Strange Piggy?

[Jemima]

I don't know if it's just because I am now working right next to my piggies at desk height that I just haven't noticed this behaviour before, but one of my piggies, Pip, seems to be sleeping quite a lot. Is this something they do in the winter more?

But also, you know when they chatter their teeth due to annoyance or to remind you to feed them! Well... Pip has been doing this while seemingly napping. Is this normal?! He's eating normally... no weight loss.

As I said, it could just be that I am right next to them observing them much more than usual. He also is cleaning quite a lot, too.

 

[Wiebke]

I don't know if it's just because I am now working right next to my piggies at desk height that I just haven't noticed this behaviour before, but one of my piggies, Pip, seems to be sleeping quite a lot. Is this something they do in the winter more?

But also, you know when they chatter their teeth due to annoyance or to remind you to feed them! Well... Pip has been doing this while seemingly napping. Is this normal?! He's eating normally... no weight loss.

As I said, it could just be that I am right next to them observing them much more than usual. He also is cleaning quite a lot, too.

Guinea pigs are a crepuscular ('twilight') species; i.e. they are most active in the mornings and evenings (dawn and dusk). They sleep a lot during the day and then become more active again in later afternoon and the evening.

Guinea pigs do dream and - like we can talk in our sleep or even move - they can occasionally also do this. I've once watched my Hywel waking himself up by rumble-strutting in his sleep, looking somewhat puzzled, turning over and go back to napping again. I even have the pictures!

 

[Jemima]

Guinea pigs are a crepuscular species; i.e. they are most active in the mornings and evenings (dawn and dusk). They sleep a lot during the day and then become more active again in later afternoon and the evening.
Guinea pigs do dream and - like we can talk in our sleep or even move - they can occasionally also do this. I've once watched my Hywel waking himself up by rumble-strutting in his sleep; turning over and go back to napping again.

That's good to know about the dream state! I think that's it. He sleeps in his hay tray right next to my desk and he's definitely been dreaming! Purring and twitching and all sorts! He really does seem himself so I think it's all just normal.

 

[RosieLily]

He must be dreaming of carrots and other yummy snacks

 

[Betsy]

When I had Pretty Patsy she would rock gently as she slept and Dennis always had the "lights are on but nobody's home" look.

 

[Wiebke]

That's good to know about the dream state! I think that's it. He sleeps in his hay tray right next to my desk and he's definitely been dreaming! Purring and twitching and all sorts! He really does seem himself so I think it's all just normal.

I don't know about the REM state but piggies definitely dream...

But you will learn a lot more about the little things when being next to piggies.

 

[Jemima]

I don't know about the REM state but piggies definitely dream...

But you will learn a lot more about the little things when being next to piggies.

I really enjoy having them next to me. I've noticed they have become more confident and started to beg more! The initial plan was to get them off the floor to create more space in my office, which it has done. But then the plan was also to move them outside when it's warmer - but I'm not sure I want to! It's just because we have no office space... and the hay... the hay gets everywhere and all throughout our little bungalow! But I love having them as my buddies while I work... so, we will see.