why do they nibble?

[bpdfs]

any reason why lucy licks my arm/hand a lot and nibbles as well? good or bad?

 

[4piggiepigs]

I think they are seeing if were edible! Alot of people say they lick because of the salt but mine have a mineral lick and still some of them do it one persistently, so I like to believe they are piggy kisses here's my daughter getting some piggie love's,
[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5y4WHxCF7Hc[/ame]

 

[Wiebke]

Nibbling is a way of exploring the world - guinea pig can't vomit, so they need to try new things out before they eat them. Licking or nibbling is also a sign of affection - a cuddle piggy style if you want to!

If they tweak you they want to go home (propabably because they need to pee) or because they do not like something.

 

[bpdfs]

what do you mean tweak?

Thats good to know that it could be signs of affection though!

 

[Sappho]

Tweak, I am guessing, is like a very mild nip, or like a sort of 'pull' on the skin. One of my boys does it, it doesn't hurt, but it is a sign that he has had enough of lap time and wants to go home!

 

[Wiebke]

A tweak is a little pull on the skin or a gentle bite that doesn't really hurt - it usually signals displeasure.

 

[Jac62]

Mine tweak at my clothes when they have had enough cuddling.