Country Life

Could you say boo to guinea fowl?

MOST of the UK has been experiencing a period of peace and quiet as we spend our days at home,reports. ‘We spent three hours trying to get them,’ says local resident Jason Perrins. ‘They were in the neighbours’ garden and I hopped over the fence and stalked them with a blanket I had weighted down with some rocks, having paid close attention to people such as Bear Grylls. ‘They panicked and went into a children’s football goal and so I thought “this is my chance” and dived in there, but all I came away with was a few tail feathers.’ Mr Perrins is also worried that in the current climate, someone might ‘trap and eat them’. However, ‘as long as people keep focusing on loo roll, they should be safe,’ he adds. At the time of going to press, Bonnie and Clyde were still at large.

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