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How to pick up a guinea pig
Approach your guinea pig calmly.
Animals can sense nervousness in humans. When handling animals of any kind, including guinea pigs, you need to remain calm and confident while around them.
If you aren't able to keep calm for any reason, wait to handle your guinea pig at a time when you are calm. Try talking to your guinea pigs so they aren't startled when you try to pick them up.