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It cracked me up watching the chickens and guineas coming out of the coop. One rooster slid down and the whole scene was like watching clown after clown pile out of a volkswagon. Great stuff!
Loved the video! Their calls are the only way I can tell the male from the female. My females seem to say "Look out-look out!" A couple years ago I watched a coyote come into my yard. My 9 guineas formed a circle around it, they took turns rushing toward the coyote-always maintaining the circle. A couple minutes of this onslaught & the coyote ran for its life! 🙂 I've never seen anything like it! Love my guineas!!
A farm I worked at had guineas. One day a stray dog came to one of the gates. He was met by the guinea welcome committee. They all mounted the fence and gate and surrounded him. It was like something out of Mad Max. He didn't hang out long...
Unfortunately these birds are also very skittish, but... If you have enough land around you where they can roam, it's is no problem at all. But if you like chicken better!!! Look at the breed Marans. Their eggs are stunning brown, like chocolate, and they have also a very thick scale which makes them also hard to break. (It is also the only breed that has an approved certificate from the French government which say;,, guaranteed salmonella free") This is because of the thicker flees inside the egg.
Hi, Erwin I would love to visit Romania and learn from them on many things can we get in touch as I am Congolese and know a little bit of Belgium so you can advise me in my project since over there you are living off grid. Thank you.
I also love them and most of my neighbors enjoyed their visits. I'm semi rural. One of my neighbors hated them. Unlike chickens, they don't stay on your property. I'm on 6 acres and one of my neighbors several properties up called animal control, and they told me I had to contain them on my property - impossible unless I kept them caged. Due to the daily fine imposed on me, I had to harvest them. The good news is that they are delicious. Well guineas are gone -- fleas and ticks are back. That neighbor moved, I think I'll get some more!
I just bought 10 acres with nothing on it. Every time I go there to work in my garden the neighbor's guineas are there and try to run me off. I have a fence around my garden and I laid straw down for mulch and they got into my garden and made a nest out of the straw. I'm glad to learn they don't bother the vegies. I don't mind them at all now that I know they won't eat my garden.
I watch your videos and think, "what a wonderful way to live. I'd love to live like that." Especially now in this weirdness we're immersed in, I can look in on your sweet farm days and find some rest in knowing there are good people like you who are living a good life-- sweet and smart and clean and fresh on the farm-- no masks on! and even sharing great information with us in case we get a chance to do the same. Thanks, Doug and Stacy, and best wishes always.
That's kind of awesome how the bird pulled through!!! I live with a spinal cord injury due to 2 surgeries and had to learn to walk again. You said it right... The strong will survive! That has been a big part of what brought me to wanting to homestead
My grandparents I had a farm in Georgia, they had about fifty guineas that ran wild in the woods. Yes they did roost in the trees .I saw Guineas run foxes off. They would make a formation and make lots of noise and they all run at the foxes run them off and if they found a rattlesnake they would make a lot of noise some you could find the snake.
Our guineas dont brood on their eggs. They just lay wherever, so we gather and eat their eggs! The eggs have a very hard shell compared to chicken eggs! I love my guineas also! Such cool, comical, entertaining birds! Sometimes they end up on top of the house just a chattering away!
We didn't know about Guenias before watching your channel. As soon as we moved to our place in Southwest Missouri we got chickens and Guenias. I love them both but I must admit the Guenias are my favorite too. When we first moved we had lots of copperheads we have not seen one yet this year. I believe a very beneficial farm animal!
I just got my first guinea keets yesterday to help with our tick problem in Minnesota. This video was perfect timing! I really enjoy all the information you share.
We have guineas too. I love them. Like you said, they are constant foragers. They are constantly walking and eating bugs and weeds. I kept mine in a chicken coop by themselves for about 4 weeks. They come back every evening. I do keep some high protein laying pellets out for them all the time. I think the wattles are bigger on the Male too, the things under his neck right? Our male guinea actually chased off a big dog one time. I couldn't believe it.
