Determining Your Guineas’ Genders

To a new guinea fowl owner, all the birds in the flock look almost the same, which may make determining their gender seem difficult. Here are four ways to determine a guinea fowl’s gender:

1. Head and Body Size – Male guinea fowl generally have larger bodies and heads compared to females. They often stand egotistically at full height and with proud expressions.
2. Waddle and Horn – Female guineas typically have shorter horns and smaller, more pale waddles than males.
3. Weight – Female guineas weigh noticeably more than males (presumably because of their egg-production mechanisms).
4. Call Sound – Female guinea fowl, unlike males, produce a distinguishable two-syllable call sound when they lose track of their mates. This is the most efficient way to determine a guinea’s gender.
5. Fighting – When male guineas fight, they often puff up their wings to appear larger. Female guineas never do this.