We still have a few keets, but the numbers dropped drastically. One trio of guineas started out with 12 keets, but only have 3 survivors.
The ones still left seem to be doing well, but then, so did their siblings until they disappeared.
Another couple of guineas have 2 keets. They only started out with 4, so their ratio of survival is at least a little better. You can see the back-end of one of the keets trying to get under Mama Guinea.
Sometimes they stay out where they can soak up a little sunshine.
They soon learn to scratch around looking for food. Here are the two small keets getting some corn one morning.
The little keets are mighty cute, but the adult guineas are a little strange looking with their small head, and plump body.
Sometimes both the older and younger keet groups get close together when they're both pecking around for a little corn.
That really doesn't happen very often, however, because the adults are too territorial and fuss at each other. They don't want any other adults or keets near THEIR keets.
The guineas may be a little goofy, but they do have the redeeming feature of munching up ticks!
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Guineas must be all feathers. They are perfectly proportioned when they are just keets and then look like they do as adults.
The babies are impossibly cute. Thanks for sharing.
Guineas are very funny shaped birds. Their feathers are beautiful. They seem to be such good moms. Thanks for showing us your Guineas.