GUINEAS wHY ARE THEY DOING THIS NOW?

[Dottie Pratt]

hELLO EVERYONE

I have 6 guineas. about 22 weeks old.
For the last 3 weeks they have been going in the coop at nite just like my chickens.
For the last 3 nites they are still out way after dark. Just walking around.
Does this mean that they are wanting to stay out of the coop and roost else where?
I have heard they like to get on houses and just everywhere.

Dottie

 

[kinnip]

I had to put mine back in the coop for more homing. When I try to let them out, they won't come out until it starts getting dark then they want to roost in the trees or on the deck. I love my guineas, but they've become a real challenge. I'm inclined to agree with the folks who say guineas have a death wish.

 

[feathersgalore]

Get them back inside and lock them up for a couple more weeks. Given the chance, Guineas will roost outside but WILL get eaten by something. Guineas are great but boy can they be stubborn.

 

[Dottie Pratt]

Ok I'll try to keep them in for a couple off more weeks.
Gonna be alittle hard they are housing with 5 ducks a rooster and 2 hens.
Don't have any other place for them.
Ducks gotta have there swim time. lol.
Thanks for your input.

Dottie

 

[Chatychick]

Mine are always the last to go in as they are eating bugs that come out at night. I wait them out and then go put chickens up and they will go in ...but mine were raise with the chickens and dont have a problem with them. Some guinnies just like the trees better, I do have some that when mating they dont want to go in and have lost some. Good luck