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Amongst the oldest known birds, guinea fowl originate from Africa. They have featherless heads and a distinctive black crest. Guinea hens are larger than guinea cocks due to the larger reproduce organs of the female. Males and females are almost identical in appearance but have different calls, which can be used to distinguish them. They are mostly monogamous, mating for life, however exceptions can be observed when in captivity. They are social birds and typically live in groups. They are fantastic foragers and great natural pest controllers (they eat insects such as ticks, scorpions, flies, locusts and invertebrates), and that is one of the main reasons we keep them. They are strong flyers and often roost high up in the trees. They can sense danger from afar, making loud noises that not only warn, but also deter predators. Keets (young guinea fowl) can be trained to sleep in a coop at night. The females lay 25-30 eggs in a nest and sit for 26-28 days. Many females often share hidden nests. The eggs are small with extremely thick shell and highly nutritious. Most guinea fowl have grey plumage with dense white spots (pearl gray), but rarer colours exist, such as peach, cinnamon, chocolate and lavender, which we breed here at Agia Skepi farm, including the rarest red-eyed guinea fowl.