Popcorning

[Mclayton]

Hi. When guinea pigs popcorn, is it always due to happiness, or fear as well? I read it somewhere online. Thanks

 

[Lorcan]

It's a Happy reaction. If they're afraid they're not going to bounce around out in the open.

 

[Bradshaw Piggies]

I've never known it be due to fear. I'll be very surprised if that is true. I have only ever witnessed it in non-fearful situations when guinea pigs are expressing joy/energy

 

[weepweeps]

Definitely a happy, excited reaction.

 

[Piggies&buns]

I agree - definitely a happy sign

 

[Mclayton]

It's a Happy reaction. If they're afraid they're not going to bounce around out in the open.

My Squeak does slot of jumping, twisting & a little squeak as well sometimes. No way does he have a UTI. I bet the urine got contaminated somehow, when it left him

 

[Bill & Ted]

It’s their “glad to be alive” happy fun dancing!