12 Things Guinea Pigs Love the Most

In this video, we will discover 12 things guinea pigs love the most.
Hiding spots
Guinea pigs are prey animals and they find the most comfort in small, dark places where they can hide and feel safe.
A hiding spot allows them to shelter when they are spooked or feel threatened.
Chewing
Guinea pig’ teeth grow continuously all their lives. They’re designed to be worn down to the right length by grinding away at food. In the wild, a guinea pig’s buffet menu often includes hard vegetation such as hay, twigs, tree branches, and other material that requires lots of chewing. The extensive chewing keeps their growing teeth under control. Most piggies also love fruit tree sticks such as Kiwi and apple sticks to nibble on.
Exploring
Guinea pigs are curious creatures, and they love having the chance to explore new places.
Make sure to provide your little pet a large enough space to run around and satisfy their explorative nature.
Another way to ensure your guinea pig is happy, busy and stimulated is to make some holes in the side of a cardboard box and stuff the holes with yummy treats so they go in and out in search of their favorite treats.
Fresh hay
It’s important to give your guinea pig high quality hay. It needs to smell nice and be dust free. Fresh and greenish hay is better than brown hay.
Be careful of some bagged hay from pet shops. Many have not had the dust extracted. It is best to find a local hay merchant and buy a bale of soft, fresh hay. Make sure to give your piggy additional hay types like Timothy and orchard hays.
Being clean
Guinea pigs are innately clean animals, and they get very stressed out and frustrated when they are in a dirty, smelly environment.
A habitat with an accumulation of dust, urine, dirt, and poop can also cause respiratory problems in guinea pigs wherein they may have trouble breathing.
Keep your guinea pigs content and healthy by thoroughly cleaning their living space frequently.
Spreading their scent
Like many other animals, guinea pigs are territorial creatures and they love marking their territory by spreading their scent.
In order to mark their territory, a guinea pig will often rub their bottom across the floor or against cage furnishings.
6. Socialization
Guinea pigs are very social animals. In the wild, they live in large colonies that have intricate rules and hierarchies.
As pets, they still have these social instincts, and they love to spend time with other piggies or members of the household.
If you’re considering adopting one, it’s best to bring home two or more at a young age. Guinea pigs are much happier with company around.
Being with you
Guinea pigs might be in just a small part of our lives, but to them, we are their whole life. They appreciate you and try to show their affection in many ways. Spending time with them will make them happy, and will lead to a longer-lasting and trusting relationship. Make sure not to isolate yourself from your piggy. This will make your little friend feel alone and neglected.
A soft massage
If done right, petting can provide your guinea pig with a soothing overall sensation and help improve the bond between you and your pet.
Guinea pigs have personal preferences about being petted, and they often give signals about when you've rubbed the right spot or the wrong one.
Most guinea pigs don’t like being touched on their rear end. They prefer to be petted on the nose, under the chin or behind the ears, but try to keep your hands away from their butt.
Keep in mind that a guinea pig will not immediately accept pets from new owners or strangers.
Eating their Cecotropes
Have you ever seen your guinea pig dip its head down between its hind legs, then come up chewing?
Well, your piggy is eating their cecotropes, which are soft feces that are nutrient-rich.
It’s important that you as a loving pet owner, respect your guinea pig’s nature. So, if your piggies spray urine, mount, or eat their own droppings, let them, as preventing them from their own nature can cause anxiety and confusion. Guinea pigs hate constant correction from you and it is important that you love your piggies just as they are.
A little sunshine
Recent research suggests that sunlight is important for a guinea pig’s health. Like many other animals, piggies need sunshine to get their vitamin D, which keeps their bones and teeth healthy, but always make sure your guinea pig can move away to shade when they need to cool off.
Treats
Guinea pigs love to eat so it's no surprise that feeding treats is something your guinea pigs love. But though piggies will eat just about anything, it is your job as an owner to ensure they remain healthy. Pay attention to your pet’s preferences. They may prefer one vegetable or fruit over another and will love you more when you feed them what they want.

[@michaelwyckoff7593]

Guinea pigs need patience and a lot of attention to make them feel at ease in your environment. My pigs don't even budge when I walk in and out of the room. If I pick one of them up and put them on my lap they will sprawl out and sometimes go to sleep. They even let me know when to put them down so they can go to the bathroom. My pigs act more like puppies than guinea pigs. I love how they stand up on their hind legs when I hand feed them. Honestly I love the little cuties they are joyful to have the 6 of them I have.

