Too many boys?

[SamCO]

Last spring we got 6 guinea fowl. (3 white, 3 pearl). based on their calls only, it seems I have 5males and 1 female. (there are several with small, flat wattles that look female, but I’ve never heard the two syllable call from them. im thinking of getting some more birds so that I can hopefully get more females. Any recommendations for what to do with the extra males? Are male dominant flocks typically a problem? They free range with our 25 chickens on 2acres and are slightly pesky with our chickens when snacks/food is around but otherwise are fine. They roost in a secure coop/run at night. Anyone with Guinea experience have advice? Leave the six as is or get some more to try to even out the genders? Also anyone have hints on how to be sure of the males in case we need to get rid of a few? Thinking of ordering some various colors from guineafarm and then selling off the extras.

 

[R2elk]

Last spring we got 6 guinea fowl. (3 white, 3 pearl). based on their calls only, it seems I have 5males and 1 female. (there are several with small, flat wattles that look female, but I’ve never heard the two syllable call from them. im thinking of getting some more birds so that I can hopefully get more females. Any recommendations for what to do with the extra males? Are male dominant flocks typically a problem? They free range with our 25 chickens on 2acres and are slightly pesky with our chickens when snacks/food is around but otherwise are fine. They roost in a secure coop/run at night. Anyone with Guinea experience have advice? Leave the six as is or get some more to try to even out the genders? Also anyone have hints on how to be sure of the males in case we need to get rid of a few? Thinking of ordering some various colors from guineafarm and then selling off the extras.

Yes, try to get more females to add to your flock.

While not ideal, 5 males to one hen will not be harmful to the hen. The dominant male will take her as his mate. The other males will help protect her.