Whining is one of the “negative” sounds a guinea pig can make. Chattering that occurs between two guinea pigs (especially during introductions) is a sign that you should be on alert and ready to step in before aggressive behaviors escalate. ![]() Chattering can sometimes occur during introductions. In other cases, chattering can be a clue that your pet is seriously irritated and emotionally uncomfortable with the situation they find themselves in. Sometimes chattering is innocuous-some guinea pigs chatter if they are anxiously awaiting food and growing impatient with their human, who may be giving them attention instead of giving them a meal. Context is very important with this sound. It’s generally a sound of annoyance or anxiety. Listen to clipĬhattering is a sound made by guinea pigs when they clack their teeth together. The second type can be interpreted to mean “Uh-oh!” This type of rumbling is often heard while the guinea pig is also frozen and/or wide-eyed-it’s a sign that they’re startled. Being a prey species, guinea pigs sometimes panic and run for cover after freezing and rumbling for a moment. If your pig makes this type of rumbling sound, you might need to hold onto your pig if they are not securely on the ground so they don’t bolt and risk a fall (such as if they’re on the couch with you). In this recording, the guinea pig is eating a treat but is still a little unsure of his surroundings (made apparent by his short rumbles).The guinea pig shifts their weight side-to-side while walking, and sometimes their fur may be a little puffed up to make themselves look larger. It can be interpreted as “I’m the big boss pig.” Rumbling accompanied by rumble strutting is not overtly a sign of aggression, but it can bring out disagreements between two pigs if they both believe themselves to be boss and neither will back down. One is often accompanied by “rumble strutting,” which is a behavior guinea pigs do to display dominance.There are two types of rumbling that guinea pig parents should be aware of. Many pet owners find that bubbling only occurs between cage mates who deeply enjoy one another’s company, or during a particularly cozy lap time. “Pancaking,” where your pet lays down flat with their eyes closed and relaxed, frequently accompanies this sound. Listen closely for the little repeated “chuts” in-between rumbles!Ĭompared to the other sounds our piggy pals make, bubbling is a very quiet sound and can be difficult to hear. It is ultimately a sign of happiness. In this video from finnleythepig, there’s a great example of Gilbert chutting (mixed in with rumble strutting!). Sometimes referred to as a “clucking” sound (like a mother hen would make), this is a sound of contentment. Guinea pigs may make this sound towards you when you’re interacting with them, or toward their cage mates, when they’re enjoying the moment. Guinea pigs may also make this sound when they’re curious and exploring their surroundings. Guinea pigs that are chutting are loving life! Sometimes called whistling, this is the classic sound people think of when they think “guinea pig.” It can be deciphered as begging-they really want something (and that something is usually food!). The amount of wheeking a guinea pig does really depends on the individual-some guinea pigs wheek incessantly every time they hear a bag crinkle, while other times they may only wheek once or twice a day, when it’s time for breakfast or dinner greens. Some guinea pigs don’t whole-heartedly wheek in the morning for their breakfast, and some might not bubble as they’re relaxing on your lap, but the lack of these vocalizations doesn’t mean they’re unhappy! Wheeking AKA “I ordered 5 minutes ago, where’s my meal?” One of the most important things to remember about guinea pig sounds is that you must factor in both the sound and the body language your guinea pig expresses while making the sound. Without the context of your pet’s body language and the knowledge of what is happening in your pet’s surroundings, guinea pig sounds cannot always be accurately deciphered.Īnother note is that some guinea pigs might not make all of these sounds. ![]() Have you ever wondered what your guinea pig is trying to tell you? We have compiled this list of guinea pig vocalizations to help pet parents become guinea pig whisperers! Important Reminders About Guinea Pig Sounds
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