Well, we've had our guineas and chicks for 2.5 weeks.  The guineas have feathers all over them and are trying their hand at flying in their box.  I told my husband last night that if we don't get the pen built soon, we'll come home some day to guineas flying all over our house.  Well, I'm sitting here at my puter today, the box is just next to my computer area.  I here this commotion and look down, and a guinea is on the side of the box.

I read that when you let guineas out for the first time, don't let them directly outside to run loose at first, or they may end up down the street.  The best way to acclimate them is to pen them where they can see the area where they will be living.  After they've been penned for a week or two, let one out.  Guineas hate to be alone, so that one won't go far, but it will learn it's way around your place.  After a few days, let another out to run with it.  If they stay around, it's usually safe to let the others out shortly after.

Country Blessings,
Jamie