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Wondering if guineas would survive local predators
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Posted by newbieroselover z5a WNC Mtns (My Page) on Sat, Oct 8, 05 at 10:32
Hello everyone,
I've been thinking about getting some guineas for my garden, to let them roam free and eat bugs. I know nothing about their care; will they need a fox-proof house to roost in at night? We have other predators in our mountain environment, too, including feral cats and bobcats.
Thanks and I appreciate any advice.
NRL |
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RE: Wondering if guineas would survive local predators
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I know nothing bout Guinea's either except that they can be awfully noisy!! :) I assume just like regular hens they would need shelter of some kind or become prey to nocturnal hunters...
PS...I found this site but didn't read anything, but its about raising guinea fowl....hope it helps Vera |
RE: Wondering if guineas would survive local predators
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Thanks for your helpfulness, Vera--the link isn't appearing in your post. If you see this again, would you please repost? Thanks!
I was also wondering what effect the presence of domesticated birds like guineas has on songbirds and other wild birds, including a flock of crows. I've got quite a menagerie that visits my feeder, and they probably already help to some extent with suppressing Japanese beetles and other bugs, and I'd hate to scare them off. Your comments about guineas being noisy made me think of that.
Thanks again,
Janice |
RE: Wondering if guineas would survive local predators
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| Opps! Sorry bout' that! Here you go :) Vera |
Here is a link that might be useful: Raising Guinea Fowl
RE: Wondering if guineas would survive local predators
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| Of COURSE they would be easy pickings for predators!!!! And I suspect that you would have to have protection from the weather where you are, as well. If you have never been around a bunch of guineas then you have NO idea of the noise they make. Time for plan #2! Vera, that was a GREAT site! What fun. |
RE: Wondering if guineas would survive local predators
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| Yep, having realized the local hawks would also be a problem, even in daytime, I'm canning this idea. Will continue to concentrate on overall plant health and attracting beneficial insects. Thanks! |
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