How much do guineas sell for?
Adult guinea fowl tend to cost anywhere from $10 to $25, depending on the breed of the bird. Rare breeds, such as the Sky Blue or Lavender varieties, can cost upwards of $25 depending on the hatchery you purchase them from.
Are guineas easy to raise?
PREPARATIONS BEFORE STARTING A FLOCK Although guineas are typically quiet, they can be very noisy if disturbed. Guineas are more active than chickens and not as easily tamed—they seem to retain some of their wild behavior.
When can you let guineas free-range?
The best time to let your guinea keets free range is when they are about 12-14 weeks old. At this age, the keets are still very young and flighty, so you need to oversee them. Start slowly by allowing them to free-range for 30-60 minutes daily. Another option is to let them wander not too long before their bedtime.
Will guineas fly away?
Guinea fowl are notorious for flying away, never to return. The problem is most likely to occur when guineas are moved to a new and unfamiliar location. Guinea fowl can be more easily encouraged to stay on the home place where they are raised.
Where can I buy guinea fowl for sale?
Cackle Hatchery® offers quality guinea fowl for sale. Guineas are some of the best “watch dogs” for alerting and sounding off when human or animal intruders come into their territory or home turf.
How many generations of experience selling guinea fowl?
With four generations of experience selling poultry we have great Guinea Fowl for you!
What is the minimum order for guinea fowl?
Important: Minimum order is 20 Guinea Fowl. You can mix breeds among Guinea Fowl to make the minimum order. You cannot add other types of FOWL to make the minimum order for Guinea Fowl.
Do guinea fowl make good house pets?
Because guinea fowl are adventurous and noisy, we don’t recommend them for small backyards or for people with close neighbors. But they are great for homesteads, because they love to roam. They stick together as a flock and get really upset if they become separated.