As a general rule of thumb, female guinea pigs go into heat for about a day every 2-3 weeks. Some females show several very obvious signs when they are in heat, while others are very subtle and hard to tell. Only intact female guinea pigs can go into heat. Males and spayed females do not…
A loud, sudden shriek is an alarming noise to hear from your guinea pig. Not to be mistaken for wheeking, which is a happy noise, a shriek sounds like a short high-pitched squeal and typically means the guinea pig is in distress. Loud wheeking or squeaking, on the other hand, tends to go on longer…
Mounting other guinea pigs is a common behavior you may see from time to time with your piggies. Mounting can mean a couple of different things in guinea pig language. However, not all guinea pigs will show this behavior in their lifetime. You may be surprised to learn that mounting is not always a mating…
Guinea pigs communicate using a range of vocalizations and sounds. The following list delves into 8 noises you may hear your guinea pig make and what they mean. Keep in mind that not all guinea pigs will make all the sounds on this list in their lifetime. Some piggies are more vocal than others and…
Guinea pigs are unique animals that communicate primarily through their body language and a few select vocalizations. In this article, we’ll be honing in on 25 of the most common non-verbal behaviors you may see your guinea pig exhibit from time to time and help you to decode these actions so you know what your…
Having a good sleep at night is both mentally and physically restorative. When your sleep is disturbed, it affects your energy and mood throughout the day. So, if you want to have guinea pigs in your bedroom, will they be noisy during the night? Guinea pigs can be noisy at night because they are crepuscular…
Guinea pigs are an ever-popular pet due to their affectionate, social nature. They have a vast array of vocal and body language cues they use to communicate. But how do you know if your guinea pig is showing playful behavior? Guinea pigs that are playing frequently display a behavior called popcorning, which generally consists of…
Have you ever noticed that your guinea pig runs out to greet you with happy wheeks and inquisitive behaviors but then acts totally differently around strangers? What does that mean? Could it be that you have a bond with your guinea pig? Do guinea pigs even recognize their owners? Generally speaking, guinea pigs can recognize…
Part of looking after guinea pigs is providing them with a stimulating environment. Many owners wonder if their guinea pigs like music. Is it beneficial to them, or does it stress them to have music played in their environment? These answers are not always simple, but we can get some clues by looking at guinea…
If you have a guinea pig at home, you know they are pretty social creatures that thrive on time and attention from their people. But what else can you do with them if you’re exhausted and don’t want to play? Turning on the TV and settling in for some snuggle time with your piggies sounds…