Tikkijane-I've never had guineas that would go in the coop. I've had them for about 13 years but wasn't able to have them while living in Mesa the past 10 years.
Man, my chicks are growing fast! I have 9 Red Broilers, a few Banties and layers and 6 Guineas. The guineas and broilers are especially big. I've had the Red Broilers before but i don't think I've ever seen them grow this fast. I think they arrived on Sept 10 so about 3 1/2 weeks old. I've been opening their giant dog crate during the day to let them run around and after 3-4 days of hiding next to the "mommy lamp" tonight they didn't want to go to bed!
My Doberman and Papillon do a decent job of babysitting. Not all the time, since they're indoor dogs but they have a doggy door and spend quite a bit of time outdoors now.
I thought I lost a duck yesterday, he was missing from early morning until almost dark. He showed up last night as I was locking up the baby chicks. Where did he go? They've recently learned to fly and last week, they all disappeared for most of the day. I have a 3 acre pond but they're afraid of it. Will only go in to wading depth. I have turtles but no snapping turtles. Ducks that won't swim!
I am really enjoying my first ducks. I had no idea that they were so personable! They follow me to the pond when I call them. I have 7 domestic mallards, one has a little crest.
I'm really hoping to find some Red Dorkings early next year. Also, hoping to find a pair of peafowl, just plain old blue ones.i would consider hatching eggs since I'm planning to get an incubator this winter.
