Guinea fowl

While guinea fowl are not the most common poultry, they do offer a lot to backyard farmers and homesteaders. They are perhaps most known to be great for pest control,

When I was a little child, my grandma had a chicken coop that housed unusual "chickens." Those chickens were different than our usual chickens, as they had dark grey feathers speckled with white dots. These

We recently added guinea hens to the farm and I’m completely obsessed with them! Guineas have a reputation for being loud, ugly and very wild but I have found them to be mesmerizing to watch …

Guinea fowls are becoming increasingly popular. Not only is their meat tender and flavorful, but guinea fowls also protect the farm flock from predators, serve as pest control, and can even reduce the deer tick population that is...

Discover the essentials of keeping guinea fowl on your homestead. Learn about their pest control skills, diet, and team-oriented guarding behavior.

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Guinea fowl can be an exotic addition to your farm. They have many pros but some drawbacks as well. Here are 5 reason you might decide NOT to raise guineas.

Guinea Fowl- Do you want to raise guineas on your homestead? Get the complete beginners guide to raising guinea fowl from keet to hen.

Our comical helmeted guinea fowl. Photo by Cheryl Crowley.

Guinea Fowl are surprising & intriguing creatures! You will fall into one of two categories: you will either LOVE them or HATE them.

Do guinea fowl need a coop? Lots of people believe that guinea fowl do not need a coop but they actually do! They are a lot like chickens in that problems can occur if they dn't have somewhere to call home. Top 4 reasons why guineas should have a coop in your backyard, farm or homestead.

Guinea fowl eggs are small, nutritious, and have a richer taste than chicken eggs. This post explores their nutritional benefits, uses in cooking, and tips for collection and storage.

Raising Guinea fowl hens. Everything you need to know about raising guinea hens. Guineas are an excellent addition to your backyard flock and can be used for eggs, meat, security or pest control. Here is everything you need to know before your start raising African guinea fowl.

Raising more than one type of poultry is one of the many joys of backyard animal keeping. Yet, not all birds get along well, even if they seem like they should. Chickens and ducks are a popular combination, whereas raising chickens and turkeys together can be challenging. How about a more exotic combination, such as chickens and guinea fowl? Let’s find out.

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