted guineas a long time and because its all a present for the other half (who LOVES his chickens and bird and when we lost 3 of our 4 chicks this year to a weasel thing it broke his heart. First time ever hatching anything and did it under a bantam) I decided its time to try again. Yes its October but the eggs are going to be in a incubator and chicks in a brooder so the cold shouldnt be an issue. I'm only going for 6 as the incubator is a dinky thing thats all we wanted. Also I know where I am Guineas are unheard of so I'm sure I could sell and breed nicely from these.
Can anyone give me some tips or advice for a long the way?
I understand they are fowl so are better on turkey or game bird feed while they are chicks or hens/cocks. So thats basically what have in my head for feeding-wise. I want them (eventually) to roam OUT of the electric fences and roost in my hay barn or the stable with the donkeys on the roof bars. I'd just worry how to get them up there. I intend to make my guineas very tame (as possible) so that I might show them where to go at dusk when their a bit less flighty
Can I see some pics and housing ideas from others. good for ideas
I'm getting some bits to hatch and brood some birds. I've wanted guineas a long time and because its all a present for the other half (who LOVES his chickens and bird and when we lost 3 of our 4 chicks this year to a weasel thing it broke his heart. First time ever hatching anything and did it under a bantam) I decided its time to try again. Yes its October but the eggs are going to be in a incubator and chicks in a brooder so the cold shouldnt be an issue. I'm only going for 6 as the incubator is a dinky thing thats all we wanted. Also I know where I am Guineas are unheard of so I'm sure I could sell and breed nicely from these.
Can anyone give me some tips or advice for a long the way?
I understand they are fowl so are better on turkey or game bird feed while they are chicks or hens/cocks. So thats basically what have in my head for feeding-wise. I want them (eventually) to roam OUT of the electric fences and roost in my hay barn or the stable with the donkeys on the roof bars. I'd just worry how to get them up there. I intend to make my guineas very tame (as possible) so that I might show them where to go at dusk when their a bit less flighty
Can I see some pics and housing ideas from others. good for ideas