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Can I raise different chicks and guineas in the same house?

Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by ksmissy, Jan 22, 2012.

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  1. Jan 22, 2012 #1
    ksmissy

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    Although I have raised chickens many years ago, I have lived in town the last 8 years, now my husband of 8 years and I just purchased 4 acres out in the country, awww peace and quiet, anyway, the chicken house needs work, my question is if I get like 3-4 day old banty, full size chciks and guineas all the same time and age, can I raise them together, help, this ole lady of 69 yrs old needs imput.
     
  3. Jan 22, 2012 #2
    4-H chicken mom

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    Hi and [​IMG] from Ohio. I know a few folks that raise guineas with their chickens and they don't seam to have any problems. You might want to ask in the guinea section. I am not sure were it is right at the moment, I have been gone from here for awhile so I not sure how to find it. Good luck! [​IMG]
     
  5. Jan 23, 2012 #3
    Kevin565

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    [​IMG] and it can be done but sometimes issues can arise depending on the birds personalities.
     
  7. Jan 24, 2012 #4
    The Red Rooster

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    Welcome to BYC.

    I've never raised keets and chicks together, but I know they get along well when they are fully grown. I'm pretty sure you could keep them together as long as the keets don't need more protein in their food.

    Best of luck

    ~AnnElise
     
  9. Jan 24, 2012 #5
    S&N Livestock

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    [​IMG] from Ohio
     
  11. Jan 24, 2012 #6
    weimarmama

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    [​IMG] & [​IMG] from Alabama. Glad you joined us.
     
  13. Jan 26, 2012 #7
    jtbrown

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    Great question, ggood luck on answer. I will be watching, because I'd like to do same. I wanted guineas when I got my chickens last year, but I didn't want 25 and couldn't find someone to split order with. Good luck!
     
  15. Jan 27, 2012 #8
    1muttsfan

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    Hi and welcome to BYC from northern Michigan [​IMG]

    My neighbor has both and had to separate them as the guineas would pick on the chickens if they were penned together.
     
  17. Feb 1, 2012 #9
    b.hromada

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    [​IMG] and [​IMG] from S. Florida! So glad you joined us!
     

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