Hey fellow chicken lovers

[kimjohn]

I am a first time chicken Mama. Raising silkies and buffs. Had them at 2 week old and now the are 4 months old living in their new coops. I want to add to my flock... thinking of getting guinea hens. I love in South NJ.dies anyone know where I can buy ? Going to let them free range. Any suggestions where to buy?

 

[Poultry parent]

welcome to BYC!

 

[drumstick diva]

Silkies don't do well free ranging. With their crests and beards obscuring their vision - they are sitting ducks for predators. Also they don't fly.

 

[TwoCrows]

Hello there and welcome to BYC!

Sounds like you have a wonderful flock!

Good luck with them and we do welcome you to our roost!

 

[SueT]

Welcome to poultry central! A veritable storehouse of info! Whether in the Learning Center or forums, you will find everything you need to know...
Look on craigslist for guineas, or for poultry swaps in your area, but be warned, free range guineas tend to roost in trees instead of coming in at night. And they are loud! If those 2 things aren't going to worry you, then go for it!

 

[kimjohn]

Thanks for the great welcome!! I love this site... just what I was looking for. By the way my silkies do not free graze. Looking for guineas for that purpose. Good for keeping down tick population. We are moving to 11 acre's of land.

 

[sumi]

Welcome to BYC

You may find some guineas for sale here:

https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/34/other-poultry-birds-hatching-eggs

Enjoy the site!

 

[LaurelTree]

Welcome to BYC!

 

[BantamFan4Life]

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