[@soapybubblespolaris3dprint309]

Just br gentle. Important they have sensation spines. So no harness or anything that might make them bend. Say hi and offer a finger to sniffing nib le. This is not a bite. Now come from the side to pick up. If you come from above its like hawk claws grabbing prey animals. Enjoy.

[@minili9025]

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[@TheRojo387]

They're not much unlike rabbits neither!

[@lucutes2936]

They piss every 15 minute how do u clean that

[@MelancoliaI]

Michael Wycoff that has been my experience too. Once they overcome that instinctual fear they can bond just like a dog or cat

[@Ignore_This_Account.]

I'm watching this while holding my two guinea pigs lol.

[@gidgette123]

I LOVE GUINEPIGS!!!

[@ucjaromanczyk5623]

Me too! For dead!

[@Shameeza]

@@ucjaromanczyk5623 me too 😊

[@cr3ativecass00]

Ikr

[@oberscharfuhrer8917]

Uglinest, weakest creatures

[@JustGetComfy]

I just got one today and I’m with it I named it Stella!

[@benlecluyse]

They're sooo cute !! 😁😁😍😍

[@pabloortiz805]

I know so 😍 cute!!

[@charlottesmith6896]

There was fav animals right now

[@ronaldmcdonald8303]

Guinea pigs are one of my favourite 2 pets! Their just so soft cute and cuddly. My rabbit was my best friend, not just a pet. Guinea pigs are cute and I love their wheeking and squeaking. Feed them fruit and veg, un cooked of course. Cooked food is bad for rabbits and guinea pigs. I used to feed my rabbits parsley and dandelions! I LOVE guinea pigs SOOOO much!!!!

[@zoereeves9459]

Guinea pigs are so cool

[@jenniferbarr1919]

They’re the best

[@Animal_shorts210]

Thank you! I’m going to my friend’s house today and she has guinea pigs so I’m trying to not make them upset ❤

[@BoboHobo69]

Last night I was feeding my piggy a lot and petting and scratching it and it started purring :]

[@Shameeza]

Thank you for these helpful tips.

[@NEETAZ]

😮

[@Those2chickennuggets]

I just got mine today!!! I love them they are so cute 🥰

[@dinnersaur]

me too!

[@Uzi_Doorman.17]

Thank you I’m picking mine up from the pet store tomorrow! ❤🎉

[@emilyvue2042]

Update? How long did it take for them to get used to you and their environment

[@sofiabrandt7947]

Remember if you have guneapigs that don’t feel comfortable with you even tho you have done everything right, it takes alot of patience for them to trust you they are pray animals and are on their toes for understandable reasons. I have had mine for 4 years and have done things with them everyday and one of them didn’t fully trust me before like three weeks ago so 4 years took for one of them and that’s okay. When you get to know them when they can relaxe around you they will create a relationship with you ❤

[@marchduck2958]

I had an odd story of building trust, though. My relatives were looking after my piggies about a week I spent on a little trip in which they let them to stroll around our country house territory without my permission(they were young and fast back then and my relatives didn't knew properly how to carry them), so... they immediately ran and hide somewhere. One gladly was chilling under a bush where it was easy to catch but the other crawled under the shed. This one has some genetical problems and was probably scared in her childhood, so she was the fastest and the most cowardly. It was hard to get her from there, but they managed too. So when I returned I noticed a change in their behavior: they didn't run away from visitors and easily let to take themselves. I have no idea why did it change them, but ever since then they are comfortable around me and my family.

[@TheBloodiac]

I like how Guinea Pigs are captured in the cartoons. It's just too cute! :)

[@DonnePlummer69]

I LOVE GUINEA PIGS

[@Theguybehindascreen]

One of my guinea pigs Skittles (or as we often call him, Skeet skeet) doesn’t even flinch when we pick him up! He often just kinda chills when he’s on my lap and eats the food we give him. My other piggie, S’mores, is pretty much the same exept sometimes she gets a little spooked when we first pick her up. As soon as she sees the lettuce she’s cool tho

[@Octo.Squiddd]

That nickname is adorable.

