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Sounds like par for the course with guineas. I've never had any but have heard much about their "guinea" behavior. You have gotten excellent training advice from R2elk,
and Sourland.

There is also a Guinea forum on BYC, that you can post on for other information as well.
 
R2elk said:
Guineas can be trained to go in the coop at night but they have to be trained because they are not going to do it on their own. Some people use treats or a call or a bell to train their guineas. One of the most commonly used treats is millet. Of course if your guineas are not familiar with millet, you first have to get them used to it. Another possible treat is mealworms. The training is usually done by calling the guineas and rewarding when they come with the treats.

Other options are to only feed and water them in the coop.

I only feed and water my guineas in their coop. I have never trained my guineas to come for treats. I always herd my guineas into their coop every evening. Do not wait until sunset to put your guineas into their coop. They do not like to go into dark places. If waiting until too late, turn a light on in the coop to encourage the guineas to enter.

I herd my guineas into their coop by using a long stick to extend my reach. I go slowly and do not rush them. If rushed, they will panic and take flight. I have been doing this for years so my guineas are thoroughly trained to respond by going into the coop.

In the early days I often had to use a stick in each hand. I also keep a 20'+ long stick to chase them out of the trees if necessary. My guineas are so used to the procedure that now I can just stand in one place and tap my stick on the ground as they scoot past me and into the coop.

Good luck.
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Thank you I will give this a try
 
Newquineamom said:
So what do you feed them? And how much for this time of year.
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I feed my adult guineas a 20% protein layer pellet but they can do well on a 16% protein layer feed. I also provide free choice oyster shell. I keep a feeder in the coop with food available at all times. As the insect crop increases they will naturally eat less processed food. Because I keep the feeder filled all the time, I cannot tell you how much feed they will need if you are only feeding once a day.
 

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