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When my pigs are in their run they are always squeaking! I dont know whether it is an excited or scared squeak? What is the difference?
 
If it sounds like they're chatting to themselves it's a happy, exploring squeak, if it's accompanied by them bouncing about they are very happy.
They tend to chatter their teeth if it's something they don't like.
 
katiepops said:
If it sounds like they're chatting to themselves it's a happy, exploring squeak, if it's accompanied by them bouncing about they are very happy.
They tend to chatter their teeth if it's something they don't like.
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Ok thanks. I think it's an excited/happy squeak but still not 100% sure!
 
I'm sure they're having fun. They're more likely to hide and be quiet or teeth chatter if they're not happy. You could always film them and pop a clip on here for us to hear.
 
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I'm sure they're having fun. They're more likely to hide and be quiet or teeth chatter if they're not happy. You could always film them and pop a clip on here for us to hear.
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Well they definatly don't hide! They do totally the opposite and come running up to the bars when I sit next to the run! But then, one of them starts teeth chattering a little bit? So I'm a little confused because one minute their showing signs of being happy (running up to the bars) then their acting like their not (teeth chattering)...
 
Teeth chattering can be impatience / frustration as well. I get wheeked at for veggies and if I'm not fast enough usually Spike starts chattering his teeth at me.
They are probably saying come on slave we want veggies as well!
They sound like normal happy piggies to me.
 
katiepops said:
Teeth chattering can be impatience / frustration as well. I get wheeked at for veggies and if I'm not fast enough usually Spike starts chattering his teeth at me.
They are probably saying come on slave we want veggies as well!
They sound like normal happy piggies to me.
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Yeah it probably is impatience because sometimes I feed them veggies while they are in their run so they are probably asking for them! Relieved that you think they are happy piggies not scared little things! Thanks! xx
 
Guinea pigs on the move have an unmistakable "here I am and all is OK" chunter, just to give a constant update/stay in contact with the group. Piggies originate from the grasslands of the lower Andes and often can't see each other when roaming their territory, so it is important to stay in touch and keep the rest of the group updated about any problems and dangers.
 
Wiebke said:
Guinea pigs on the move have an unmistakable "here I am and all is OK" chunter, just to give a constant update/stay in contact with the group. Piggies originate from the grasslands of the lower Andes and often can't see each other when roaming their territory, so it is important to stay in touch and keep the rest of the group updated about any problems and dangers.
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Thanks Wiebke! You know what they say: you learn something new everyday!
 
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