Guinea Pig Noises
Guinea Pigs have a lot to say. Anyone who has heard them “Week, week, weeek” at the sound of the refrigerator door or a plastic bag know exactly what the piggies want. But did you know that they also purr, rumble, yip, hoot and chirp? Have you heard these sounds? Did you wonder what they mean? Would you like to speak guinea pig? Well Abby has recorded sounds and explains the meaning.
Listen to Abby’s recording here:
After you listen, you can test your vocabulary. Write the number of the sound next to its meaning. Hover your mouse over the blank column to check your answer!
# |
Sound |
|
(Mouse over |
Meaning |
1 |
Chutting |
|
12 |
call for attention or food |
2 |
Calling out |
|
10 |
warning sound; shows dominance |
3 |
Chattering |
|
8 |
annoyance: “stop it” |
4 |
Chirping |
|
8 |
warning, irritation, pain |
5 |
Yip |
|
6 |
breathing problem/ heart problem |
6 |
Hooting |
|
13 |
back off |
7 |
Cough/Sneeze |
|
5 |
happiness, often with popcorn hops |
8 |
Purring |
|
11 |
pain |
9 |
Rumble strutting |
|
2 |
“where are you” attempt to locate another piggie |
10 |
Snort |
|
9 |
dominance; part of a display or dance |
11 |
Squeek |
|
7 |
choking or breathing problem |
12 |
Weeking |
|
4 |
rare sound, done in trance like state |
13 |
Warning |
|
1 |
happy talk; exploring something new and fun |