That is a great picture. I never had anything to do with guinea fowl until last Sunday. My dog and I went to visit the neighbour who has yet to move to their acreage. But he has some roosters and three guinea fowl in a large (100 x 50'?) pen. I let my dog in to visit. The previous owners had chickens and I like her to visit with them so she learns not to harm them.
What a racket, especially from the guinea fowl! They first ran away and then the roosters calmed down. But the three guinea fowl regrouped and came towards the dog, all the time screeching. They seemed to look back and forth to each other as if coordinating. Lucy (dog) more or less ignored them. They would back off, all the while complaining, then come back at her again. After about 15 minutes they calmed down and went about there business as normal. Then they would come back and check on her from time to time, but no longer aggressively. I was impressed by their courage and how they settled once they determined Lucy meant no harm. It may have been different if there was a crowd like that poor snake encountered.
They are fascinating birds.
Thanks for posting.
