teeth chattering

[chonkychippy]

i like to take chippy out of his cage everyday to have lap time with me on the couch. he likes to explore and walk all over the couch and cuddle in his blankie with me. while doing that sometimes he teeth chatters , last time he teeth chattered it was when we first got him and he was nervous. are there different teeth chatters? he seems to be enjoying the cuddles but does his teeth chattering mean he’s nervous with me?

 

[Wiebke]

i like to take chippy out of his cage everyday to have lap time with me on the couch. he likes to explore and walk all over the couch and cuddle in his blankie with me. while doing that sometimes he teeth chatters , last time he teeth chattered it was when we first got him and he was nervous. are there different teeth chatters? he seems to be enjoying the cuddles but does his teeth chattering mean he’s nervous with me?

Hi

Chippy is now obviously at the stage when he feels confident to let you know how he feels about things. Teeth chattering means that he doesn't like something. It is likely that he is now a teenager. Does he have a companion?

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Understanding guinea pig behaviours:
Bonding and Interaction: Illustrated social behaviours and bonding dynamics
Dominance Behaviours In Guinea Pigs

Understanding Prey Animal Instincts, Guinea Pig Whispering And Cuddling Tips
Who is the boss - your guinea pig or you?
Enrichment Ideas for Guinea Pigs

Single Guinea Pigs - Challenges and Responsibilities (also contains a chapter of what happens when guinea pigs transfer their social cavy needs onto a human)

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