Guineas and Goats

[flyingdragon]

Someone recently told me that if you have goats, it's not a good idea to have guineas or chickens. Any truth to this. I've heard that goats and particularly sheep carry a higher parasite load. Can this be spread to fowl? What would be the recommended practices to ensure good health to all. I have cows right now and I haven't noticed any problems. Should I have a preventive worming program? No chemicals please, unless absolutely necessary. What about diatomaceous earth and apple cider vinegar? Thanks.

 

[Cindiloohoo]

I have both goats and chickens, and did have guineas as well. I have had no issue. They all seem healthy, but that does not mean I will never have an issue. Curious to see others weigh in on this too.

 

[cracking up]

I've had chickens and goats together for six years and never had a problem.(knocking on wood) I was told by my dog trainer that the chickens would give diseases to the dogs but my dogs always check out healthy. Maybe it's because they have a lot of room to roam. Hasn't been a problem for me. It'll be good to hear what others say.

 

[Sir Birdaholic]

I've had goats, guineas, chickens,turkeys, horses,cows, emus, & dogs. No one sick or parasidic around here.

 

[Cacklin" Hens]

I have a freind that has goats, horses, pigs, chickens, guineas, and turkeys ranging in the same pasture everyday and she has no problem and she has been doin it for 3 years

 

[gottsegnet]

Interesting. Once upon a time, I read that it is actually good to range your chickens with your goats because they eat the parasites, reducing the parasite load in your pasture.

I don't have a clue, but it seems to me that chickens have been an important part of every farming operation ever, and most seem to have gotten through OK.

 

[colbye12]

We have 2 goats and 5 chicken(at on piont we had 10 lost to hawks and dog) they live happy in a 2 acre pature.The barn is divided into 2 with the chicken coop on one side and sleeping quaters for the goat on the other. You can check this out on www.edwardsbackyardfarm.weebly.com

 

[CDennis]

I have nine guineas, three goats, lots of chickens and no issue. They all free range but sleep in the barn together.

 

[WallaceMcCree]

I have goats with my guineas, and I've never had a problem, but I was recommended to use a 'duster' a couple times in the summer around their bedding area. I'll have to look up exactly what it's called, but it's safe for everything from dogs to horses; it's a powder that's supposed to guard against lice, mites, and similar parasites, I guess. I don't know if it's necessary, but I use it in the summer between barn cleanings just to be safe.