New member with a question about guineas

[african chickens]

trust me they will be alive and well the next day there dead its normal in our flock at least

 

[mary14889]

yeah you can get newly hatched chicks and raise them up in a container with a heat lamp some chick feed and water and if your in the us you can order from cackle hatchery

Someone nearby has 12 week old keets- too young to sex. I was thinking of getting a couple. What do you think?

 

[african chickens]

that would be good just think of getting enough to keep a flock
doesn't matter the gender

 

[african chickens]

and make sure you are ready for the commitment I'm here if you need me

 

[african chickens]

we currently with our hens have 9 adults from the original flock that has been going for around 9 years and then we have the next generation wich is 12 new chicks wich i lost one named reeses pieces today wich is totally normal you will lose a few so far we have only lost 4 out of 16 wich is a good thing

 

[african chickens]

but with them being 12 weeks you shouldent lose any its really the first few weeks

 

[african chickens]

imma go to bed

 

[mary14889]

and make sure you are ready for the commitment I'm here if you need me

Thanks so much. Oh, I'm committed - I've had chickens for 40 years, but added guineas much more recently.

 

[mary14889]

we currently with our hens have 9 adults from the original flock that has been going for around 9 years and then we have the next generation wich is 12 new chicks wich i lost one named reeses pieces today wich is totally normal you will lose a few so far we have only lost 4 out of 16 wich is a good thing

You have a greater commitment to guineas! They are so noisy that we thought two was enough. I do enjoy them and am really missing Mr. Guinea. Yes, I've been reading about guinea keets and know that there is normally a high rate of loss. I have no idea what kind of mother Ms. Guinea will be, especially without her mate to guard her.

 

[chrissynemetz]

Welcome to BYC! I'm sorry about your guinea.