This page will show you how to provide your guinea pig with exercise and affection, and how you can make sure that you have a lot of fun with your new fuzzy friend. You already know that being a responsible pet owner requires a little effort. Please, if you are a parent reading this page, remember that the care of the guinea pig may fall into your hands. I cannot stress enough, guinea pigs are social, lively animals, and they need a stimulating, safe environment. L-R Chippy, Scribble, Ophelia, Kokopelli, Portia, and Emma.
Guinea pigs have quite an extensive array of sounds and actions to display their emotions.
They show that they are happy by popcorning, which is basically a jump and wiggle in the air. It looks like a spasm of sorts, but it's just extra energy being released. And it generally means you've got a happy piggy. Rumblestrutting is a deep vibrato purr accompanied by a wiggling rear end. Also referred to as motorboating.