Behavior
Guinea pigs will talk to you! They make a lot of different noises, and they each mean different things, so if you listen really closely, you can have a conversation with your guinea pig!
Chirrup: Pay attention to me!
Chut: One of the most common vocalizations. It means your piggy is content.
Chutter: Mildly unhappy.
Drrr: Startled
Purr: Happy or trying to attract a mate
Scream: Lost that fight!
Tweet: Young guinea pigs make this sound when they have relieved themselves
Low Wheek: You’re cleaning my cage! It’s about time!
Wheek: Food?! You’re bringing food! Hooray!
Whine: Usually with chuttering. I’m very unhappy!
Your guinea pig may not speak to you for a while after you adopt her. It takes time for a guinea pig to get to know you, and you have to be patient. At first, let your guinea pig adjust to the sights, smells and sounds of your house. Talk to her in a soft voice. After a day or two, take her out and let her sit quietly in your lap. Try to keep the house quiet. When she feels comfortable with you, she’ll start talking to you.
Guinea pigs can also talk to you with their actions. If they “Popcorn”, they are very happy. They hop up and down and skip around. If they freeze they are frightened.
Guinea pigs love to play and they need lots of exercise. Try to give your cavy at least one hour of play time outside of its cage a day, and give it new toys to check out.
Guinea pigs are diurnal: they are awake during the day, just like us. Well, sort of. They actually are awake 20 hours a day, and only sleep for about 10 minutes at a time. My guinea piglikes late night drinks and short strolls under the moonlight!
Guinea pigs will talk to you! They make a lot of different noises, and they each mean different things, so if you listen really closely, you can have a conversation with your guinea pig!
Chirrup: Pay attention to me!
Chut: One of the most common vocalizations. It means your piggy is content.
Chutter: Mildly unhappy.
Drrr: Startled
Purr: Happy or trying to attract a mate
Scream: Lost that fight!
Tweet: Young guinea pigs make this sound when they have relieved themselves
Low Wheek: You’re cleaning my cage! It’s about time!
Wheek: Food?! You’re bringing food! Hooray!
Whine: Usually with chuttering. I’m very unhappy!
Your guinea pig may not speak to you for a while after you adopt her. It takes time for a guinea pig to get to know you, and you have to be patient. At first, let your guinea pig adjust to the sights, smells and sounds of your house. Talk to her in a soft voice. After a day or two, take her out and let her sit quietly in your lap. Try to keep the house quiet. When she feels comfortable with you, she’ll start talking to you.
Guinea pigs can also talk to you with their actions. If they “Popcorn”, they are very happy. They hop up and down and skip around. If they freeze they are frightened.
Guinea pigs love to play and they need lots of exercise. Try to give your cavy at least one hour of play time outside of its cage a day, and give it new toys to check out.
Guinea pigs are diurnal: they are awake during the day, just like us. Well, sort of. They actually are awake 20 hours a day, and only sleep for about 10 minutes at a time. My guinea piglikes late night drinks and short strolls under the moonlight!
