Lavender Guinea ⌘
Channel: Nature Jedi
Date: 2023-11-17

Originally from the African Sahara, Guinea Fowl were brought to America before the 1850s. The French Pearl Grey Guinea is the most common variety of guinea sold; they have a dark grey or black plumage with tiny white specks. The Coral Blue Guinea is one of the only poultry colors said to be actually blue; they have a dark coral blue shade to their neck, breast, and back. Lavender Guineas are a light blue with dark blue stripes and markings. When fully grown, Pied Guineas have white on the chest, wings, and, sometimes, the back area; we sell an assortment of pied guineas including, purple, pearl, chocolate, buff, and other colors. Coral Blue Guinea
Coral Blue Guinea
Lavender Guinea
Pied Guinea


Guineas are striking, entertaining birds that make the best watchdogs for your farm or backyard but can also be used for market or eggs. If raised for meat. they are processed at 12 weeks and generally weigh around 4 lb. There is a demand for their lean, tender, dark meat at certain restaurants. 

Guinea hens lay about 135 eggs each year, but, if you plan to collect them, the birds will need to be in confinement. They prefer to lay their eggs in the bushes or woods, rather than nest boxes. They are good setters, but once the keets are born, the hens are often off and running. They do not care for and protect their young like chickens.

The birds have larger-than-life personalities and will raise a whole lot of racket if anything foreign comes near the property. Guinea fowl are exceptionally loud and territorial and tend to be highly reactive to visitors so they are excellent watchdogs.. They generally do not chase caretakers as roosters do, but they do like to follow you around, especially if you offer treats or mealworms. 

Guinea fowl are not known for being overly docile or friendly, but with a generous amount of handling when they are younger, they will be easier to manage. They move and run fast so can be difficult to catch, especially because they fly well and will instinctively roost in trees. It is important to coop-train them at an early age. Guineas live well with chickens but are very dominant and will run the coop. They are low-maintenance birds since they prefer to forage and eat grubs and bugs. They can roam a long ways and can fly high and long distances around your property.

Guineas are also one of the best domestic foragers for ticks and grubs. They can help keep your property clear of most insects and even small rodents. Many farms that have introduced them to help with tick control have seen a decrease in tick bites or engorged ticks on their animals and family members. They are excellent forms of pest control and can be a large help 

around homestead operations. Guineas are also great gardeners. They do not uproot plants or scratch the soil while foraging for insects. They truly are an asset for many farms and fun to care for as well.