Why do guinea pigs vibrate when you hold them?

Answer 1

When you are petting your guinea pig, and it makes a noise, that's called purring (like cats but a lower volume) and then their body vibrates, that means it's content with however you are petting them.

I have a guinea pig named Chelsea (just got her today) and she does this every time I hold her. It's adorable!

It is like purring which is actually a strong vibration of their heart because it beats faster than ours does.

Answer 2

This is normally a sign of distress or nervousness. When bringing your guinea pig in for a cuddle make sure it is held in a quiet environment where there are no loud noises.. Hope this helps Laura

Answer 3

While I can't speak for every guinea pig, I know that my guinea pig does something similar to a cat's purr which may feel like a vibration when you pet the guinea pig. It's general a sign of affection, but they sometimes do it as a fear response to sudden loud noises.

Answer 4

I have two guinea pigs, a male and female, and the males do tend to 'purr' at the females to show affection and if you hold them while they do this it does feel like they're vibrating like a mobile phone, so I'd say yes they do vibrate! Although its mainly males my female purrs occasionally as well. And my friend has pigs who are both male that purr at each other!

Answer 5

Guinea pigs may vibrate or purr when held as a sign of contentment or relaxation. This behavior is commonly observed when the guinea pig is happy, feeling secure, or enjoying being petted. It is usually a positive response to being held.

Answer 6

they are vibrating because they are frightened or because they like you.

if a guinea pig is purring that means it likes you or they like they way your holding them .

Answer 7

Because it is nervous