Dotty by dide

Dotty

I had a lovely morning sowing some clover seed in the chook run. It is divided into four areas, two of which have clover growing there, to give the chickens some ground cover and area to search for bugs. The other two areas need some ground cover too. Afterwards, I sat and watched the hens and guinea fowl. The hens are especially fun and calming as they chat amongst themselves. These guinea fowl are getting rather old (the last two of eight), so I thought I'd better have some pics of them. They have the most beautiful plumage, but possibly the ugliest faces (if you don't count male turkeys!)
A wonderful close up of this beauty, you are right about their stunning plumage. I love seeing them in the fields.

There are probably thousands of wild ones here and they are very skittish. Almost imposible to get a shot.
May 3rd, 2024  
@ludwigsdiana These ones are in the chook run, but fly in and out as they please, so have lots of freedom.
May 3rd, 2024  
Beautiful capture.
May 3rd, 2024  
she is beautiful
May 3rd, 2024  
Gorgeous light behind her 'wattle' if that is the right word.
May 3rd, 2024  
Yes they were standing behind the door when the looks were handed out. but lovely plumage.
May 3rd, 2024  
Such beautiful plumage , not a feather out of place , as for the face - God could have been a little kinder !! fav
May 3rd, 2024  
I thought it is a turkey.
May 3rd, 2024  
I love guinea fowl. I agree with your description.
May 3rd, 2024  
Magnificent on black. ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป
May 3rd, 2024  
Wonderful hen portrait.
May 3rd, 2024  
Great capture.
May 3rd, 2024  
Fantastic capture! I love guinea fowl & chickens my daughter raises them too.
May 3rd, 2024  
A beautifully detailed shot. They have such lovely plumage!

Ian
May 3rd, 2024  
A wonderful capture, so detailed and love that pop of red
May 3rd, 2024  
She's rather lovely, and quite proud I think
May 3rd, 2024  
A lovely close up capture. Fav ๐Ÿ˜Š
May 3rd, 2024  
Yes, itโ€™s quite a contrast.
May 3rd, 2024  
Great pic๐Ÿ˜Š
May 3rd, 2024  
just so pretty and a great photo too
May 3rd, 2024  
Beautiful
May 3rd, 2024  
Such an interesting bird seen up close! Yes, that face is not going to win prizes. The fluff around the neck is curious!
May 3rd, 2024  
Donโ€™t believe Iโ€™ve seen one this close up before. I remember my mother saying they were noisy when someone came.
May 4th, 2024  
@illinilass you mother was absolutely correct. They make a raucous noise like a squeaky door hinge!
May 4th, 2024  
Super shot!
May 4th, 2024  
Beautiful plumage detail, apparently they're quite noisy
May 5th, 2024  
@boxplayer they certainly are noisy at times.
May 5th, 2024  
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