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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.

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Can guinea pigs hear?

yes guinea pigs can actually hear quite well. they get startled by loud noises and some may know when your about to feed them if they hear and reconize the bag being opened. when you are holding your guinea pig you want to talk nice and soothing to your pig.


What happens when a guinea pig is jumpy?

Guinea pigs are very vocal and don't mind letting you know how they feel. Like dogs, or other pets, each guinea pig is unique and character. Some will react a little differently than others, but there are some basic guidelines. When they want something, they will make long high pitched whistles. When you get home from work or school and they want to be held, when you open the fridge and they know they are getting a carrot, or when they just need a little attention you will most likely get this reaction. When a guinea pig is scared, they will most likely make a run for it, If they are in a cage, they will back into a corner. They will begin high pitch whistling, but it will sound a little different than their "please give me a carrot" whistle. These will be shorter and faster. My husband and I have joked they sound more like a car alarm. They will also make warning type chatters that are a bit lower. If a guinea pig is very scared and you grab it, the little guy just may bite. Biting isn't as common in guinea pigs as some other rodents, but they could still do it. When a guinea pig is sad, you may not hear a lot out of him. If you have been very busy and he hasn't been getting his fill of lovens, he may not want to talk to you much. When you walk past the cage you could probably expect a couple of pleading whistles, but they can get a little sulky. When a guinea pig is happy and comfortable, it is an awesome thing. My guinea pigs have always gotten weekly baths in the kitchen sink. (They make a shampoo just for them.) Whenever we are done, they get wrapped in a warm towel and I hold them in my lap and dry them. They snuggle right in and start something like purring. When a guinea pig does this, it is from down deep and their entire body vibrates with it. They will hold out their chin for you to scratch underneath. After a few minutes of this they tend to take a pretty good nap.


When do guinea pigs wheek?

Baby guinea pigs can be weaned as young as two weeks, but it is suggested to wean them at about three to three and a half weeks. Three weeks is suggested because the babies, usually, can mate and reproduce at three weeks.


My other guinea pig died yesterday and now the one i have left is very lonely. will she be ok?

It is likely that she will need a friend. If you have a local shelter, try and find another guinea pig the same age to pair them up. I do warn you though, female guinea pigs do fight more than male ones! I would consult the vet first. It may be that she adapts well to living alone depending on her age. Only time will tell. P.S sorry to hear about your Guinea pig. X


What does it mean when ginea pigs make noises?

my guinea pigs used to make two main types of noise, one a sort of chirrup when his whole body would sort of shudder with the sounds, that one seemed most when he was happy ie saton my knee eating some sweetcorn or something. and a sort of higher pitched whistling which seemed to be his sort of way saying hello, when we walked near his cage he would make that noise and run over to us. also my guinea pig makes little grunt noises. That means she is Hungary because when i gave her more food she stopped and ate, she was alot happy after that!!

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What does a purring noise mean in a guinea pig language?

This means a guinea pig is experiencing pleasure, enjoyment, or excitement. You will hear this noise when you pet your guinea pig or feeding it a treat. If you hear this noise suddenly when you are not petting your guinea pig it is afraid or it feels threatened. They purr if they hear a loud noise: a telephone ring or a knock on the door.


Do guinea pigs graze?

Yes, guinea pigs are grazing animals, and they need constant supply of grass hay. When grazing, they prevent their teeth (which are growing constantly throughout life) from over growing. You can hear guinea pig grazing sound on the provided link.


How will you know if the baby lovebirds is hungry?

If your baby lovebirds are hungry you will hear them chatter.


Can guinea pigs hear ultrasound?

Yes they can


How do you guinea pigs hear?

from thier butts this is true


Why do your teeth hurt when you hear a fork scratching on a plate?

Because you grind your teeth.


How do you hear chatot speak?

If you want to record your own call for chatot, here's how you do it: You must first have Chatot learn the move Chatter at level 21. You can then (outside of battle) use chatter like any of the HM moves. Select it, and then say what you want to hear when you send out Chatot. and that's it. It'll sound exactly like you do (or did when you spoke into the mic).


Can guinea pigs hear?

yes guinea pigs can actually hear quite well. they get startled by loud noises and some may know when your about to feed them if they hear and reconize the bag being opened. when you are holding your guinea pig you want to talk nice and soothing to your pig.


Can guinea pigs hear humans?

well thay have ears so obviously they can


Sample sentence using the word hardly?

I can hardly believe how fast a cheetah can run.


What are some ways to reduce the noise of chatter at hostels?

To reduce the noise of chatter at hotels, someone could ask the owner of the hostel to speak to the people making the noise. Also, the person who doesn't like the noise could buy some headphones or earplugs to limit the noise they hear.


Do guinea pigs hear what you say?

Yes guinea pigs have ears their very sensative - they hear things twice as lod as humans