Two new guinea pigs first time owner

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Hi,

I have two new baby girl guinea pigs, and would just like some general adivce, I know at this stage (a couple days of having them) they are still going to be very timid and shy. I just would like to clarify the sounds that they make. How can you tell the difference between a happy "squeak" and a upset "squeak". Also they make this loud sort of purring sound when i pet her while she is in the cage. Sort like a click crossed with a squeak. This would also be helpful as one of them seems to be the alpha female and i am not sure if the sound the little one is making is happy when the alpha female tries to show her authority, They seem to fight sometimes and nick each others food, should i just let them get on with it as some of the time they are happy enough cuddled up together in the corner of the cage?

Any advice or general help would be grately appriciated.
 
Hi! Welcome on here!

I am looking forward to seeing pictures of your piggies when they are settled and hope that you are having much fun discovering the wordl of guinea pigs!

Here is some info you might find helpful!
Piggy sounds:
http://www.jackiesguineapiggies.com/guineapigsounds.html
http://www.mgpr.org/MGPR/Guinea Pig Sounds.htm

Settling piggies and dominance behaviour:
http://www.mgpr.org/MGPR/Guinea Pig Sounds.htm
http://www.theguineapigforum.co.uk/showthread.php?t=38562

General info:
http://www.theguineapigforum.co.uk/showthread.php?t=36801
http://www.theguineapigforum.co.uk/showthread.php?t=42

Please feel free to ask any questions you may have!
 
Thanks for the info, just had a quick look at them, I am confused about the sounds as Flick is making a low purring noise and not sure when if this means she is happy or not, Just had her on my lap petting her she was doin small little squeaks but when i stroked her towards the dirction of her head (fluffing up her fur) she made this low purring noise as soon as i stopped she went bk to little squeaks. Not sure if it was an enjoying,per or "get off me" lol.
 
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