When I pick up my female guinea pig, she always makes this purring sound, but when my son picks her up she does not. What does this mean?
2006-10-22 17:34:18 · 12 answers · asked by bunnylatte 2 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
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2006-10-22 17:57:46 · update #1
GP don't purr. You are hearing a gumbling noise and since she is doing it when you pick her up, she may not feel comfortable of safe- possible it's the manner in which you pick her up. Watch the way your son does it, and see what is different from the way you do it.
2006-10-22 17:43:06 · answer #1 · answered by Beverly 2 · 2⤊ 5⤋
You have a happy piggy! I believe the noise is called a 'chut'. It means they're content, they feel comfortable around you and they trust you. Mine will do it if I've just given them some fresh hay and when they're super happy they'll chut and start bouncing around (also called 'popcorning'). They will also start making that noise while eating. Then they start wheeking and all that other guinea pig stuff (aka 'motorboating') and will run in circles with glee. I love it when my guys start purring! It's a hoot! Especially when they know treats are gonna be doled out as soon as the water bottle is going to be filled.
2006-10-23 04:19:01 · answer #2 · answered by white_ravens_white_crows 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Purring in G. pigs is very normal...as to why she does it with you and not your son...you may never know. But pigs purr when they feel safe and content...also, are you the one that feeds her? She may relate you to food or feeding time...I had a G. pig that was very vocal when the fridge opened...she related that sound to eating time...
2006-10-23 00:43:50 · answer #3 · answered by luszoo3 1 · 2⤊ 1⤋
She's just fine. Your sons actions my make her a little nervous. They bond to humans, and she may be bonded to you and not your son. As long as she doesn't make short squeeky sounds when your son holds her she's fine. The piggies I have now are just over 6 years old.
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2006-10-23 10:59:41 · answer #4 · answered by Who am I? 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Im not sure but i have a female guinea pig and she always purrs and/or growls. mine is terribly vicious too. she bites until she breaks skin.
2006-10-23 00:36:15 · answer #5 · answered by KIrvin 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
My G. Pig purrs too. It just means that she is happy and knows you really well. You shouldn't worry about it.
2006-10-23 01:25:43 · answer #6 · answered by Sebbie678 1 · 2⤊ 1⤋
That purring sound is a sign of contentment.
2006-10-23 00:41:41 · answer #7 · answered by Cherry_Blossom 5 · 3⤊ 1⤋
I think it means she likes you...I used to have a mouse that would do exactly the same thing. He would purr when I picked him up, but wouldn't if anyone else would...You're not crazy, I promise!
2006-10-23 00:57:24 · answer #8 · answered by Meaghan 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Maybe it could be like with cats. Cats purr when they really like you and when they are happy. So i'm guessing your guinea pig likes you very much and is happy when you hold her.
2006-10-23 00:51:32 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
she probably likes the way you carry her and talk to her but does not really fancy your son...
2006-10-23 02:20:54 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