Jasper County Democrat, Volume 14, Number 91, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 24 February 1912 — Guineas In Winter. [ARTICLE]

Guineas In Winter.

The guinea fowl is a native of warm countries and has a natural fear of snow, so in the north when guineas are caught out In a snowstorm there is a good chance for trouble if we undertake to force them to walk through snow to the poultry house. The guineas will take to flight rather than wade in snow and rather than light on the ground when covered with snow they will light In trees, or If there are no trees they will light on the tops of buildings. It saves trouble to house the guineas as soon as it is apparent that snow will cover the ground and keep them housed until the storm Is past.