Guinea fowl

Guinea fowl are raised by farmers for the following reasons:

Benefits

 * 1) Eat pests without damaging plants.
 * 2) Will surround and attack snakes.
 * 3) Will kill mice.
 * 4) Make a great watchdog, they making noise and gathering around anything on the property, including humans they don't recognize.
 * 5) Produce meat and eggs.

Burden

 * 1) The constant noise is irritating if you don't have a soundproof home.
 * 2) They attack chickens, turkeys, and have even been known to chase horses around.