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SOUNDS
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Hungry:Wheeking
is aimed at humans, and it means "feed me now please". They are the
loudset at the times you regularly feed them. If they hear anything
that sounds suspiciously like food might be coming, they will also
start wheeking. Even opening the fridge door, or cutting up some fruits
and vegetables, will make them wheek.Lonley:Shrieking
sounds like a very sharp, high pitched wheek and it means your guinea
pig has suffered pain or they may be very afraid. You may hear this
sound if a guinea pig has nipped a cage mate, or you may hear it if the
vet has given then an injection.
Guinea pigs can also shriek as a warning to another guinea pig, telling
them to "keep away" if they are showing aggression. As far as I know, a
defensive shriek is not made out of aggression, its because the
shrieking guinea pig is afraid, panicking and just wants to be left
alone and certainly doesn't want to have a confrontation with the other
guinea pig.
Shrieking can also mean an alarm call, for young guinea pigs calling to
their mother, or a guinea pig calling to a cage mate. This can happen
if a guinea pig's cage mate is out of the cage or they have been
seperated for whatever reason.
Happy:
A
purring guinea pig is experiencing enjoyment/pleasure. You may hear
this sound if you are petting your guinea pig. Purring sounds like a
rumble (mating noise). A purr can actually have more than one meaning.
If it happens very suddenly, and you aren't petting your piggy, then
this purr will sound much shorter and they will suddenly stand still
like a statue (freeze). This shorter purr is often described as a
'durr' sound. It's because they have heard a sound like the telephone
ringing or a knock on the door, and they are afraid of this sudden
strange noise. They may just make this noise once or repeat the noise,
depending if the 'threat' has gone away. Some guinea pigs will also
make this short sound when they are given a treat.
Curious:This
is a hard noise to describe. When your guinea pigs are out and about,
you'll notice they will be happily walking around on the floor, going
about their business and this is when they may make a repeated chut
sound. It really sounds as though they are muttering to themselves. It
means they are relaxed and contented. Angry:
A
guinea pig that starts teeth chattering is an upset/angry guinea pig.
If a piggy is heard doing this to another piggy, it means they are
agitated and are warning the other guinea pig to keep away. Often
guinea pigs that are first introduced to each other will start teeth
chattering. When two boars meet for the first time, they may chatter at
each other, trying to sort out their position in the hierarchy. It can
also happen with sows when they first meet. If teeth chattering
increases, the fur around their necks may become raised to make them
seem larger. They may also stamp their feet from side to side making
themselves rock, looking very stiff with their movements. This isn't
the same as a guinea pig rumble strutting, this type of behaviour is
aggressive behaviour. If you see your guinea pigs doing this to each
other, then it's best to separate them before they fly at each other,
just remember to watch your hands. Place a towel over them to confuse
them, then you can separate them.
If a guinea pig chatters at you, they are also telling you to keep your distance.
Ooh La La:A
rumble, which sounds like a purring sound, happens usually when a male
guinea pig is romancing another guinea pig. A female can also make this
sound if she is in season. A rumble sounds deeper than a purr with a
vibrating effect. While making this sound a guinea pig will sway their
hips and walk around another guinea pig. This is known as the mating
dance, other terms used are motorboating or rumble strutting.Stressed:A whining sound is usually heard when a guinea pig is resting, and is disturbed by another guinea pig in the cage. It starts off fairly quiet, but will increase
in volume if the intruding guinea pig doesn't get the message. Guinea pigs will also have a moan at us humans if they don't like what we are doing.
Chirping:You
may hear a few people say they've heard their guinea pigs 'chirp'. Not
all guinea pigs will make this noise and some guinea pig owners have
never heard it. Others have a special guinea pig who chirps frequently.
It is said to be a very bird-like chirp, and can vary in frequency
(faster or slower). Chirping guinea pigs may look like they are in a
trance.
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