Guinea Fowl

[Orstio]

(as per your request, Astronuc!)

This was inspired by a conversation in the chat room.  We were discussing alternatives to insecticides, and I mentioned that Guinea fowl could be used to remove potato beetles, and after a little research, found that they are also good for ridding your yard of deer ticks (Thus reducing the risk of Lyme disease), and Japanese beetles from fruit bushes like raspberries.

Here are a couple of links to some useful information on this natural form of pest control:

http://www.feathersite.com/Poultry/Guineas/BRKGuineas.html

http://www.guineafowl.com/fritsfarm/guineas/

[Astronuc]

Thanks.   

I will certainly have to look into these birds.  The only problem is our two cats and dog, a not so small, but not so large Yorkshire terrier, who just loves to chase birds and mammals, big and small, who intrude in her space (our yard).

But getting rid of harmful and nuisance insects is rather intriguing and attractive.