OFF GRID with DOUG & STACY LOL We Love You Guys!!! We are small and just starting but hey you gotta start somewhere! If you guys get bored check us out! Any help or suggestions especially from you guys would be greatly appreciated!!!! Thanks for all your knowledge and info!
Maybe I'm odd but I miss the noise of a flock of guineas. We had a neighbor when I was a kid that had a flock of guineas that would range over his land, down to our place, and across the lane was a small apple orchard. A few homestead channels have guineas and their hen's 'chant' reminds me of much better times of my youth. Pretty cool how Knuckles adapted.
I was listening for something without realizing it, but the "bingo!" happened when you said you decided to LET NATURE TAKE ITS COURSE! That bit of wisdom was worth the price of admission. "But wait--there's more--" and then you told about all the great benefits they bring to a farm, which were impressive. I've come to love you guys and I'm so excited to see the building you're going to wrap and finish off! Sincere good luck and blessings!💖 Sue
We had guineas when I was little and daddy built a long wired run cage with a wired dome top and he planted grapevine around it. We kids would go in there with the guineas and play and hide. It was shady and the guineas loved the grapes. Our guineas look just like yours. One if my many stored memories.
Very interesting guinea hen podcast. The only guineas I "knew" growing up were the ones which no one paid much attention to, and they lived in the trees at night, as you described. Just thought of them as "watch dogs." Didn't know anyone included them in cuisine until I was served guinea on an overseas flight. Tasted very good but I was fascinated because I was eating guinea hen!
after this video im headed to pet store to get guineas... my mom had some years ago that was not hers but hung around her yard and my brother and his new wife came over and she asked what do those taste like . my mom told her oh those are not to eat we just keep them around to bark
Knuckles - perfect name! I used to have a hen that had gotten a broken leg and her leg fell off. I named her Peg and she got around pretty good. She was friendly and would jump into my lap.
This is some great information. I've seen other channels say they are too loud and never would hang out with the chickens then went to the neighbors' yard.
You know what though I will never stop having guineas or chickens ever in my life... they have been a Timeless wonder and and caregiving to us and letting us know when predators are around or other people give us eggs everyday... that's how I answered that because there a benefit like as you say.... Guinea eggs are really good if you make an omelet out of them... if you boil them I take the eggs to work with me...
Can ya’all read minds or something? I was just talking with my mom today about how I’d love some guinea fowl because they like to eat ticks. My dogs would appreciate the service, lol. Sent my mom the link to your video. Keep up the good work, and take care ✌️
you guys are a fricking inspiration! leaving the "real world" to follow your passions??? I followed in your footsteps in Illinois, I'm not from here. I bought an old Victorian, restored it and now I'm setting up a mini market garden homestead thing. whenever i feel stressed out about my previous life I watch your videos.
My parents had chickens and turkeys growing up on the farm. No guineas. The turkeys were on guard duty. I do remember a neighbor a mile or so down the road having a few. The ability to get rid of ticks and garden pests with guineas is great. Very informative. Loved it!!
Great video guys. We love our guineas. They are diligent and full of purpose. They get along well with our other flocks of chicken, ducks and turkeys. Thanks for the white millet tip and letting us know how to tell male from female.
I was thinking,... The noise from all of your birds, as you released them, would make a great alarm sound for Android smartphones with alarm clock apps on them! 😁
I have two female Guineas, Hiss and Spit. I didn’t have to train mine because I put the keets in the brooder box with some chicks and they grew up together. Although some evenings I had to put on the coop light to get them to go in instead of on top of the coop. Now I have a cheap solar light by the door and haven’t had a problem since. Bonus...haven’t seen a snake since.
Great video! Thanks for sharing, we will be getting chickens soon and this was really helpful for us with protection on our property from pests and strangers. Thanks guys! Love you both!
