Guinea fowls are birds that hail from the family of Galliformes, which also includes other birds like grouse, turkey, pheasant, chickens, quails and many others. These birds are originated in Africa, and the helmeted Guinea fowl is the most common bird found in other parts of the world, primarily Australia and the US.
Features
These birds eat insects and seeds and generally resemble their close relatives, the partridges. However, they don’t have any feathers on their heads. Other birds of the species like the Vulturine Guinea fowl has a brown colored patch on the nape that sets it apart. Typically, this bird has black coloured plumage, which is spotted with white marks. You may be surprised to hear that the bird can have a length of 40-71 cm and can weigh up to 1600 grams. The beautiful birds are surely a sight to see and are fun to keep as well.
Most warmer states in the US are popular for raising and breeding the helmet Guinea fowl for its many benefits, it is regarded as one of the best watch birds, along with beneficial for food and eggs. In this article, we will walk you through all the benefits and features of breeding these birds
Enhanced Protection & Pest Control
Guinea fowl provide enhanced protection to the property, along with reducing the population of pests. They are better than an expensive alarm system because they have a naturally high-energy temperament, which makes it difficult for intruders or burglars to enter your premises. They let out loud cries to gather the entire flock, and together they attack the predators to protect all the animals in the area.
They also enjoy devouring all kinds of irritating insects and pests, along with rats and mice, so they are perfect for pest control.
More Sources of Food
Breeding guinea fowls helps generate extra sources of food. They provide eggs, which albeit smaller than those of a chicken, tend to be very nutritious and tasty. Besides, they are much less protective of eggs as compared to chickens. You can also eat the meat of a guinea fowl, which tends to be rich in protein, and much leaner and low-fat than turkey and chicken.
Fertilizing Benefits
The droppings of guinea fowls can be used as a potent natural fertilizer, and if you allow them to roam freely around the property, their droppings will fertilize the area. You can also collect the droppings and use them as a compost to nutrition your plants and garden beds.
Very Easy to Raise
The best part about raising guinea fowl alongside a farm filled with other animals is that they are not only easy to manage, but they also protect and look after other animals. They rid the property of all kinds of insects, rats, and pests, so you don’t have to worry about feeding them because they hunt their food themselves. And if you’re keeping an entire flock of guinea fowl, it is highly advisable to let them roam freely throughout the property.
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