[@Theguybehindascreen]

@@Octo.Squiddd ty

[@calmmusicforsleep]

Awesome! Thanks fro sharing! Have a great day

[@MUNCHIN-yl1lq]

Their walk is so funny in the video and real life, it’s a cute little trot!

[@maryamullins4332]

Well done. Thank you!

[@trekwut9664]

im getting a guinea pig at july 4th so im watching this so i can get prepared and know whats best for them

[@Caroline-nn4sm]

Do more research. This video isn’t enough. Will u b getting a c and c cage or Midwest?

[@pama1442]

You are gonna love them!!! They are sooooo adorable.

[@trekwut9664]

@@Caroline-nn4sm idk

[@Sailing432]

Please get a Midwest cage I beg you

[@Sailing432]

Also a lot of veggies 🥗 ☺️

[@Monet_yya]

So cute 😍 💓 💗 💕 💖

[@tswizzle13_589]

thank U! I just got one today,and this rlly helped!

[@MelancoliaI]

Here's the thing: guinea pigs WANT to get to know their owners as they are naturally social and outgoing animals. However they are (understandably) hardwired to fear any creature bigger than them and capable of picking them up. But their instinctual defenses will decrease with time.

[@catherinelebrunmckinnon4128]

WOW!!!!!!💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖

[@g-squad2010]

Here are some tips If you get 2 Wich I HIGHLY recommend...if you don't want fighting don't get 2 boys but if you don't want breeding don't get a boy and girl...I recommend you get 2 girls because they can't breed and they won't try and harm each other all the time. If you want your guinea pig to stay happy get a big cage and if you want (you don't have to but this helps) you can build a big play cage with gates around and some mats that are soft enough so they don't get bumble foot...so they can run around once or twice a day every day if they have a small cage. Please DONT mess with your guinea pig right when you get them because they need time to get used to their environment and bond with each other...I would say to wait 3 days before trying to bond with your pigs so they can get used to their new home They don't always liked being picked up or pet, sometimes it's uncomfortable but it's nice to pet them to sleep. They get easily scared of a loud noise so try not to make loud sounds because it can hurt their ears and scare them If they squeak when you touch a bag or something they will think it's good and they will squeak at you asking for some food... Try not to give so much fruits I say give them fruit every 3 weeks same with treats because it can cause their poop to be mushy and soft and it can give them a tummy ache if you give to much treats.... Hopefully you take my advice!

[@Jasonloveszelda]

Does the boy thing always apply? I have two boys but they really like each other and never fight

[@20dancegirl]

​@@Jasonloveszelda no it absolutely doesn't its a fear mongering stigma against males that causes people to not get pairs of them which is highly important. Males argue more yes, especially over territory so they need more room than females, its always good to be perceptive of how they treat each other since you don't want to put two dominant males together. The only thing is if you see teeth chattering sadly you have to separate them that goes for male or female

[@mousemetal1679]

@@Jasonloveszelda I doesn´t always apply. I have had only one boy who became so aggressive during puberty he had to be separated from his ex-friend. I had various combinations from two babies growing up together to old adult and baby, and they worked with the exception of that one crazy alpha male who also isn´t afraid to slightly bite people when he doesn´t like something, and watches fireworks from the top of his hiding instead of hiding inside like a normal pig.

[@Kmtt89]

I have 2 guinea pigs .Chase and Vert they don't harm each other at all instead they play together😄

[@THE-LIL-ARTIST]

Number 5 made me cry a bit

[@jenniferbarr1919]

My Guinea pig loves the spot right beside his ear 🥹

[@DRACO_MALFOY.RULES.HARRYPOTTER]

OMG I AM SO GLAD YOU MADE THIS VIDEO WITHOUT THIS MY PIG COULD OF DIED THANK YOU SO MUCH

[@NEETAZ]

Heh ?

[@RojsWellness]

highly informative

[@noway4thewinxd]

i got 3-4 guinea pigs and i was very prepared, i have watched so many videos like this one as an example.

[@lifewithaddison72359]

Thank you so much jaw dropping facts! I’m getting 2 guinea pigs so now I will become prepared! Thanks again. :)

[@Animal_shorts210]

Congratulations 🎉 hope you treat them well!😊

[@MS-nk4xb]

- Å fan! 👍

[@Tama-ho3ys]

Who loves Guinea pigs ❤️❤️👇

[@shellyperry9548]

My girl guinea pig loves me scratching her but lol

[@BenjaminandKatiesVlogs2024]

Thank you for this my ginea pig is picky so this really helps

[@yqnii._]

thanks! I just got a guinea pig and I needed some information of what they like or what they don't like.

