She will not settle when held

[Piggymum2025]

My one year old guinea pig will not settle when held. She constantly makes chattering noise and seems distressed moving and looking around. My other guinea pig is the opposite and will sit there quietly as you hold her. Does this behaviour mean that she hates being held? How can I help her to settle and enjoy being held?

 

[Wiebke]

My one year old guinea pig will not settle when held. She constantly makes chattering noise and seems distressed moving and looking around. My other guinea pig is the opposite and will sit there quietly as you hold her. Does this behaviour mean that she hates being held? How can I help her to settle and enjoy being held?

Hi!

How long have you had your piggies?

Please read the links below to understand how guinea pig prey animal instincts work and how you can use social interactive guinea pig behaviours to communicate in ways that they instinctively understand; including inviting them into your group, making them feel welcome and loved in their language to give them a place and identity. Trust always works both ways, and it has to founded on mutual respect.

You will find our 'piggy whispering' advice hopefully as effective as many other forum members who were surprised just how well the tips worked.
Understanding Prey Animal Instincts, Guinea Pig Whispering And Cuddling Tips
Who is the boss - your guinea pig or you?
Bonding and Interaction: Illustrated social behaviours and bonding dynamics