Posted by Sarah, Guinea Pig Supplies Editor | Posted in food for guinea pigs , guinea pig , guinea pig care , guinea pig sounds , guinea pig talk
Every morning without doubt, the chatter is coming from their cage. All sorts of different types. What do they mean, you ask....well let me explain.
Chirrup
This can mean several things to a Guinea Pig,it can mean some kind of disturbance or mild upset to the Guinea Pig or it can be used when they want attention.
Chut
The chat is one of the most common sounds coming from your Piggy, it means he is happy in his home and surroundings. They will chat to one another and to themselves when they are exploring out of cage things and their cage.
Chutter
Chutters indicate a mildly unhappy Guinea Pig which they say to another pig, saying they don't want to be near them. Or when something is slightly upsetting to them.
Drrr
Guinea Pigs drrr when they are startled by a noise, making them freeze in fear.
Purr
Purrs are the opposite of the drrrs. Purrs indicate a very happy contented Guinea Pig that I being petted or in search of a mate. Courting Guinea Pigs purr to one another as they circle ans sway, to indicate their interest in each other.
Scream
The scream is when one of the Guinea Pigs have lost in a fight. Also indicate a frightened younger animal.
Squeal
A squealing Guinea Pig needs attention. He may be in pain or another Guinea Pig may be forcing him out of his favourite spot or treat he has.
Tweets
Tweets are usually reserved for a young Guinea Pig that tweets at their mother, after they have releived themselves after nursing.
Low Wheeck
This is a low wheeking sound means that an owner is in their cage cleaning it and they have been separated from their buddy. They do this until they are re-united.
Wheek
Guinea Pigs will wheek excitedly when they sense their owners are bringing them food or being let out for a cuddle or play time. They also wheek to each other to indicate just where they are in the home.
Whine
Upset Guinea Pigs often follow their chattering with a whine to indicate they are very unhappy with something in their surroundings.
Just an insight into your Guinea Pig Noises - Have Fun....Sarah
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