I had one guinea that had a bum leg from birth. I couldn't find a vet that would see a guinea. He got around ok (hopping or flying) and didn't seem to be in any pain. But as the birds got older, he seemed smaller than the others. And because he could not keep up, he did not hunt with the other birds. Though they didn't seem to mind him, they never included him. He roosted right beside them at night with no problem. Yesterday, he got his good leg caught in some wire. And it seems the other guineas took the opportunity to peck his head violently. He died. I don't understand why they did this. And now two of the birds are acting crazy -- flying around and calling for him. (We buried him.) Do you have any idea why the birds would gang up and peck one of their own to death? Hoppy was my favorite guinea. I always kept an eye on him to ensure he had enough food (taking him some when the others were off hunting). Any insight would be helpful. Also, why do vets not see guineas?