We did keep them together ... this thread may help with some of your questions ...
http://www.chickenforum.com/f30/guineafowl-chickens-together-39/
http://www.chickenforum.com/f30/guineafowl-chickens-together-39/
I have a keet that i raised with my chicks and she isnt mean to most of them. Sometimes she might pech at some of the smaller ones but not too bad. She tends to follow the chicks and do wat they do but i figure it is because i raised them together. I had adults with my adult chickens and they were complete bullies. I could coop them up because they were so mean to the other birds. Finnaly decided to have them for thanksgiving dinner along with one of my turkey toms.ravenfandar said:I am curious about this as well. I am just starting out with chickens. They are 3 weeks old and still in the brooder, but I'd love to add a few guineas. Could I start the guineas in the brooder next month when the chickens go outside, then add them about a month later?
How long do guineas take in the brooder? Can I feed the same chick starter? Will they act like a sheep dog and wrangle up my chickens if they stray too far, or do they just "hang around?" Any info is welcomed on either the chicks or the guinea.