Going to be a foster mom.....

[SassyKat6181]

I am going to foster 3 chicks and 1 guinea that are 6-7 weeks old. The lady 1/2 mile down the street was hit by last weeks tornado (strange for western massachusetts) and asked if they could stay here for a while until she can get the yard cleared and the coop delivered. My question is......do I house the guinea with her chicks, or with my own 7 week old guineas? My gut says to leave her with the chicks as she will be returning with them, and don't want her to form a bond with my flock and try to return when she leaves.

 

[flnatv]

I can't give you any advice, but I think it is a REALLY nice thing you are doing.
mississippifarmboy has been doing wonderful things for tornado victims as well.

I commend each of you who have been willing to help.

Edited to add... I would probably put the guineas together, but now I wonder if it would be easier not to have to reintroductions for her later ????????

 

[PeepsCA]

I'd keep her birds completely separate from your flock, you don't want anybody getting sick... (biosecurity!)

 

[SassyKat6181]

Thanks again PeepsCA......you are always to the rescue.

I am going to tell her that she can set up in one of the extra stalls in the other section of the barn.