guinea fowl help please

[Garryscowgirl]

I just got two new guineas and was told they were hens but we are not for sure. do you think they are hens or cocks? and their approximate age? and when they would start laying?

This is Alice

and this is Michonne.

 

[Noor Waqar]

They seems to be hens. But the best way to differentiate is the sound they make. The male will have a chirping sound, while the hen's call is much loider anf it sounds like 'buck weat' 'buck weat'. Other than this cock's wattle would slightly be raised and his helmet would be larger as compared to hen. That is why i said that Alice and Michonne looks like they are hens. But the more promeinent difference is the call. And as for eggs they usually lay eggs the first Springs after they are hatched. But it varies, i bought keets and they started laying after approx 7 months and Alice and Michonne looks aboit the same size as mine. So hopefully they will soon start laying. I hope it will help you Good Luck with your Guineas