Behavior & Flock Management
Why Do Guinea Fowl Fight? Bullying and Pecking Order
Constant chasing and squabbling in your guinea flock isn't always a problem. Learn what the pecking order really is, when fighting turns into bullying, and the practical changes that bring the peace back.
The One Guinea Fowl Sound That Means Something Is Wrong
Guinea fowl chatter all day, but there's one sound that's completely different — and it means they've spotted something dangerous.
How Many Guinea Fowl Should You Keep? Ideal Flock Size
Not sure how many guinea fowl to start with? Here's how flock size shifts based on your goals, space, and how much noise you can handle.
What Guinea Fowl Do Right Before a Storm (And Why)
Long before the sky looks bad, guinea fowl already know a storm is coming. Here's the real reason — and it's not just instinct, it's physics.
How to Keep Guinea Fowl from Getting Lost While Free-Ranging
Free-ranging guineas don't get lost so much as separated and spooked. Here's how routine, flocking instinct, and a few smart habits bring them home every night.
How to Keep Guinea Fowl Out of Your Neighbor’s Yard
Guinea fowl are natural wanderers, but a few deliberate habits — starting with keets, a solid routine, and smart coop placement — can keep them home.
How to Train Guinea Fowl to Return to the Coop at Night
Train guinea fowl to return to the coop at night with a proven confinement method, gradual release routine, and tips for stubborn flocks.
How to Catch and Handle Guinea Fowl Without Stressing Them
The easiest way to catch a guinea fowl without stress is to do it at night, while the bird is ...
Do Guinea Fowl Fly? How to Keep Them from Flying Away
Yes, guinea fowl fly, and they’re a lot better at it than most backyard poultry. They can’t cross a county ...
Free-Range vs Confined Guinea Fowl: Which Is Better?
Free-range is the better setup for most keepers because guinea fowl are naturally wild, active foragers that get stressed, noisy, ...