More whiskers?

[KatHarvey]

No problem just curious about this.

I noticed my 4 year old guinea pig has more whiskers than I remember him having. Unless I’m totally losing my mind, but I feel like he grew a couple around his eye and on his upper cheeks. Is this a sign of aging? Or am I imagining things lol

 

[weepweeps]

Sounds like he’s maturing. . That sounds so sweet though. Bet he’s gorgeous.

 

[Swissgreys]

I do think facial hair in guinea pigs can change as they get older.
I have absolutely no scientific basis for this, but I know that Ruby developed more facial hair as she matured.
I guess it is kind of the equivalent to people growing hairs in their ears when they get old

 

[KatHarvey]

I do think facial hair in guinea pigs can change as they get older.
I have absolutely no scientific basis for this, but I know that Ruby developed more facial hair as she matured.
I guess it is kind of the equivalent to people growing hairs in their ears when they get old

Awe cute good to know I was so curious!

 

[KatHarvey]

Sounds like he’s maturing. . That sounds so sweet though. Bet he’s gorgeous.

Thank you I think he’s very handsome distinguished with all those whiskers

 

[weepweeps]

He is gorgeous

 

[Wiebke]

No problem just curious about this.

I noticed my 4 year old guinea pig has more whiskers than I remember him having. Unless I’m totally losing my mind, but I feel like he grew a couple around his eye and on his upper cheeks. Is this a sign of aging? Or am I imagining things lol

Sometimes companions nibble off whiskers or they fall out. It is not a sign of ageing.

 

[Posyrose]

I agree, extremely handsome!

 

[Bill & Ted]

he’s a popper

 

[Wiebke]

I love great whiskers and love to photograph them when they shine out in the light in their full glory.

You can find out more about the role of whiskers in this guide here (see chapter Body Facts): Guinea Pig Facts - An Overview

 

[VickiA]

What a handsome chap and what beautiful whiskers!