Color Varieties
• Pearl
• White
• Pied
Overview
Guinea fowl are alert and active birds best known for their pest-control abilities and watchdog behavior. While not traditional pets or production birds, they serve an important role on farms and homesteads.
Available As
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Keets
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Days - 6 weeks old
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Hatching Eggs
Guineas
Breed At A Glance
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Primary Purpose: Pest control and flock alert system
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Temperament: Flighty, vocal, and independent
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Egg Color: Tan and often speckled
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Eggs Size: Small
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Foraging Ability: Excellent
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Egg Production: Seasonal, modest
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Best For: Large properties & rural settings
About This Breed
Guineas are highly independent birds that thrive when given room to roam. They are exceptional at controlling ticks and insects and will loudly alert to unfamiliar activity. Because of their strong flock instincts, guineas do best when raised young in the area where they’ll live long-term. While not ideal for close-neighbor settings, they are a valuable addition to farms that appreciate their utility and natural behavior.
Interesting Facts
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Guineas are among the best natural tick predators
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They form strong flock bonds and often roost together
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Known for their distinctive calls and alert nature
Quick Tips
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Not recommended for suburban settings
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Train to return to shelter before full free-range
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Expect limited egg production compared to chickens