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African Guinea Fowl, Our Guinea fowl are definitely different than most other birds around the farm. They are very loud, capable and mobile. They frequently roost in trees or the rafters of the barn.
Where can I find guinea fowl ?
How much will the keets cost?
There is a bit of a price spread for the day old keets, depending upon which hatchery and color you choose.
Overall, most places are pretty close for the most common color, which is pearl.
The other more unusual colors like lavender, coral blue or royal purple will cost you $1.50-2.50 more per keet.
Is it worth the extra money? If the more unusual colors call to you, maybe so. If you are planning on eating them, probably not.
Adult Guineas
guinea fowl for sale, sound an alarm whenever anything unusual occurs on the farm. Most people find this noise to be a nuisance, others find it to be an effective tool for protecting the farm and make guinea fowl the farmyard “watchdogs.” The loud noise of the guineas has also been shown to discourage rodents from invading the area.
They are also great pest control. Flocks of guineas can kill and eat mice, along with small rats. Guineas eat mainly insects and can eat large amounts without affecting garden vegetables or flowers. They have been used to control ticks, grasshoppers, flies, and crickets; flocks have also been known to attack snakes. Additionally, guinea fowl can be raised for meat and egg production. The meat of young guineas is tender and tastes like that of wild game while being lean and rich in essential amino acids. Guinea eggs can be eaten just like chicken eggs (and should be collected daily if not used for hatching purposes).
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