also whenever we touch them they run away and jump.
2006-12-29 02:39:26 · 12 answers · asked by jame_football 5 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
Guinea pigs are prey animals, so they will run away from practically anything bigger than them. The way you're describing, they are running away and popcorning. That means they are excited and happy. Try hand feeding them some veggies, they will get more used to you and associate you with something good. Guinea pigs are very active, so when they're on the floor together, they will generally want to run around and explore more than sit in one spot unless they're scared. When trying to pick them up, be sure to move slowly so you don't scare them. It's generally easier to pick them up when they're in a hidey house rather than out in the open.
2006-12-29 04:28:01 · answer #1 · answered by pigs003 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
pig003 I could hug you right now! You're the only one on here who has answered CORRECTLY. Guinea pigs make many different noises and different body gestures. Reading up on them will really help you out. Squeaking for instance can mean a few things:
They're hungry
Looking for attention
Possible communicating with one another
2006-12-30 01:37:00 · answer #2 · answered by Deb 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have had up to 20 guinea pigs at one time and have bred them.They are very nervous creatures and read that a loud noise can actually kill them. If you clean them and feed them regularly ,also talk to them in a gentle voice,they will respond.Animals are like people and some guinea pigs are braver than others.If you pick one up put your hand under its tummy and the other under its bottom so it feels secure.Then hold it either in your lap or flat against your chest,and stoke it gently.Just be patient and gentle and they will reward you.The noise they make is usually to greet you especially if you feed them,its a form of communication if they are scared or pleased,but don"t ask me which.good luck, I love them.
2006-12-29 10:50:39 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
I have never met a guinea pig that did not act like that. It is nothing you are doing. Just always be very gentle.
2006-12-29 10:44:20 · answer #4 · answered by TommyGirl869 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most guinea pigs are like that. You need to handle them more or approach them with a chunk of cucumber in hand, they love that.
2006-12-29 11:25:40 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you wer looking for an animal to hold and cuddle u hav chosen the wrong 1 these are terrafied. could you tell me what sex they are i might be able to tell u why they jump up in the air. all i can say is do not make alot of noise around them and dont let lots of wee kids round the poor things
i cant spell lol but u can make it out
2006-12-29 10:54:29 · answer #6 · answered by MICHAEL M 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Need to handle them with a bit more care, stop squeezing the poor little things half to death, gentle as you go.
2006-12-29 10:45:13 · answer #7 · answered by BobC 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are 25 foot tall to them
2006-12-29 10:43:40 · answer #8 · answered by My name's MUD 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its natural for a guini pig to be scared but the more you handle it the more less threatening you seem
2006-12-29 11:13:28 · answer #9 · answered by kyilling 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are bigger then them i think it would be kinda scary if a giant human was looking at me don't you?????????
2006-12-29 11:06:31 · answer #10 · answered by hokiegurl97 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