Thursday, February 11, 2010

Langauge

  • Wheeking: This is a sign of an excited guinea pig.
  • Popcorning: which is basically a jump and wiggle in the air. It means you have a happy piggy.
  • Gurgling/chortling: This means your guinea pig is content and happy.
  • Rumbling: Male guinea pigs will rumble when showing off to a pretty female. Females will do this also when in heat
  • High-pitched squeaking: This means your guinea pig is annoyed or unhappy or in pain or feeling distressed or lonely.
  • Purring: A peaceful, happy guinea pig will purr contentedly, especially when being petted. 
  • Teeth clacking: It looks like your guinea pig isn't feeling too happy.
  • Chirping: It sounds rather like a bird. It is a much rarer sound. 

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