I really enjoyed this article and I especially liked your statements about guineas not being stupid or bad mothers/parents. As you said, if they kept in ways that are not natural to them, then yes, bad things can happen. They also have a flock intelligence that is very important to them, and when people randomly grab members of the flock to sell or butcher, it really affects the flock's cohesion and they lose important knowledge. Thanks for your refreshingly appreciative view of these birds-- they are an excellent farm partner for us and keep insect pressure down.