[@youtuber3328]

thanks a LOT for the useful information and to be TOTALLY honest i did do and/or PROBABLY will SOMEWHAT like guinea pigs

[@sofoxuskivadze7558]

this is very good and i have a guinea pig

[@Kaitlyn023]

I just got some guinea pigs for Christmas, and they still need to get used to me and my family

[@jeffreyhooper4307]

The guinea pig in the first part of the video looks just like the one that I have right now I have a second one but that one just passed away today

[@lucutes2936]

I dont own one but I'm watching these anyways

[@Walkercolt1]

One thing all nine piggies that owned me loved: FRESH, TENDER crabgrass or nutgrass or rye/fescue blend from the yard! Pick a bunch of it at least as large as your piggie is. What they don't eat, feels SO GOOD to lay on. Your little friend will find a place where they LOVE to sit and even nap on you. It's been my tummy, my shoulder, my chest, and BEHIND MY NECK!!! I've had piggies that "liked" classical music and "watching" football (cheering for the ball!). The more you handle and cuddle your pig, the happier they are, and some will become comfortable enough with you, they'll lay down and go sound asleep. Being prey animals, Guinea Pigs sleep with their eyes slightly open 99% of the time. If they close their eyes completely, you know it loves and trusts you totally. G. Pigs are also VERY smart. In a month's time they will learn opening the fridge door means "FOOD!" or rustling their hay bag or pellet container. Miss Snook'ums thought I was Guinea Pig-she'd sit on my shoulder and "groom" my hair like I was another pig. To "house-break" your piggie, the easiest for them and you is a BIG plastic dust-pan on the floor, with the same litter as in their house. Start with some litter they have puddled and pilled on and 75% fresh litter. "Snooking" around on the floor, they'll smell "themselves" in the dust-pan and investigate. You might have some little "pills" to pick-up for a while, but they are clean and odorless.

[@TRUE-REESEScakewithnocheese]

Ive been doing these with my guinea pig floof and ahe been settling in since mellow is already settled ty

[@kermitginipig]

I love more gini pigs more than anyone

[@jenniferbarr1919]

No, I don’t think so… not more than me… 😉 😏

[@fredrikfn3618]

Amen

[@nicelife044]

Guniea pigs are cute

[@g3org1a72]

Him:Here are some facts about what your guinea pigs love!🙂 My guinea pigs: I love stinking up my owner's house with poop😭😢

[@Contrarymarylibrary2]

yep.... my guineas love treats. jake, our first pigie loves carrots.

[@elinabenz6743]

Im getting Guinea pigs today and i have to levar them a while beacuse i have school ❤

[@Theguybehindascreen]

4:58 thank you! I have pet my guinea pig on the neck most of the time. Now I will try under the chin and on the nose

[@Octo.Squiddd]

This video has a lot of what they need vs. what they want. Most or all is what they need just btw!

[@gmedeus]

I don't have a guinea pig but I do have a rabbit and since there like the same Im watching and plzx do more Bunnie video I really need it thanks

[@mouthyheathen8334]

I have 2 pigs, they are completely different. My big dude, Harvey, loves his butt cupped when he lays down with me, and if I take my hand away for too long, he'll give me the death stare. My my littler guy, Kurt, loves me to rake his back real lightly.

[@Kmtt89]

Being clean- I understand they like being clean but the guinea pigs I have they poo everywhere and wee everywhere.😂😅

[@Jon-dy7mv]

Is having the window open enough sunshine?

[@HollisSankar]

What program used to make this video? Very effective.Thanks.

[@Darkness_the_therian_blackwolf]

I just got a Guinea pig

[@estberg11]

Oh I pet my Guinea pigs bottom and she loves it

[@karolinagornowicz8169]

I have guiena pig!!

[@theGuineaPigss]

🐹❤🐹

[@michellesteinman1642]

Spread this information to new guinea owners !!

[@emilygachauwubaka5966]

this is why i have thousand of cardbord boxes for my piggys, u should to if u have thick (qqq) piggys!!!

[@411frog]

0:50 chewing

[@rashmitaboradutta7140]

Your channel name is hilarious.

