Quieter than usual

[Kvanderhoff]

I currently have 3 guineas - one female and 2 males (I think) - in with my 7 chickens. It was supposed to be temporary, but several months later, they’re still with us

Anyway, the female has always been super noisy. Hollers at literally everything.
Lately, however, she seems to be quieter. She still talks a little, but it’s not very loud. She seems to be less spastic, and hangs out a lot in one corner of the run, just pacing around like she’s looking for something. She isn’t bullying the hens anymore (but the males are!). She still seems to be eating and drinking, just less energetic.

I guess my question is - do Guinea hens mellow as they get older? These guineas were born in August 2022 so not even a year old yet.

Thanks!

 

[R2elk]

I currently have 3 guineas - one female and 2 males (I think) - in with my 7 chickens. It was supposed to be temporary, but several months later, they’re still with us

Anyway, the female has always been super noisy. Hollers at literally everything.
Lately, however, she seems to be quieter. She still talks a little, but it’s not very loud. She seems to be less spastic, and hangs out a lot in one corner of the run, just pacing around like she’s looking for something. She isn’t bullying the hens anymore (but the males are!). She still seems to be eating and drinking, just less energetic.

I guess my question is - do Guinea hens mellow as they get older? These guineas were born in August 2022 so not even a year old yet.

Thanks!

They quiet down once they have chosen a mate until the next breeding season nears when they start screaming for a mate again.