Do guinea pigs like to be woken up?
Needless to say that guinea pigs will try to avoid to be outside when their predators are awake. Most of their predators are nocturnal and it’s natural that they adapted to being awake at the moment when their predators are not yet awake or just waking up.
Why would a guinea pig die suddenly?
A healthy and clean guinea pig requires the effort of a caring and responsible owner, but the sudden death of a guinea pig is upsetting. Guinea pigs can be hosts to fur mites, fleas, and lice. The causes of death may be infections, diseases, changes in the environment, or certain foods, among others.
Will guinea pigs stop eating when full?
As guinea pigs are grazing animals, they will eat all day. You must make sure that their diet mostly consists of fresh hay and green leafy veggies. You must know that your guinea pigs will stop eating when they are full. Guinea pigs will stop eating and drinking if their digestive tracts shut down.
Who are the people that raise guinea fowl?
Jennifer is a full-time homesteader who started her journey in the foothills of North Carolina in 2010. Currently, she spends her days gardening, caring for her orchard and vineyard, raising chickens, ducks, goats, and bees. Jennifer is an avid canner who provides almost all food for her family needs.
How long do guinea fowl stay in the coop?
Guineas travel in close-knit groups so once they are all out and gone, they are gone if they aren’t trained that this is home. The next go-round we bought only adults. We cooped them for about six weeks. Then we let them out one at a time.
What kind of noise does a guinea fowl make?
Guinea fowl are ‘Chatty Cathy’. They talk all of the time. The hens make a noise that sounds like they are saying, “Come back. Come back,” while the roosters make a “Chi chi chi” sound. This is the main way you can tell your males and females apart. Not only do they converse a lot, but they do it loudly.
Is it OK to have chickens and guinea fowl?
Chickens are fine with both. Guineas are not the same. Unless you clip their wings extremely short, they are going to get out of the coop. That is actually a good thing if you have them for any reason beyond meat and eggs. Guineas are also very dominant. So don’t be surprised if they end up running your coop. Our guineas have completely taken over.
