Possums are good. We have or resident ones that live under our shed along with an armadillo (I'm no sure what they eat).
Yes, I fully agree. I only posted that because I just watched a bio on them! Fascinating animals that can actually be a great tool if given 'direction'. They clean up just about anything and actually look for ticks while foraging. Very fond of small insects, worms, grubs, cat food, livestock feed, carrion, rats, mice, frogs, fish. I had the opportunity to have the game warden put one on my arm and hang there..was frikin awesome. lol
6 foot run so they are about 5' up
they free range so not sure how to stimulate them more ...Just a wild guess but maybe stimulate them more in the day so they're more tired at night?
Maybe try making them their own condo in the back 40? Away from the house and all that. They're such amazing little things, just very noisy.
Guineas need to be out of a cold breeze as do chickens. If they are cold, they don't settle down. They are hyper by nature so anything can work them up.Greetings Chickiemom25,
This is very interesting to me, I do not have guineas, just chickens. But, I have been preparing to get some this June. The pen and house with outdoor perching is ready for them.
I have been reading an excellent book, "Raising Turkeys, Ducks, Geese, Pigeons and Guineas", by Cynthia Haynes.
Apparently they do squawk a lot during their breeding season. Also, when they are alarmed about predators, or feeling insecure. It is best to have a house for them to sleep in, as well as, perches. Guineas prefer to perch at night, being on the ground will make them feel vulnerable to predators.
Unlike other poultry species, they still maintain some of their wild traits. It seems your guineas are trying to get your attention, by seeking you out on the porch and at night. Remember, they originated from a warmer climate, and even though they can endure very cold weather, they still need shelter to maintain body warmth in very cold temperatures, especially if there is wind chill factor. This may be another reason why they are sleeping during the day in the sun.
These are my thoughts on your guinea situation, I hope they are of some use.
Please post any updates, especially if you are able to resolve the issue. I look forward to learning more.
God Bless and peace to you and all your birds!
How many roost do they have? And 5ft isn't very high for a guinea...when mine weren't on the barn they'd be 15, 20 ft up in a tree.
Well I am yet to see a snake on my property but my neighbor killed a half dozen last year. Somehow the birds seem to make a difference,
