Any loud sounds like a child screaming or crying a car in the garage or a big bang from droping some thing these sounds will scare you guinea pig and might even give them a heart attack, but most guinea pigs get use to the sounds and they dont freak out as much
There is what's called "wheeking", which is a happy one but mainly when they are trying to get you're attention and want food - also a sign of excitement.
There is the purr, which has two meanings: happy/contentment, you may hear this when you stroke or cuddle the Guinea Pig. The purr makes them vibrate as well. However, they also make this sound when they hear something they don't like, mainly high pitched sounds like a bell or clap - anything shrill.
There is another type of purring which is longer and comes with a wriggly sort of Dana - that's mainly from boys when they can smell a female or sometimes try to mount another boy. This is normal behaviour. When a female behaves like this, they are in season and only lasts about 12-16 hours.
Another sound they make is a more distressed one, almost like a yelp accompanied with a screeching sound. This is when another pig is upsetting them by, for example, invading their personal space. It's just the pig shouting at the other.
Another one my lot do is a whining/whinging sound, which means the same as the previous one above.
They can make so many different sounds, but I've pointed out the usual/common ones. It's funny how you actually can sense what they're sounds mean naturally. You will know by the tone of each one.
it could mean a number of things. it could be they are hungry or they do it to find another guinea pig
chirping or purring they make a lot of noises but those are their favorite noises
They love food, get some carrots and broccoli.
they squeak if they are frightened/uncomfortable and purr - a bit like a cat - if they are happy.
its a sound a guinea pigs makes that means its angry.
They got their name because when first discovered by Europeans guinea pig's made a high screeching sound like a pig.
No it does not relate to New Guinea. Europeans sold them for about a guinea, an ancient currency. The pig part comes from the fact that they sound like pigs.
By squeeking and chattering and many other sounds. Look up guinea pig sounds online and there will be some explanations for each sound.
If you are lazy with proper storage of guinea pig food, and do not clean up spilt food than yes, guinea pigs can potentially attract mice. To avoid this from happening, keep all guinea pig food tightly closed and off the ground. It is also a good idea to vacuum the ground around your guinea pig's cages regularly.
yeah you could but i would because if it bright colours it might attract cats!
Guinea Pigs are not from New Guinea, as many people think, they are actually from South America where they were roasted for food. They sold them for one Guinea (money) hence, the Guinea part in Guinea Pig. Also they sound like snorting pigs hence, the Pig part in Guinea Pig.For more information go to Guinea Pig Lnyx
no you are not crazy! I won't attract mice dont worry. I just recently brought my guinea pig in because the other one died and he is much happier. If they get to lonely they die early. Your doing the right thing!
It is spelled "guinea pig". You got it right! :)
it mean that he or she is happy with its owner... (different person than from up there) it could also mean the guinea pig is afraid because my guinea pig does that when he hears a high pitched noise like when i play the harmonica
Tell her you dont mean to sound rude but...
A guinea pig will chatter its teeth if it is agitated or upset. The guinea pig is often showing that it is angry and this sound serves as a warning to keep your distance.