Test Nest Project

by geoffrey, Wednesday, March 10, 2010, 09:57 @ Lollipop

Thanks Pop...I'm hoping we get close to 10 regulars from here to participate. I think a group project like this can only enhance our knowledge of how to better protect our birds when they are nesting. It is unquestionably a high risk time for a guinea hen. Anything the GFIA can do to spread the word on ways to lessen the risks facing guinea fowl from predators ought to be viewed as a good thing....at least that's how I feel. In North America...guinea fowl have a significantly different set of predators than what they deal with in Africa. I honestly don't see them ever being able to adjust genetically so that they're able to support feral populations (in substantial numbers). This project would likely have a goal of creating the "ideal portable nest box". My hope is we'll have enough successes that the test group can reach a consensus for a general guideline to size, shape, setting, camouflage used or not. In the long term this really could turn out to be something incredible.

The big picture for GFIA is to promote the best ways to care for guinea fowl. This forum is a terrific venue to share the information....possibly the best means.

Geoffrey