Stressed of fidgety

[George.pickle_ pumpkin]

Hi, does anyone know how to tell if your Guinea pig is fidgety or stressed when sitting on my lap?

 

[Qualcast&Flymo]

Yes, they often vibrate if they are not liking being held. If you hold your hands gently round their body, you can feel it. If they aren't happy, it is best to only hold them briefly; give them a treat such as a sprig of coriander so they learn to associate being held/ lap time with something they like. Only keep them out of their cage for a very short time at first, build it up gradually.

 

[Ramia]

I keep mine in his snuggle sack on my lap. He feels safer.

 

[George.pickle_ pumpkin]

Yes, I used to give him veg when I had him out and I slowly stopped as he started trusting me. Turns out I just had to bribe him, he just wanted veg as soon as I gave him that he sat still for 20 mins x