Loving all the pics! I have one pearl, she is by far my favorite and my oldest girl.
My lavenders are pretty adorable too tho!
My lavenders are pretty adorable too tho!
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I have about 60+ free range. Will put Guinea Eggs with chicken eggs in bater, all the time just put guineas in a week before chick. Raised all to in group.
I pur hased 3 guinea in Oct. They were said to be a late July hatch. They looked good and acted fine before I purchased them. When I got them home they just sat in the corner of the coop for a few days. Then one started moving about the coop and roosting. This one seems to be a male based on its call. The other 2 which I think are female still sit in the corner by the door. They act like all their mental capabilities may not be there. Anyone have any thoughts about what may be going on with these guineas? Planning to add some more in the spring, but would like to figure these out first.
How long have you had them in the coop? If you're going to free range them, after about 4-6 weeks you should be able to let them out and entice them back in, in the evening, with a treat. What are you feeding them? They definitely need greens. Also, when they free range nearly 90% of their diet ends up being insects. While mine were in getting acclimated, I gave them mealworms or sometimes live crickets.
Are they pacing at all? They probably should be, as guineas are very high-energy and generally don't want to be cooped up, so to speak.
I see you're in KY, probably the weather hasn't helped. Mine (in GA) free range but after I had to take an out of town trip they got used to staying in the trees, Lately though, they've been ducking into the coop in the evening to spend the night there because of the rain/cold.
They're not the sharpest tools in the shed, so as far as the mental capabilities go... ha ha, good luck! I do love them, though.
Your babies sound sad. I would look at their diet, and the confinement probably. Let us know what happens!
Do guinea fowl get quieter the older they get
I think the "small" large frame hen size work for them (good example is leghorn hen size).Anyone have saddle/apron dimensions? Saw 4 of the boys on one of the girls and she is looking rough.