[@gerald4027]

Little piggys can play with cats.

[@Our_Piano_Practice]

I have one

[@iamaguineapig7344]

whee whee

[@Marleechanel98]

School starts in 3 days!

[@allenschmidt3713]

My guinea pig hates when they call my grandma, he hides behind my sister

[@aren1939]

Well my pair of guinea pigs just had a baby

[@SilverMoon1134]

I have 2 girls from the same litter. I have to work a lot but I try to give them at least 2 hours of petting and hand feeding 😞

[@phoningitin2189]

I'm coming out as a Guinea pig

[@cara6804]

guinb peg :)))))))

[@Alyssa-ce5eo]

My guinea pig loves his butt rubbed!! He used to hate chin rubs, but if he's in a good mood he'll let me!!

[@Gelatin_lollipop]

It's sad they don't live long

[@pama1442]

Ikr 😔

[@KCisScreaming]

8-10 years is pretty long

[@oberscharfuhrer8917]

Waste of money

[@dortman2445]

@@oberscharfuhrer8917 cap. 8-10 years of life they be having. So much happiness can be spent in that time.

[@abbeysmith581]

What do you mean they live really long

[@janinethequeen7149]

We put small cardboard boxes (upside down with a hole cut out) in our piggy’s cage and she immediately abandons her perfectly good house for the cardboard box

[@Emulating.-]

i dont have a guinea pig :( i just have a hamster only

[@Itstoca_girllie]

I got 3

[@zoereeves9459]

We have got 2 Guinea pigs

[@rachcampb]

Does @skinnypigs1 know that her videos have been used in this. Those are definitely her piggies, I recognise Velvet.

[@Not_noika]

The hamster are so small

[@jaoflorencio6902]

I have guinea pigs in my home i'm in outside

[@BoboHobo69]

My piggy’s are chonky

[@eeveethepokemon8013]

My guinea pigs died how do I cope

[@PeanutButter30056]

cheesebruber

[@Horselover853]

I do not know if I should get 2 Guinea pigs I am going to get a big cage and I got all of the things for the Guinea pig

[@jetsam666]

You need at least 2 of them. Better are more! Also they need several square meters of space for a proper care.

[@giadinhbou]

like

[@le0nmalove]

I‘m watching so much videos and reading so much stuff abt them cuz I am getting one when I’m good in maths 💗

[@mackenzieberman1803]

"it's to bring 2 or more at a young age" Me who had to bury my guinea pig today because his brother wouldn't let him eat food and I was stupid and couldn't tell fat from fur: 🧍🏻‍♀️😭😢

[@dortman2445]

Did they fight? Is the cage too small? Dude how did the brother not allow him to have food.

[@mackenzieberman1803]

@@dortman2445 we have no idea But I think the cage was too small for 2 guinea pigs but my mother wouldn't buy a bigger one and said it would be okay

[@mackenzieberman1803]

@@dortman2445 it was not okay

[@dortman2445]

@@mackenzieberman1803 how big was da cage? Was it a good 7-10 square feet?

[@cipsiukassuniukas6632]

Mine just died a few weeks ago..

[@Lt.Li4m]

Aww may they Rest In Peace 🕊🕊🕊

[@Alex_145.]

Cheeseburger

[@1British-Columbian-ca]

i like them on my BBQ

[@Frank_Ammerlaan]

Guinra pigs gont love wood sticks per sé. Watch LA guinea pig rescue videos with Saskia or Scotty's animals for better info.

[@IVANOPIUM]

I can just say my brother has a male guinea pig and it sure loves a little pet on the booty

[@Dindin27003]

That’s it I’m getting one as my pet >:(

[@user-zf3en8zv1q]

Why is ther guinea pigs in this video hamster

[@lunabug3495]

I know this hurts but i know they like to chew so I let my guina pig chew on my finger but it hurts bad

[@aphinlie9722]

Thats pigs or hamster huh?

[@RyanLearningtube]

Wot

[@shanshanhuang3916]

I had a guinea pig Her name is ice cream. She's a girl. She is white and black on the head and she hate me She is eight months old I think she's going to be nine months old soon and 10 month old when she’s nine months old

[@v3r44]

My Guinea pig’s partner died😭🥺

[@gonzo22martinez]

Oh so sorry to hear that 😞