What kind are they?

[lhowland]

Here are a few pictures. Anyone know what kind they are?

I need to get better pictures, they are so shy though, they only come so close.

 

[Wnunezcruz]

They are pearl in color.

 

[PeepsCA]

They are Helmeted Guinea Fowl (Numida Meleagris), the color is Pearl Grey, common wild color.

Some get the iridescent purple sheen on their necks, some don't... depends on genetics.

 

[lhowland]

Thank you Peeps, Wnunezcruz!! I didn't get any info on what kind they were when I got them. I find them quite enjoyable, I really like the "come back" call.

Are most guineas well suited for cold weather, 20-30's during the day but into the teens and -0's at nights?

 

[Kevin565]

We didn't get that cold but close and my guineas did just fine. It honestly didn't even phase them

 

[MNShepherdess]

Hope all of yours don't "come back" call, otherwise you've got all girls

They come in SO many colors now

 

[Wnunezcruz]

Your welcome! They can be amazing animals!

 

[lhowland]

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Yes, all 3 are females. We had a male and another female but they were very aggressive. The day they chased me to my car was the day they went to a new home. I couldn't get in my car fast enough. We had been having trouble with the male and female attacking the other hens and them going after me was the last straw.