What does it mean when ....

[baby piggie]

I'm new to piggies and have only had truffles for two weeks, i was cuddling him last night and he seemed quite happy curled up in my arms, he started to lick my fingers and i was wondering is this a gesture of love or is he just licking the salt off my skin?

 

[cavykind]

I'd say that it is his way of grooming you and so it is a kind of bonding thing. It shows that he is becoming close to you and so yes in a way it is a sign of guinea pig affection

Have you tried gently brushing him with a baby brush, most little ones (but not all : ) love this. It massages their skin as well as grooms their hair

Barbara

 

[Sehnsucht]

Angel does that a hell of a lot at night when shes on my lap,my hands normally soaked afterwards
and now Sparkles doing it
i def think its lurve and bonding

 

[baby piggie]

Aw I'm glad he seems to be bonding to me then. Yes, i bought a brush for him - its like a baby brush with very soft bristles - he seems to like getting brushed.

 

[baby-wilson]

I have a baby brush for my pigs and wlson squeeks when i brush him lol! Cindy likes to bite thing alot though and everytime she goes to sniff my finger i get scared she will bite me lol! but m rabbit peter, she used to lick my mums fingers when she poked them through the cage

 

[KimmiesGuineas]

I don't think she's licking the salt off of your fingers at all, it's definitely affection! It's great that you have bonded so quickly ;D

Kimmie

 

[Squeeky-pig]

maybe he's not getting enough salt or he just likes the taste of human! ;D
my pigs always lick but mainley when your sweaty
i would suggest getting a salt lick

 

[kellyandpiggies]

I don't think she's licking the salt off of your fingers at all, it's definitely affection! It's great that you have bonded so quickly ;D

Kimmie

Totally agree All my lot are like this with the odd exception of a bit of nibbling from a couple!

Tonni is such a kissy pig!

 

[Bouncy_piggle]

Its definately a sign of affection, my piggies love nibbling my fingers and it usually prompts a purr from them as well.

Word of warning though, they can get over-excited and end up using their teeth - one of my girls will often nibble and occasionally slip in her teeth making me jump, she then looks at me so adorably ("I'm sorry... I didn't mean to") before going back to licking.

Also they don't just lick fingers... one of my piggies will lick my nose and cheeks... she loves it!

 

[baby-wilson]

aww lucky you... ive had one of mine for a year and he wont kiss me... hehe lol