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I have a big tick problem on 3 acre property. Do you know how many can kill off ticks on an acre in one summer? Thank you for inspiring us.
@@Cynthia-sm5uj try 3 or 4 and keep the grass short
How do people git genies to be friendly to a rooster cus my genies Keep attacking my rooster
Can you point me to videos on guineas and how you kept them in winter? I didnt see anything in playlist & you have so many videos to look through!
Beautiful ginnie
Your chicken coop is nicer than some people’s houses.
True
🤣
Was that a cat coming out of the chicken house window?
Yeah, I was impressed, and will be going that route myself.
Yeah, mine
It cracked me up watching the chickens and guineas coming out of the coop. One rooster slid down and the whole scene was like watching clown after clown pile out of a volkswagon. Great stuff!
Yes, 🤣
Hollyhock 😂 LMAO. I had the exact same thought. “Clowns out of a Volkswagon” 🤡🚗
Hollyhock I was thinking the same thing! How many chickens are there?
That should be overdubbed with "Yakkety Sax."
Great chicken coop looks wonderful live from Australia
Loved the video! Their calls are the only way I can tell the male from the female. My females seem to say "Look out-look out!" A couple years ago I watched a coyote come into my yard. My 9 guineas formed a circle around it, they took turns rushing toward the coyote-always maintaining the circle. A couple minutes of this onslaught & the coyote ran for its life! 🙂 I've never seen anything like it! Love my guineas!!
That's cool. What state are you in
@@mr.bigtomsawyer2075 im in Pa.
A farm I worked at had guineas. One day a stray dog came to one of the gates. He was met by the guinea welcome committee.
They all mounted the fence and gate and surrounded him. It was like something out of Mad Max. He didn't hang out long...
Peacocks do the same thing...watched them surround a fox before...he took off!
Awesome!
I keep and breed them in different colors , the best birds on this planet . greetings from a Belgium guy , living off grid in Romania.
Are they edible?
@@rosalindagarcia3553 yes
@@rosalindagarcia3553 their eggs are very thick and hard...they say hikers, mountain climbers pack them in backpacks for a meal, cause harder to break
Unfortunately these birds are also very skittish, but... If you have enough land around you where they can roam, it's is no problem at all.
But if you like chicken better!!!
Look at the breed Marans.
Their eggs are stunning brown, like chocolate, and they have also a very thick scale which makes them also hard to break.
(It is also the only breed that has an approved certificate from the French government which say;,, guaranteed salmonella free")
This is because of the thicker flees inside the egg.
Hi, Erwin I would love to visit Romania and learn from them on many things can we get in touch as I am Congolese and know a little bit of Belgium so you can advise me in my project since over there you are living off grid. Thank you.
Is it just me or was anyone else amazed at how many birds came out of that coop / shed?
me too I thought the place was too small for them all---since my coop is the taj-mahal
LOL, I thought the same thing.
Packed like sardines. Lol
Could just be you.
Yup
Knuckles didn’t let getting de-feeted defeat her! That’s One Awesome Bird!
I also love them and most of my neighbors enjoyed their visits. I'm semi rural. One of my neighbors hated them. Unlike chickens, they don't stay on your property. I'm on 6 acres and one of my neighbors several properties up called animal control, and they told me I had to contain them on my property - impossible unless I kept them caged. Due to the daily fine imposed on me, I had to harvest them. The good news is that they are delicious. Well guineas are gone -- fleas and ticks are back. That neighbor moved, I think I'll get some more!
Just say they aren't yours! They are free entities 😎
@@KARENboomboomROXX . God created, so they belong ta Jesus. HA.HA.HA.HA.HA
I just bought 10 acres with nothing on it. Every time I go there to work in my garden the neighbor's guineas are there and try to run me off. I have a fence around my garden and I laid straw down for mulch and they got into my garden and made a nest out of the straw. I'm glad to learn they don't bother the vegies. I don't mind them at all now that I know they won't eat my garden.
