Guinea pigs make a variety of noises, the majority of which serve as a kind of interaction, informing other animals and human companions of their emotions.

Delighted guinea pigs generate a range of squeaks, laughs, and soft grunts that seem to greet even the simplest interactions.

Sometimes chatting is harmless. Some guinea pigs chat if they are looking forward to food and become impatient with their person, who may pay attention to it instead of feeding them. For example, if one of the guinea pigs chews on another pig, the owner will hear a squeal.

Let’s look at how Guinea pigs make various noises and what they represent.

Types of Sounds by Guinea Pigs:

Snorting sound:

If the guinea pig is hungry, it may start to snort very loudly, and this is how you can understand what this noise sounds like. The amount of puff a guinea pig takes depends on the individual: some guinea pigs constantly breathe when they feel the pouch fold, while in other cases they may only inflate once or twice a day when it’s breakfast or dinner time.

Cluck:

Sometimes called the sound of “clucking” (like a chicken), it is the sound of satisfaction. This type of sound sounds like a feline; his quiet grunt describes contentment and comfort. Some of the common signs that an animal is happy are clear vocal communication.

Hiss:

When guinea pigs are annoyed or angry, they hiss, letting you know they want to be left alone.

When your guinea pig is angry, it mainly makes sounds like chattering, purring, tossing its head in the air, or ruffling its fur. It may be a sound they don’t like, if they are stroked in a way that they don’t like, or if something doesn’t move them. 

Purr:

Some show that they are happy, such as when they purr when held in their arms, or when they appear when you get close. They may purr if they sit on your lap and stroke gently.

Squeaks:

The sound is used by them when they make a series of quick squeaks, which usually means that they are angry, unhappy, or upset about a particular situation. Sound is used to intimidate another animal and is a way to demonstrate strength. This action can inevitably be accompanied by various sounds indicating frustration and anger.

Rumbling:

As the name suggests, this noise sounds like a deep rumble, sometimes accompanied by awkward mating dances. In addition, there is a sound called “teeth popping”, which is similar to yawning. Screams usually come in the form of loud, harsh noises, which sometimes sound like very loud squeaks.

Rumbling with a noisy gait is not a clear sign of aggression, but it can cause friction between two pigs if they both consider themselves bosses and neither of them gives up. A contented guinea pig will purr softly, while an irritated guinea pig may purr higher, with an increase in pitch towards the end.

Squealing:

This sound is characterized by a long squeal, which can sometimes resemble a whistle. Regardless of which animal is hissing, its purpose is usually immediately understood. It sounds like a long scream or whistle, and sometimes wheezing can just be a sign of attention. Wheezing is exactly how you read it, it is like a long, high-pitched whistle commonly used to show your feelings for food.

Growl:

If you hear your guinea fowl growl, you should pet and soothe it, or return it to a safe and familiar environment, such as a cage or inside.

Wheek:

Wheek: A Guinea pig’s enthusiasm to be allowed outside, eat, or play is expressed by wheek. They wheek when their guinea pigs are about to be treated, when they hear their special treat box, or when they want to play with anyone. A quiet wheek, on the other hand, usually means that their owner is on their journey home. Also, that they will keep making this noise until they reconnect with their owner or guinea pig partner.

Chirping:

It seems to be more common in piglets, perhaps something like the groan of a baby. As the name suggests, chirping is more like the vocalization that a bird would make than a rodent. The chattering of teeth should not be confused with the cheerful sounds of the mouth of a pig eating hay.

If your piglet is scared, it will probably freeze for a while and may not make any sounds. If your pig is making such a growl, you may need to hold it firmly unless it is firmly on the ground to avoid running away or falling (as if it’s sitting on the couch with you). 

Understanding Body Language of Guinea Pigs:

You can easily understand your pig by the way it communicates through its body language. When your guinea pigs communicate, they adopt a combination of sounds and body language to communicate with others.

You can see them ruffling their coats and grinding their teeth. You can recognize this type of communication when they try to stand on two hind legs. If you have a couple, you may occasionally see them rub their noses against each other; it is a sign of friendliness and happiness.

Listening to one sound will not help you understand what your guinea pig is experiencing, but when you understand your favorite pet’s body language, you can almost 100% tell what emotions your guinea pig is experiencing at that moment. 

Getting lost or trembling teeth is a sign of aggression. This means that they need to communicate with each other to discuss food sources and the dangers of predators, ease the discussion, and use some simple guinea pig sounds to establish a stable social hierarchy.

Final Thoughts

While you may not understand all the sounds they sometimes make, there are things they do that have a pretty clear meaning and can help you understand your guinea pigs.

When understanding your pets, it is important to interpret their voices and behaviors. Just as humans have different ways of expression, so do these furry animals.

Guinea pigs are very cute and friendly pets. You can now understand what exactly they are trying to convey through different noises and body language.