Guinea feeding question

[EdistoChicks]

I have 5 guineas that were hatched a few days before mothers day. I have two that are at least 5 months old. I have them on 20% chick starter/grower. When can I reduce the protein? They free range all day and coop at night. I am sure they are getting a lot of protein during the day. I was also told that two of the guineas were called "giant" guineas. They are huge compared to my others, nearly the size of a turkey. The two "giants" cannot fly. Has anyone heard of "giant guineas?"

 

[damselfish]

No, I've never heard of giant guineas. So the younger ones are around 12 weeks old? I'd think you could probably move them all to the next step down in protein if you want. If I remember right, flock raiser is 18%. Is there a particular reason that you want to? Flock raiser is actually cheaper than layer feed at my feed store...I'm considering just using it for all my chickens and guineas long-term (plus oyster shell free choice).

 

[MuranoFarms]

French Guineas are larger then the regular Pearl guineas. Maybe that's what they meant.

 

[crtrlovr]

some people also refer to them as Jumbo guineas