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Because they like their house and its nice and quiet mostly.
Also because Guinea Pigs are burrowing animals that like to hide. If you see your piggy moving it's bedding around inside and around it's house, it's because it's a burrowing act & your piggy is acting like it would out in the wild. Sitting in it's house is it's way of feeling safe.
I have a variety of "houses"/hiding places for my piggies, & they love them all! The longer that you have your piggie & the more you handle it, SAFELY & SECURELY, the more comfortable your piggie will be with coming out and lounging in the open. Although they will ALWAYS prefer some "quiet time" in the safe zones. Sometimes tho, my piggies will nap right out in the open, lounging stretched out like nobody's business! But I handle them several times per day, and when they nip to go back home, I take them back right away - it builds the trust between you and your pet!
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When you stroke your guinea pigs under the chin they lift their head up and stay still does this mean they enjoy that?
Yes, when guinea pigs lift their head up and stay still when you stroke them under the chin, it typically means they are enjoying the interaction. Guinea pigs often show this behavior when they are feeling relaxed and comfortable.
Can guinea pigs live in an aviary with cockatiels budgies and quail and will wild mice hurt the guinea pig?
no, guinea pigs cannot live with these animals, and yes, guinea pigs will be hurt by wild mice. guinea pigs should live with other guinea pigs, and wild mice should stay wild.
Are guina pigs endangered?
No, guinea pigs are domesticated as pets. In some countries they are even raised for meat. There are still plenty of guinea pigs.
How long do guinea pigs stay blind for after birth?
guinea pigs are not born blind. they have to be very independent to get away from their predetors within a week
How long do guinea pigs stay pregnant?
59 - 72 days.
Why do guinea pigs have to stay in cages?
they will run a way to get away from you hahahaha
Why do guinea pigs stop still?
Usually, and most of the time, Guinea Pigs will stop what they are doing and stand still, when they are: Frightened, Curious, and when they hear an un-farmiliar noise. This is totally normal for any guinea pig to do, so don't be worried if your piggy is eating and stops still for a second or two.
Can guinea pigs stay in a clear kind of box?
yea they can why wouldn't they be able to
What do you do when you have to travel and have a guinea pig?
you have to put the guinea pig in a cage and feed it with the guinea pig food and just be normal
Do blind guinea pigs need to stay away from non-blinded guinea pigs?
No. if they were guinea pigs that don't fight with each other than the non-blind one might help the blind one get around, eat and live a normal life.
Do wild guinea pigs have predators?
There are still wild guinea pigs living in South America, in the mountains of Peru, Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay. Wild guinea pigs have different predators to modern guinea-pigs because of where they live. Predators of wild guinea pigs are wild cats, coyotes, wolves, snakes, hawks, and owls. Humans probably hunt them for easy food, also.
Are guinea pigs a pig or?
No!!!!!!!They are actually part of the rodent family.
