Frizzled Guineas????

[Finn's Mom]

That seems normal to me. My guineas looked a little frizzy/curled upwards at 3 and 4 weeks. The frizz has gone away at 6 weeks and they are fine.

 

[robin416]

Completely normal for keets getting ready for a new set of feathers. Guineas will go through several permutations before they become their unusual looking selves.

You did not make a mistake making the purchase if they are bright and active. So don't become overly concerned.

 

[akcountrygrrl]

I'm not concerned but thank you. I was just curious about the frizzled looking feathers. I've raised several batches of keets and have never seen this before so I was puzzled. Only 3 of the 12 from that batch have it so thought I would check in and get people's thoughts on it. Thank you all.

 

[MuranoFarms]

Almost all of mine have got that frizzled look this year. No idea why, but they outgrow it by about 6 weeks.

 

[casuarius]

More than likely, their feathers are messed up, or maybe its the colored breed? but either way, they won't be frizzled for long. I used to have vulturines, and I have 2 friends that breed them now. They are expensive, $800 a pair is what they used to go for when they were easier to find. They're very cold sensitive.

 

[mama2many]

How did they turn out? Do you have any pictures of the frizzling? I am on my second set of keets and haven't experienced the frizzling, would love to see what that looks like.

 

[Chic-n-farmer]

..... it sure couldn't make them any uglier!

And yes, I have guineas. I think they are incredibly striking in appearance, but not pretty.

 

[wanttobefarmer]

That is a great reason to buy them and it's a very good person to not worry about the cost.
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[oregonJen]

I would guess they look Frizzled from a combination of the feathers likely rubbing on the top of the brooder and probably being to close to a heat light. If they turn out to be Frizzled as adults, please tell me, I would buy some of those, LOL!

 

[sred98]

Have their feathers straightened out any? Some of mine have their wing feathers kind of sticking out more than the others, but it always straightens out. I am thinking that those might be my females, but that is because they are feathered out more than the others. No real proof yet, just a theory.

Almost like the feathers are too long for the wings right now.

Shelly