Monday, March 30, 2020

New on the Farm!


Seven guineas have been added to  our critters.


It's been many years since we had any and I'm delighted to be able to enjoy their strange chatter and dinosaur-like appearance once more,


They are very good at pest control and act as watchdogs, setting up a great cry at any disturbance in the force.


Their eggs are small but rich -- if you can find them. They make nests wherever they like. And they roost, not in the chicken house, but in nearby trees.


We got them on a whim because a friend had a good deal on a bunch of them them and offered to share and to deliver them.

Long may they roam our fields!





8 comments:

Barbara Rogers said...

Very nice. Are they all female? I admit to ignorance of chickens and fowl.

Vicki Lane said...

There are suppose to be five females and two males, I don't know he to tell themm apart.

Tara said...

Fun! Do you actually hunt the eggs down?

Vicki Lane said...

Only if we see the hens making a nest or suspect that's what she's up to. These guys are just for our enjoyment -- some eggs would be a bonus.

NCmountainwoman said...

I love them. But they can be really loud when you have wildlife visitors.

GPearson said...

They are great at insect control but WOW! They are so loud! LOL

Joan Browning said...

I've been missing you somehow Vicki. Stay safe.. you and your family.. xx

Vicki Lane said...

And you, Joan. I've missed your old blog. Stay safe!