Heard if you raise them with chickens they'll stick to your property, not sure how true that is.
@@alexscott6095 Hi Alex, mine were and they didn't stick to the property - unfortunately
I watch your videos and think, "what a wonderful way to live. I'd love to live like that." Especially now in this weirdness we're immersed in, I can look in on your sweet farm days and find some rest in knowing there are good people like you who are living a good life-- sweet and smart and clean and fresh on the farm-- no masks on! and even sharing great information with us in case we get a chance to do the same. Thanks, Doug and Stacy, and best wishes always.
Agreed! One of my favourite places to visit on the “tube”❤️
That's kind of awesome how the bird pulled through!!! I live with a spinal cord injury due to 2 surgeries and had to learn to walk again. You said it right... The strong will survive! That has been a big part of what brought me to wanting to homestead
Way to go❣️👍💞
When I visited South Africa in 2006 I saw wild Guinea Fowl running around and even crossing the road occasionally. I have always loved Guineas
My grandparents I had a farm in Georgia, they had about fifty guineas that ran wild in the woods. Yes they did roost in the trees .I saw Guineas run foxes off. They would make a formation and make lots of noise and they all run at the foxes run them off and if they found a rattlesnake they would make a lot of noise some you could find the snake.
Our guineas dont brood on their eggs. They just lay wherever, so we gather and eat their eggs! The eggs have a very hard shell compared to chicken eggs! I love my guineas also! Such cool, comical, entertaining birds! Sometimes they end up on top of the house just a chattering away!
We didn't know about Guenias before watching your channel. As soon as we moved to our place in Southwest Missouri we got chickens and Guenias. I love them both but I must admit the Guenias are my favorite too. When we first moved we had lots of copperheads we have not seen one yet this year. I believe a very beneficial farm animal!
I just got my first guinea keets yesterday to help with our tick problem in Minnesota. This video was perfect timing! I really enjoy all the information you share.
I always learn new things when I watch you guys. Thanks Doug & Stacy!
We have guineas too. I love them. Like you said, they are constant foragers. They are constantly walking and eating bugs and weeds. I kept mine in a chicken coop by themselves for about 4 weeks. They come back every evening. I do keep some high protein laying pellets out for them all the time. I think the wattles are bigger on the Male too, the things under his neck right? Our male guinea actually chased off a big dog one time. I couldn't believe it.
Chicken ramp needs some non skid strips☺️
thanks love all your videos, was raised with Guineas good memories God Bless
"Hey Ya'll!" from one Southern Homestead neighbor to another! Big Shout Out from WEST TENNESSEE!
Watch out for that TREEEEE! lol thanks guys!
OFF GRID with DOUG & STACY LOL We Love You Guys!!! We are small and just starting but hey you gotta start somewhere! If you guys get bored check us out! Any help or suggestions especially from you guys would be greatly appreciated!!!! Thanks for all your knowledge and info!
Thanks Doug and Stacy ❤️even your doggie casually walks by and smiles for the camera 💕😍❤️loving your videos!
Stacy very interesting about the guinea. Thank you for sharing. Takecare Judy
that is the most adorable chicken coop I have ever laid my eyes on!
Spent a couple weeks with my grandparents in the summer, they had guinnes & I loved the sound they made. Also their eggs are small & unique!
Maybe I'm odd but I miss the noise of a flock of guineas. We had a neighbor when I was a kid that had a flock of guineas that would range over his land, down to our place, and across the lane was a small apple orchard. A few homestead channels have guineas and their hen's 'chant' reminds me of much better times of my youth.
Pretty cool how Knuckles adapted.
How cool love those chickens and knuckles how wonderful that she survived
Love your channel you guys are awesome
You have the MOST BEAUTIFUL hen house I have ever seen in my life. Kudos!
👍 Doug & Steve you guys look great!
I love my Guineas. I have 22 eggs in the incubator right now.
