Chirping:This sounds just like a bird chirping and is perhaps the least understood (or heard) noise that guinea pigs make. A chirping guinea pig may also appear to be in a trance-like state. The meaning of this "song" is the subject of much discussion, with no firm conclusions. How to...
Things like grooming, “popcorning”, “penguining”, running laps, etc., are specific behaviors of guinea pigs that you can’t miss. Their yawning, or curling inside your lap is simply adorable. Learn these behaviors and their meanings on ourGuinea Pig Behaviour page. O f course, we unde...
Cooing: This is a sign of affection, and Guinea pigs will do it for humans they love and for their babies. Sneezing: A high pitched sound, it sounds just like a sneeze. Can you overfeed a guinea pig? Yes, you can give too much food to your pet, which is why you should take car...
animal welfare; animal welfare indicators; animal welfare assessment; animal welfare monitoring; rabbit; guinea pig; mice; mouse; rat 1. Introduction Appropriate animal welfare is foundational to the care and management of animals [1,2]. Animal care and use industries worldwide should be committed...