Is that purring sound my guinea pig makes a good sign?

Question

Is that purring sound my guinea pig makes a good sign?

Answer 1

My guinea pigs would do it when they were happy. And the boars (males) would especially do it when they saw or smelled a female.

Answer 2

that is a sign of happieness

Answer 3

yes, mine did it when i rubbed his back, he loved it. but he died for an unknown reason... RIP...

Answer 4

its just communicating and could be content, when they are scared they make a sort of whooping noise.

Answer 5

I hate to say this, but it really depends.

- Do you have just one pig?

- Is he doing this when you hold/pet him?

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Answer 6

sometimes it means they're in heat. it could also be a sign of contentment.