Lone Guinea advice...

[BobbyCanada]

I adopted 4 guineas who were dumped on my property last year. One by one they have been picked off by owls/hawks. I have one left. He is very lonely since his mate was taken while sitting on her nest in the tall grass, and now he will not leave the back porch, even to look for bugs. He sleeps safe in my barn at night.
If I am outside, he will venture out into the yard for a few minutes before running scared back to the porch. He is now pulling his feathers out and I am worried that he isn't getting enough to eat. He won't eat dried mealworms, but he does eat some chicken feed and scratch. Two questions: 1. Do Guineas molt? 2. If I found another male quinea, what are the chances of them getting along?
I don't want any more birds because its too heartbreaking when they get snatched, but I can't find him a home and he is so sad. I have 40 acres so space isn't an issue. Is there a page to find other guinea people in my area specifically?
Thanks in advance for any advice. I sure love my bird

 

[wyoDreamer]

I think if you have just males, they should get along alright. But that is just a guess.

I adopted a flock of guinea also - my flock of 8 came with the property. They have slowly been reduced to a flock of 3. I lost the Boss guinea last fall. They wandered around the homestead kinda lost for a month or so but now they seem to be OK. They patrol the property catching bugs and sounding alarms. The three chase each other around and it looks like they are playing tag. And it is not always the same guinea chasing or being chased, they take turns.
I think I have 3 males, but I am not sure. Whatever they are - I have 3 of the same sex. I am guessing males because they like hanging around the chicken run - even though my hens HATE them. If a guinea lands in the run, the chickens attack!

 

[R2elk]

I adopted 4 guineas who were dumped on my property last year. One by one they have been picked off by owls/hawks. I have one left. He is very lonely since his mate was taken while sitting on her nest in the tall grass, and now he will not leave the back porch, even to look for bugs. He sleeps safe in my barn at night.
If I am outside, he will venture out into the yard for a few minutes before running scared back to the porch. He is now pulling his feathers out and I am worried that he isn't getting enough to eat. He won't eat dried mealworms, but he does eat some chicken feed and scratch. Two questions: 1. Do Guineas molt? 2. If I found another male quinea, what are the chances of them getting along?
I don't want any more birds because its too heartbreaking when they get snatched, but I can't find him a home and he is so sad. I have 40 acres so space isn't an issue. Is there a page to find other guinea people in my area specifically?
Thanks in advance for any advice. I sure love my bird

All birds molt and it is that time of year so I highly doubt that your guinea is pulling out its own feathers.

You can check at local feed stores, local Facebook and local craigslist to find other guinea owners in the area.

My recommendation is to rehome it with someone who has a flock of guineas.

 

[BobbyCanada]

I think if you have just males, they should get along alright. But that is just a guess.

I adopted a flock of guinea also - my flock of 8 came with the property. They have slowly been reduced to a flock of 3. I lost the Boss guinea last fall. They wandered around the homestead kinda lost for a month or so but now they seem to be OK. They patrol the property catching bugs and sounding alarms. The three chase each other around and it looks like they are playing tag. And it is not always the same guinea chasing or being chased, they take turns.
I think I have 3 males, but I am not sure. Whatever they are - I have 3 of the same sex. I am guessing males because they like hanging around the chicken run - even though my hens HATE them. If a guinea lands in the run, the chickens attack!

 

[BobbyCanada]

Thanks for the advice! His mate was killed about two months ago. I thought he’d slowly start back to wandering out and eating bugs....maybe it’s time for a male friend.

 

[R2elk]

Thanks for the advice! His mate was killed about two months ago. I thought he’d slowly start back to wandering out and eating bugs....maybe it’s time for a male friend.

Guineas are a flock bird and do not do well in small numbers.

 

[BobbyCanada]

Guineas are a flock bird and do not do well in small numbers.

Ideally, I’d like to rehome him to a nice large flock. However, I’ve been unable to find anyone nearby that has a flock. I’ve checked my local vet, feed co-op, and social media. I’d hate to drive him too far away for rehoming because I don’t know how he’d handle the ride. And, I’d have to catch him first.

 

[R2elk]

Ideally, I’d like to rehome him to a nice large flock. However, I’ve been unable to find anyone nearby that has a flock. I’ve checked my local vet, feed co-op, and social media. I’d hate to drive him too far away for rehoming because I don’t know how he’d handle the ride. And, I’d have to catch him first.

Another option to try is your local radio station. They often have a segment for lost, found, buy, sell, trade.

Catching him could be a problem but my experience is that fowl placed in a proper carrier travel well.

Good luck.

 

[50-45-1]

I just did a craigslist search for oklahoma and there were quite a few adds for guineas. Not knowing your specific location, i dont know how close they are to you.
Good luck! I started out with 9 birds this year and now have 5.
I found some eggs though and have them under a broody right now.

 

[lazytrucker]

I would take that guinea if you were close enough. I'm 70 miles from woodward, ok and have on idea where you are. I just went through that with mine. 1 guinea really doesn't do well. My male is pretty aggressive so he may not be better off here but you never know.