Guinea Pig Kisses

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So I've heard that guinea pigs will lick you supposedly for saltiness. Mine lick me all the time. And sometimes a little gentle nibble here and there. The funny and adorable thing is that they'll be laying on my chest all snuggled up and then randomly pick up their heads and lick my cheek once or twice.

Do they lick and nibble to show affection? Or do I just taste good? :))
 
I have two who are lickers

When Pecan is in a good mood she quite happily lick my hands, fingers and face
Also Lucky too - I do make kissing sounds at her and just by surprise she licked my lip

Have seen Maple lick Pecan and Lucky's eyes too
Aww
 
Is nibbling a sign of affection too or not? My pigs have started nibbling me all the time now. I know sometimes obviously they get confused if your finger smells like food after I've given them veggies or something but lots of time I haven't handled any food and they never used to do it so I think maybe as they're more comfortable with me now it is affection? Or is that just wishful thinking haha :D
 
I'd like to think its affection too! Muffin is 8 now and has always smothered everyone in kisses, she isn't picky!
 
I see it as affection too, only two of six give me piggies kisses and they do it even if I've had shower and have no salt on my skin and Buttercup always does it every single time i give her a cuddle, and her daughter, Baby does it too occasionally.

They all lick my hands if i put them in the cage but i think that's different from getting them out for a cuddle and being licked on the face and chin.

Buttercup gives my mum kisses too, but they don't give them to anyone else so we see it as affection because me and my mum are the ones who care for them and closest to them.

My mum says it's their way of saying thanks we appreciate it!

My older guinea pigs from when i was little, ginger-nut and chocolate... chocolate use to lick my nose but ginger-nut never did....

:P
 
My kids call them piggy kisses! I do think it's affectionate... and we may taste salty too!
 
My Bella is very licky, I like to think its cos she loves me
 
I've only had Kitty for almost 3 weeks June 18th and she licks my nose and fingers. Their tongues are so little it feels weird lol.
 
My little poppy does it too. I wasn't sure if was kindness or I've had enough put my back. Pops is very temperamental and confuses e all the time. It's only 5.5 months old. Is it Normal for them to blow hot and cold. I'm really trying tame them but sometimes it's hard to know if it's working.:mal:
 
I'm knew to pigs but from what I've read it sounds normal lol. I think he's in the terrible teen stage.

Ours are finally getting better about picking them up with our hands. They run a little bit but then stop after a couple times and let us get them.
 
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