Is this a happy sound or an annoyed sound?

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2weeguineas

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Hi all!
I have recently adopted 2 guinea pigs(Seb and Theo) who seem to be settling in very well. When I handle them they seem to be happy enough however they make noises - light squeaky sounds and I’ve read this can mean they’re annoyed.... they don’t seem annoyed and spend most of the time up at my neck resting, they let me know when they need the toilet so I return them to their cage. If they are unhappy with lap time is there anything I can do to make it more enjoyable for them?

thanks in advance!
 
Sorry hard to tell from a description in terms of the noise made.

Well mostly they will be happy with a comfy bed and some fresh herbs - a bit like us hoomans, who enjoy a nice sofa and a bar of your favourite chocolate!
 
Sorry I tried to upload a video but it wouldn’t work! It’s similar to the sound they make when exploring. Sorry I can’t be any more descriptive than that 😂
Plenty of treat and they seem happy when I put them down, popcorning about the place
 
2weeguineas said:
Hi all!
I have recently adopted 2 guinea pigs(Seb and Theo) who seem to be settling in very well. When I handle them they seem to be happy enough however they make noises - light squeaky sounds and I’ve read this can mean they’re annoyed.... they don’t seem annoyed and spend most of the time up at my neck resting, they let me know when they need the toilet so I return them to their cage. If they are unhappy with lap time is there anything I can do to make it more enjoyable for them?

thanks in advance!
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Hi!

It is very difficult to interpret sounds just from somebody's description - you have to take into account the sound, the body language and situational context. that is the reason why so many sound guides are unsatisfactory or often wrong and why we don't have one.
Generally, the higher and more intense a sound, the more apprehensive/annoyed a piggy is. But the fact that yours are chatting when being handled is a very good sign and I would not worry.

You may find these guides here very helpful. they are part of our new owners guide collection, in which we specifically address all the areas we get the most questions and concerns about to help our members to as smooth a start as possible. We cover settling in, making friends with and understanding guinea pigs, long term diet, care and housing (including safe and unsafe toys and cage accessories) and learning what is normal and what not and how to spot early signs of illness etc.
Understanding Prey Animal Instincts, Guinea Pig Whispering And Cuddling Tips
How To Pick Up And Weigh Your Guinea Pig
Bonding and Interaction: Illustrated social behaviours and bonding dynamics

Getting Started - New Owners' Most Helpful Guides
 
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