I had an awful time with my guineas and went to the Guinea Forum for advice. Seems that males in number larger than the guinea females will take to attacking the chickens. I had four males, couldn't find any females (unless I wanted to chance another set of chicks). I was also told that if I caged them for awhile their hormones would settle (they were a year old). They were in a run with the chickens for 4 months. Every time I turned them out, whether it be one or four they attacked the hens. I made the mistake of turning all four out the first time and they immediately ganged up on a young hen. BTW, they all had access to free range, but the guineas never left the yard except to pound around on the roof.
In the end I got rid of them. Now, I don't know if the disturbance you are having = egg production drop, tis that time of year for less.
Good luck!
Renee
S CA
CHICKENS-101@yahoogroups.com
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