Introducing a couple guineas into small flock of Cochens

[patrickj]

I have 11 girls, one rooster, all Cochens. Very friendly, free range all day. Two and half months old. We've lost a couple to unknown predator, maybe coon or fox. Have big tick problem, has been helped by the girls for sure. Thinking of a couple guineas for more tick eating and also possible "alarms" for prey lurking. Appreciate ideas on what age to get, how to integrate...if the ideas has merit at all. thank you

 

[chickencoop789]

I would say to let them free range together for a few days to see if there are any issues. If not, then they will be fine.