Co habitation question

[kidsnchicks]

Hi all

We have a few laying hens and 1 duck. We plan on getting more hens and more ducks. My BF wants to get a few quineas and pheasents also. Would they be ok to have everyone all together or should we seperate them? I wondered about the ducks having there own pen with their pool but dont know a lot about the others lol.

Thank you so much!

 

[sourland]

Guineas and pheasants can be very aggressive to other poultry, and there can be health issues when mixing pheasants and other poultry. If possible, separate pens would probably be better.

 

[howfunkyisurchicken]

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x2. Lots of people keep guineas wth their chickens with no problem, and others don't have such good luck. Pheasants can be very aggressive, especially when its time to mate. I would keep them separate. Have you given any thought to turkeys? Lots of people say not to house them with chickens too, but I've never had a problem. Turks have the funniest personalities- mine are like dogs with feathers. P.s- guineas are some of the loudest creatures EVER! Good luck!