Guinea male and a chicken hen.

[Shorty22366]

Will a male guinea hurt a chicken hen like a drake can hurt a hen? I know nothing about guineas and a friend wants to give me some because I gave him some chickens and eggs. I don't really want any but he is so excited about them. He is giving me 2 ducklings too but I don't want t a drake.

 

[Carolina Kitty]

Will a male guinea hurt a chicken hen like a drake can hurt a hen? I know nothing about guineas and a friend wants to give me some because I gave him some chickens and eggs. I don't really want any but he is so excited about them. He is giving me 2 ducklings too but I don't want t a drake.

We introduced a male and female guinea pair into our chicken flock last fall after the male was attacked by a hawk and became gimpy. Over the winter everyone in the mixed flock was fine, though the male guinea was a little aggressive. Once Spring hit his aggressiveness increased and he really tore up one of the hen’s wing. He was evicted shortly after. I’m not sure he would have been aggressive without his mate, but he did do some damage and if he had an opportunity again to attack one of the hens he certainly would.

Having said all that, I love the guineas and they have been great bug control. If I had known about guineas I would have gotten them instead of chickens.

 

[Shorty22366]

We introduced a male and female guinea pair into our chicken flock last fall after the male was attacked by a hawk and became gimpy. Over the winter everyone in the mixed flock was fine, though the male guinea was a little aggressive. Once Spring hit his aggressiveness increased and he really tore up one of the hen’s wing. He was evicted shortly after. I’m not sure he would have been aggressive without his mate, but he did do some damage and if he had an opportunity again to attack one of the hens he certainly would.

Having said all that, I love the guineas and they have been great bug control. If I had known about guineas I would have gotten them instead of chickens.

Thanks that is what I needed to know. So 2 female guineas if any. I love my chickens and I am not going to take a chance getting one hurt

 

[R2elk]

Thanks that is what I needed to know. So 2 female guineas if any. I love my chickens and I am not going to take a chance getting one hurt

Guinea hens can also be mean to chickens. They have completely different behaviors than chickens. If you don't provide lots of room, the guineas will cause your chickens to become extremely stressed.

Guineas are flock birds and should be kept in large groups. I never recommend getting fewer than 10 guineas to start a flock. I also do not recommend housing them with chickens.

 

[Shorty22366]

Guinea hens can also be mean to chickens. They have completely different behaviors than chickens. If you don't provide lots of room, the guineas will cause your chickens to become extremely stressed.

Guineas are flock birds and should be kept in large groups. I never recommend getting fewer than 10 guineas to start a flock. I also do not recommend housing them with chickens.
I probably won't get any. Maybe tell him I will just take couple extra ducks.

 

[R2elk]

I probably won't get any. Maybe tell him I will just take couple extra ducks.

I think that is a wise decision.

Good luck.

 

[Shorty22366]

I think that is a wise decision.

Good luck.

I have plenty of room but don't want a lot of them. Hope he understands. I am more excited about ducks.