These birds are excellent protectors. They are highly alert and communicative, making them likely to be the first to sound the alarm when predators are near the farm. The downside is that guinea fowl are quite loud (more so than other poultry, like chickens), so keep that in mind if you have neighbors nearby.

Guineas are also natural-born foragers. Guinea fowl like to supplement their diet with a variety of insects, helping keep your yard free of pests like mosquitoes, ticks, beetles, and more.

Another benefit of adding guinea fowl to your flock is the eggs they produce. Guinea fowl eggs are incredibly nutritious, with much larger yolks than chicken eggs. If you are a baker looking for large, rich eggs with higher protein and fat content, guinea fowl eggs might be a great addition to your basket. Guinea fowl meat is also quite tasty, with some saying it tastes a bit like pheasant. This makes them a great dual-purpose bird.

Guineas are friendly, but they are not as tame as chickens. Guinea fowl retain many of their wild qualities and instincts, making them a bit flighty and skittish. These birds typically don’t like to be handled.

Have questions about our guinea fowl for sale? Don’t hesitate to reach out to us directly at Myers Poultry.