Guineas
Domestic Guinea Fowl Colors
There are several different guinea fowl colors and patterns in guinea fowl, and these are how varieties in the breed are distinguished. Most varieties have black eyes and bright red wattles, with the distinctive “helmet” protruding from their heads.
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The Realities of Guinea Fowl Care
Providing good guinea fowl care can be a pleasure … or cause problems with the neighbors. Learn about the realities of guinea fowl.
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Kenyan Crested Guinea Fowl
Cotswold Wildlife Park is home to a wide range of animals, including exotic birds. Today we’re meeting the Kenyan Crested Guinea Fowl.
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Guinea Fowl Housing in Extreme Weather
Although they’re independent and fairly hardy, you may have to consider guinea fowl housing during weather extremes.
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Keeping Guinea Fowl with Chickens
Keeping guinea fowl with chickens creates an exciting dynamic as long as you understand the needs of both types and take some precautions.
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Raising Guinea Fowl for Meat
Guinea fowl for meat birds offers slower growth, but more meat, vitamin, and protein along with lower cholesterol than domestic chickens.
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The Guinea Skinny: History, Habitat, and Habits
African bred guineafowl, Galliformes Numididae, are now found worldwide. From vulturine to white-breasted plumed birds weather diverse climates.
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Housing Guineas
Here are a few things to consider when housing guineas to keep them healthy and happy, and how to manage them both when they’re ranging and roosting.
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Vulturine Guinea Fowl
Vulturine guinea fowl have stunning electric blue plumage and striking black and white stripes. In the wilds of Africa, they live in desert areas where there are areas of tall grass, patches of scrub, and some tree cover.
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