How do I know if my guinea is male or female?

[RoosterPecked]

I have a small flock ~ 6 hens, 2 guineas and 2 roosters that I am raising for eggs and enjoyment. My problem is I am not sure if my guineas are male or female. They both look alike so I am assuming they are of the same sex. Can anyone help me on this?

Thanks,
Dawn

 

[KCchickens]

Female guineas go" rik rak" or "buck wheat"

males go" kikikikiki"

hope that helps!

 

[awesomefowl]

Males have much redder, larger helmets (on top of their heads) and wattles. Hens are less red and paler. I can usually tell from this.

 

[KCchickens]

Also, welcome to BYC!

 

[Lollipop]

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Age old question, Dawn. The easiest way to sex a guinea is by their call. Males have a one syllable call and the female has a 2 syllable call that some say sounds like "buckwheat". There are subtle differences in adults, but sometimes they escape even the seasoned guinea owner. Best to rely on the call..........Pop

 

[RoosterPecked]

Thanks! A friend told me about this site yesterday and it has already been so helpful!!!

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[RoosterPecked]

So Pop, all guineas pretty much look alike, it's just the calls that differentiate them. I must have a male and a female then because they both have different sounds. Thanks for the helpful information!....Dawn

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Age old question, Dawn. The easiest way to sex a guinea is by their call. Males have a one syllable call and the female has a 2 syllable call that some say sounds like "buckwheat". There are subtle differences in adults, but sometimes they escape even the seasoned guinea owner. Best to rely on the call..........Pop

 

[kano]

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Very well said....