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Livestock => Poultry & Waterfowl => Topic started by: Paulie on August 30, 2015, 03:43:09 pm

Title: Guineas not looking great
Post by: Paulie on August 30, 2015, 03:43:09 pm

Hi guys, I lost a guinea today, has looked a bit lacklustre for a couple of days but nothing else, I thought I'd catch and have a look at it, seemed a bit thin but nothing else, another looks to be going the same way, they are around 12 weeks old. Any ideas as to what course of action?

Title: Re: Guineas not looking great
Post by: Marches Farmer on August 30, 2015, 06:58:51 pm

How are they housed?  Cocci most likely cause at that age.  Guinea fowl are as tough as old boots - if you can get them to adulthood.

Title: Re: Guineas not looking great
Post by: Paulie on August 30, 2015, 08:02:54 pm

They have moved themselves in with the chickens, plenty of room well ventilated and clean, they was hatched by my neighbour under a broody hen.