Guinea fowl cannot say “I.” They can only say “we.” Even if you tried to explain individuality to them, they would have no frame of reference, since a lone guinea hen is a dead guinea hen.
My wife and I lived in Northern Idaho a bit off grid on five acres just below the Canadian border. It was a beautiful piece of property. We used Guinea hens as warning devices for predators both animal and human. What a wonderful picture of unity and protection. They also fly, always in unity, very low to the ground and not very far. They make a lot of noise when threatened and so should WE!
We had guineas on our farm in Pikeville, Tennessee when I was growing up. I loved the sound they make when alerting everyone to the presence of a guest or an intruder. Anytime my grandmother would hear them, she would tell us kids to go outside to see if we had company or if something was after her guineas. Thank you for bringing that precious memory back to me today. I agree with the others that we need to be more like the guineas especially now.
Really cool story -- May We the People become more like the Guinea Fowl and shriek a little louder as our rights or the rights of others are stripped away
What a beautiful observation and narrative, drawing such a parallel to our current day situation. Guinea fowl are beautiful in their own way and powerfully noisy for their own defense! Thank you for helping us learn from our creature neighbors in this way.
How appropriate and beautiful. Guineas best peacocks out as the noisiest birds on the farms. They are dutiful watch dogs though. They are wonderful to watch though. I do appreciate the rhythm and pattern of their lives. Beautiful Barbara, thank you,
My wife and I lived in Northern Idaho a bit off grid on five acres just below the Canadian border. It was a beautiful piece of property. We used Guinea hens as warning devices for predators both animal and human. What a wonderful picture of unity and protection. They also fly, always in unity, very low to the ground and not very far. They make a lot of noise when threatened and so should WE!
We need to be the Guinea fowl in this new state of the union.
Such a wonderful metaphor for exactly what we must do in the face of evil intent--thank you!
Parable of the guinea fowl
Thank you for all the things you said in this piece without having to say them. We we we. That is the work now.
And now, may we use this principle to speak loudly and clearly for everyone who needs protecting
We had guineas on our farm in Pikeville, Tennessee when I was growing up. I loved the sound they make when alerting everyone to the presence of a guest or an intruder. Anytime my grandmother would hear them, she would tell us kids to go outside to see if we had company or if something was after her guineas. Thank you for bringing that precious memory back to me today. I agree with the others that we need to be more like the guineas especially now.
I have always loved your writing and this is wonderful! Thank you for your prophetic work and proclamation!
Perfect for today!!! Thank you.
Really cool story -- May We the People become more like the Guinea Fowl and shriek a little louder as our rights or the rights of others are stripped away
This piece is just the balm we need right now. Thank you!♥️
What a beautiful observation and narrative, drawing such a parallel to our current day situation. Guinea fowl are beautiful in their own way and powerfully noisy for their own defense! Thank you for helping us learn from our creature neighbors in this way.
Perfect words for these days. Thank you!
A lone guinea hen is a dead guinea hen - Ha! Truth!
How appropriate and beautiful. Guineas best peacocks out as the noisiest birds on the farms. They are dutiful watch dogs though. They are wonderful to watch though. I do appreciate the rhythm and pattern of their lives. Beautiful Barbara, thank you,
Wise! May we join our voices and speak loudly for all that is Jesus’ justice and liberation and love! 🙏💓