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Guineas help

Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by tim sommers, Oct 17, 2016.

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  1. Oct 17, 2016 #1
    tim sommers

    tim sommers Just Hatched

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    Hi I am new to all this but I purchased 15 keets 12 weeks ago and had my step daughter watch the at 7 weeks old while we were out of town for a week. When I returned I only had 7. I am now down to four. The 4 come home every night at the same time and leave about 6:30 every morning. Did my lost guineas get eaten?
     
  3. Oct 17, 2016 #2
    redsoxs

    redsoxs Chicken Obsessed

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    Greetings from Kansas, tim sommers, and [​IMG]! Happy you joined our community but sorry it is under these circumstances. [​IMG] Of all the backyard fowl, guineas may be the best suited to unsupervised free range...they are wary and travel together, constantly communicating any sign of anything abnormal in their environment. But if had to lay down a bet, I'd say yes, that they got snatched by a predator. Guineas seem to be very "flock-brained" and travel in a pack. And at 7 weeks they haven't accumulated a lot of smarts yet and might walk right into danger. I cooped mine and didn't let them range until they were about 8 weeks old. Not sure of that is why they stick close to home or if I'm just lucky. Sorry for your loss! Here's the Guinea Fowl thread if you'd like to post there. https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/45/guinea-fowl
     
  5. Oct 17, 2016 #3
    CuzChickens

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    Hello, and welcome to Backyard chickens! So glad you joined us, and I hope you make yourself at home here!
     
  7. Oct 17, 2016 #4
    drumstick diva

    drumstick diva Still crazy after all these years. Premium Member

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    Sorry for your loss Tim. Redsoxs has given you the link for guineas. [​IMG]
     
  9. Oct 17, 2016 #5
    QueenMisha

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    Welcome to BYC! It's great to have you.
     
  11. Oct 17, 2016 #6
    Pork Pie Ken

    Pork Pie Ken Monkey Business Premium Member

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    Hello and welcome to BYC - thanks for joining us. @redsox has given you some good advice and links. I hope that things improve for you.

    Best wishes
    CT
     
  13. Oct 18, 2016 #7
    BantamFan4Life

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    Welcome to BYC! I'm glad you joined us! :)
     

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