I was listening for something without realizing it, but the "bingo!" happened when you said you decided to LET NATURE TAKE ITS COURSE! That bit of wisdom was worth the price of admission. "But wait--there's more--" and then you told about all the great benefits they bring to a farm, which were impressive. I've come to love you guys and I'm so excited to see the building you're going to wrap and finish off! Sincere good luck and blessings!💖 Sue
We had guineas when I was little and daddy built a long wired run cage with a wired dome top and he planted grapevine around it. We kids would go in there with the guineas and play and hide. It was shady and the guineas loved the grapes. Our guineas look just like yours. One if my many stored memories.
I love this!
Me too. 💞
Awww. That’s great that she knuckled her way back. I love all those noises. 😊❤️👌🏽🥰
Excellent excellent excellent educational videos
Thanks for sharing your thoughts and suggestions.
You 2 are super cool. I absolutely loved listening to both of you. Thank you so much for sharing.
my grandparents had them here in fla on their farm when I was a kid , they were awesome
I love watching you guys. Always something new. Makes me miss Missouri
THANK YOU GUYS,,YOU LOOKING GREAT.STAY WELL
Knuckles is a cutie. Thanks for the updates on having guiennes. Looking forward to the learning center updates.
What a beautiful house you made for your birds ! Your birds are so happy !
9:57 - I love how your dog looked at the camera like, "Are you filming again?"
Love watching you guy's. My aunt had Guinea's she always said they make the best watch dogs.
Loved the video! Great information. Now, I know why you love them so much. Thank you.
I just ordered my first T-shirt. I just love Y’all! Shalom. 🙏🏻
I've heard so much about these!!!! They're the best bird for bugs! I need about 30 lol
Agreed. Love where you guys are sitting. Very cool!
Very interesting guinea hen podcast. The only guineas I "knew" growing up were the ones which no one paid much attention to, and they lived in the trees at night, as you described. Just thought of them as "watch dogs." Didn't know anyone included them in cuisine until I was served guinea on an overseas flight. Tasted very good but I was fascinated because I was eating guinea hen!
after this video im headed to pet store to get guineas... my mom had some years ago that was not hers but hung around her yard and my brother and his new wife came over and she asked what do those taste like . my mom told her oh those are not to eat we just keep them around to bark
They are delicious!
We just got some guinea this morning. I’m glad you mentioned they have weak feet, thanks.
your so cute Stacy! Smart and I learn so much!
Your clothes, style, place and everything else looks legendary. It's like I'm watching Hobbit movie.
Enjoy!
Lots of great information. I love guineas too! Just hatched 12, 16 more on they way!!
Knuckles - perfect name! I used to have a hen that had gotten a broken leg and her leg fell off. I named her Peg and she got around pretty good. She was friendly and would jump into my lap.
I like the simple life! I love the salad dressing recipe. Didn’t know you could eat the dandelion flowers too!
I love it! Chickens and thief house and chicken door!! Thanks for sharing
Thank you for sharing your experience with the guineas. ☝👉...
Thanks you for sharing your daily real life.
Thanks for all the great info! We thought about getting some for our small homestead.
WOW thank you for the info!!! When we get our little farm Rooster and Guinea
This is some great information. I've seen other channels say they are too loud and never would hang out with the chickens then went to the neighbors' yard.
Ive heard that too
Wonderful they had some great points
Geese are great watchdogs too....I just arrived on your farm from Australia! GOD Bless us all!
Hi Doug. still here watching.
I never knew all that good information about genies. Thanks!
Being from Africa, I am very familiar with them and they are all over the place here. They are also very tasty in pie :-D
That was going to be my question. If they taste good and the best way to prepare them. Lol thanks
@@roxanne332 the best way to eat them is fresh and their little hearts will tickle your mouth if you eat them quickly enough.
@@saltykraken9471 LIAR!
