Alright, more questions. I had no idea how natural instinct could be so complicated! So, this morning, after her first broody night, another guinea hen wanted to go in the nest to lay her egg, and the first hen pecked at her. Will they work this out? I was hoping to see what would happen...
Thanks, brianna6627, I think I am going to just try to see what happens outside for now.
As for cocks and hens, here's what I've learned - The cocks are the ones with rounded, cupped waddles (not sure of terminology). The hens have more of a sleek, attached waddle. Then there's the sounds...
Thanks! I guess we will see what happens! Right now I am recovering from a foot surgery so I can't go out searching in the woods, and am relying on a 7 year old for these details! Soon as I'm out and about I'll post pics of the situation. thanks again for the responses,
Sasha
So, hi everyone. First year with guineas. My girls have created a nice hidden nest under some piled wood in our backyard. They are laying in there, and no longer laying in the coop. But, they are coming into the coop every night to roost. Also, they are not yet in there all day or definitely...