What do the different guinea pig sounds mean?

Question

my guinea pig makes a couple of sounds and i don't know if them mean something or not. When i pet him behind the ear he makes a purring sound and then when i pet him on his back he makes little squeaks. do they mean anything?

Answer 1

purring means he likes it so dont stop

Answer 2

Guinea pigs make a various amount of sounds from purring to whistling, some that sound very much alike. I used this website to determine that sounds that my piggies make. It's probably one of the best because it is very specific. Have fun =D It makes you feel like you can talk to them.

Guinea pigs make different sounds. Purring can mean "Go away!" or something different. Anyway, here is the website.

Answer 3

Guinea pigs have their own language of sounds. As you become more familiar with your piggie, you will begin to understand them.

Here is a site that has quite a few sounds and their interpreted meanings:

http://www.jackiesguineapiggies.com/guin...

Answer 4

The purring is a happy noise.

Random squeaking means they are relaxed and content.