A couple of weeks ago, Aaron drove down to Rockdale, in central Texas, to give a presentation to some nurses at a rural hospital. While he was there, he stayed overnight in Giddings to visit his mom and she took him to a farm where they had guineas. He brought home 2 dozen guinea eggs and we put them in the incubator, doubtful that they would hatch after the 4 hour car ride back home. But, miraculously, we've had 5 little guinea chicks hatch so far. Guineas are pretty wild, and my understanding is that when they get bigger they will just roam around the farm, eating grasshoppers and other insects. They are also very noisy, which apparently makes them good watch "dogs." We'll see how it goes, but in the meantime they are super cute.
Yes, they are VERY loud. Our guinea (we only have one) chases all the rosters! It's kinda funny but a little sad. Their eggs are larger with a slightly pointed top, but taste just as good as the chicken eggs. Have fun!
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