@@roxanne332 look up PINTADE for french recipes, and FARAONA for italian ones.
The keeper looks like a magical being
You know what though I will never stop having guineas or chickens ever in my life... they have been a Timeless wonder and and caregiving to us and letting us know when predators are around or other people give us eggs everyday... that's how I answered that because there a benefit like as you say.... Guinea eggs are really good if you make an omelet out of them... if you boil them I take the eggs to work with me...
Long ago I remember the neighbors guineas sounding off. They are cool. Good info. Thanks for sharing. Stay safe and healthy
I love all critters. Great video. Wish I had more land
Such a nice couple yes very nice
Great info. Love your place. Hello from Western Australia 👋
I’m getting Ginny. Thank you for sharing how to raise them. Love your videos.
What great information on the guineas, and can't wait to see the babies coming on the farm. Doug you got the wife look! *lol*
Awesome Tips! Thanks for sharing about this. Can’t wait to see the LEARNING CENTER finished. And I’m still waiting on a tour of that root cellar!
I’ve wanted to add some to my flock. Hard to find them around here. Will keep looking.
Can ya’all read minds or something? I was just talking with my mom today about how I’d love some guinea fowl because they like to eat ticks. My dogs would appreciate the service, lol.
Sent my mom the link to your video.
Keep up the good work, and take care ✌️
Hey Doug and stacy, goonies foul birds are great tick flea, animals like yours,
Wonderful information love your site and what you all have accomplished over years!
Nice shed/chicken coup house
That sign on the coop... "Farm Fresh Butt Nuggets". Lmaoooooo! :D
Thank you for sharing. Very interesting. They are worth the effort.
🐂👍
Wow it is amazing that your birds will go in the coop at night. Thanks for the great instructions for their training. Hugs ❤️
Chickens & Guinea, swishy the eggs the time has kids. Enjoy together mama chicken, flyaway
That is just the cutest chicken coop!😊😊
Hola...Zihuatanejo, Guerrero Mexico
Hola
We had a flock of guineas when we was on the farm. We called them walnut heads.
you guys are a fricking inspiration! leaving the "real world" to follow your passions??? I followed in your footsteps in Illinois, I'm not from here. I bought an old Victorian, restored it and now I'm setting up a mini market garden homestead thing. whenever i feel stressed out about my previous life I watch your videos.
My parents had chickens and turkeys growing up on the farm. No guineas. The turkeys were on guard duty. I do remember a neighbor a mile or so down the road having a few. The ability to get rid of ticks and garden pests with guineas is great. Very informative. Loved it!!
Great video guys. We love our guineas. They are diligent and full of purpose. They get along well with our other flocks of chicken, ducks and turkeys. Thanks for the white millet tip and letting us know how to tell male from female.
Great info on guineas. I never knew all that. Thanks. 💖
My husband and I were just talking about them. I had no idea they were so beneficial. Great video!
Love to watch the show hear the rooster crow,beautiful farm
I was thinking,... The noise from all of your birds, as you released them, would make a great alarm sound for Android smartphones with alarm clock apps on them! 😁
Excellent video and thank you for sharing!!
Knuckles LOL! What a perfect name! They are cute!😁
I have two female Guineas, Hiss and Spit. I didn’t have to train mine because I put the keets in the brooder box with some chicks and they grew up together. Although some evenings I had to put on the coop light to get them to go in instead of on top of the coop. Now I have a cheap solar light by the door and haven’t had a problem since. Bonus...haven’t seen a snake since.
Great video! Thanks for sharing, we will be getting chickens soon and this was really helpful for us with protection on our property from pests and strangers. Thanks guys! Love you both!
That hen House is like a clown car they just keep coming and coming
Noisy neighbors but I love the sound of the Guinea Hens.
I live in South Africa they are everywhere I always called them bush chickens I didn't realise how close I was
Very helpful and educational! I like you two!!
Hey guys, I love your chicken coop. It's cute and functional