Behaviour in my teenage sows

[GlimmerandGreta]

Hi I’ve had my Guinea’s for about 8 weeks now and they’re 15 weeks atm, they’ve done well establishing their bond and it’s obvious who the dominant piggie is, however the only issue right now is that when I’m near the enclosure they tend to puff air even when the other pig isn’t near. If it’s intended at me I honestly wouldn’t mind as I’d prefer their bond to be secure rather than them tolerate me, so basically what I’m asking is can guinea pigs present annoyance behaviours at people ?

 

[Piggies&buns]

Yes they can!

Thread 'Who is the Boss - Your Guinea Pig or You?'

Feb 24, 2019

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1 Dominance and hierarchy: Who’s the boss?
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[Merab]

Oh yes, I have a sow who doesn’t like humans and when I hold her to do a health check she huffs at me until she’s put back

 

[fluffysal]

Absolutely yes. They can sulk with you too. Mine give me the cold shoulder when I've been on holiday!

 

[GlimmerandGreta]

Thank you I was starting to worry but it’s usually when I’m spot cleaning or disturbing them in their hidies so it would make sense !

 

[fluffysal]

It's actually a good sign that they feel comfortable enough to show you their displeasure.