Guineas: The bug-eating alarm system of the farm

Ruth Nicolaus
Dec 1, 2022
Dec 1, 2022

guineas deb robinson (2).jpg — Guineas are hardy fowl that keep a farm free of insects, including mosquitoes, ticks and spiders, by eating them.
Photo courtesy of Deb Robinson

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Ruth Nicolaus

Guineas are unique but certainly can serve a purpose on a farm or acreage.

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guineas deb robinson (1).jpg — Guineas are known for making alarm-like calls when predators are near or unusual activity occurs.
Photo courtesy of Deb Robinson

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guineas deb robinson (5).jpg — Pearl guineas are one of the three more common varieties. Their feathers are black with white “pearls” – dots -on them.
Photo courtesy of Deb Robinson

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guineas deb robinson (6).jpg — Pearl guineas are one of the three more common varieties. Their feathers are black with white “pearls” – dots -on them.
Photo courtesy of Deb Robinson

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guineas deb robinson (7).jpg — White and lavender guineas are common, as are the pearl guineas. There are many other colors of guineas, including copper, bronze, royal purple and more.
Photo courtesy of Deb Robinson

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Freelance writer Ruth Nicolaus loves (nearly) everything about the Great Plains, but mostly its people. She lives in eastern Nebraska. Reach her at editorial@midwestmessenger.com.