New to birds and site

[schillingb]

Hey all. Names Ben. Wife finally gave the okay for some birds so I'm looking to get some guineas in the next few months. I've always had animals but never birds and am new into the research (that's how I found this site) and looking for guidance. I have a great space next to the rabbit enclosure for a coop but am not sure how to construct it. I want the guinea to free range and come in at night so what does the the coop require. Any and all help is appreciated. Oh and I live just south of carrollton, ga. Thanks!

 

[drumstick diva]

Sorry I know nothing about guineas except they are great tick hunters. If you go to the "OTHER Backyard Poultry" forum above, you can find thread about guineas. The guinea people should be able to answer your questions. BTW

 

[Kelsie2290]

Hello and Welcome To BYC! Good luck with your Guinea project! X2 on try the Guinea Fowl forum for ideas for their coop etc https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/45/guinea-fowl and you might want to post on/ check out your state thread for local guinea keeping people https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/121387/yo-georgians

 

[sumi]

Welcome to BYC

Glad you joined us! Guinea fowl are lovely and wonderful for pest (ticks) control. I see Kelsie kinked you to the Guinea section, you'll find what you need there.

We have a contest running for our new members, if you are interested. Rules and how to enter here:

https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/885886/welcome-to-byc-sign-up-and-win/0_30

Enjoy the site!

 

[TwoCrows]

Welcome to BYC!

I don't know anything about Guineas. But good luck with them and welcome to our flock!

 

[ronmauldin]

Welcome from the Ocean State!

 

[gander007]

 

[sourland]

Hi, Ben, welcome to BYC.

 

[dikbiscuit]

Welcome to the. Got no advice regarding the guineas expect to echo what others have said - try the links to the guinea section of the site. Good luck!