5 Reasons Your Guinea Pigs Are Afraid Of You

[@Allaboutpiggies]

People forget it's also about building trust. They are watching/ hearing everything we do.

[@sk22-12]

I would add; putting the cage in the room you go the more often is ideal, because you can talk to them when you come in the room and they see you're not dangerous because your presence becomes normal.

[@tracypiggy_love1348]

I agree. Then they'll feel like part of the family.

[@jamesWilliams-hq4fc]

I've got mother and daughter

[@TheSaraibsb]

My guinea pig was scared when we first got her now she demands snacks lol oh what have we created lol 😆

[@erkheth]

A trusting happy piggy ♥️🐹

[@TyphonVII]

Our boy is the same way He is still not a big fan of being picked up but is he spoiled yes he demanding treats everything all the time lol

[@tracypiggy_love1348]

They're the sweetest little animals.

[@miadabrxt8178]

Mine is scared of me she’s new

[@alblushi8687]

@@miadabrxt8178 how is she now?

[@marieparsons9908]

Nate's steppin it up. Rattling the bars instead of drinking water. 😂

[@rachelbishop892]

I talk to my piggies about everything. They are my bestest buddies. I'm their best treat lady to them.. if I even go the kitchen they start wheeking at me.

[@hazelspiggys391]

Love your guinea pigs

[@guineapigsue7785]

I sit and read with my piggies and when they nibble the pages of my book, I ask them if they are inwardly digesting the subject matter 😆

[@TheFarmat64]

very funny

[@edwardlinehan7961]

That is the most pure thing

[@angelguesman9161]

They hear the fridge open n go nuts.

[@janicemichaloski3319]

Hi Scotty I love how your gang gets so excited when your in the room and they talk as if hey this video is all about us right 😅

[@celiamerula]

YES! Talk to them! They learn to recognise words and simple phrases, and always appreciate being told what's happening (once they recognise the words, or even the cadence). In our house: repeating phrases with "poopies" (on cleaning up), the "out-and-about" song for floor time (they'll sit and wait for me to pick them up), "home-times" (at the end of floor time, with similar results), and all other common eventualities. It's a rare occasion when the little expletives get the expletive out of my way!

[@hollywooddp1986]

Yesterday arrived at my home a little guinea pig of 8 week..i hope this video can help me..thanks from italy..

[@growwithkare]

The relationship you have with animals is soo admirable. 🥰

[@ScottysAnimals]

Thank you Karen. I'm glad you are part of our community.

[@fairyoozeify]

I have one piggy who’s SUPER shy but she’s also the easiest to handle. She also picks on my other piggy when she thinks no one is looking. 😂

[@jayceer6886]

I HAVE THE SAME ISSUE LOL 😂 ❤️

[@misscn9216]

Thank you so much for doing what you do and for making these videos, you kind soul.❤ I’m so grateful for all the good info you provide and for helping me get closer with my piggies.

[@ashleymeeper1684]

You go to Walmart and get those camo blankets for $2.50 I fold mine I half see two together and then 7”7 inch corned cut out then sewed together, makes his cage liner.

[@maddywest6089]

Lately one of my really sciddish piggies has been really warming up to me and it's made me so happy ! She has never really liked pets , so she still won't let me pet her , but she always runs to the edge of the cage to meet me and beg for treats 😂

[@johnrowen4604]

My youngest guinea pig has a very weird sleeping position. And looks like he is dead . But I went up to him . And he popped up and I finally. Told him yoshi don't play dead . It's not nice save it for guineaween in a funny voice . I love my 2 boys . And I do a lot for them

[@airsoftboy3999]

Thank you so much ❤️❤️❤️

[@ScottysAnimals]

You are very welcome Matthew, please check out my free guinea pig care guide on my website and all the links to things we recommend. Www.scottysanimals.com

[@carolxavier6035]

I've had my piggies for about 2 months now and I can Really notice the difference. They still have the instinct to hide when they hear steps approaching, but if I talk to them quietly, they come out. *.*

[@CuttupEnt]

Nah that whistle call man me smile 🥲 8:28

[@amandadoucette7673]

So cute I'm a new owner to a baby Guinea pig he just turn 8 weeks yesterday first time having one his name is milo from nova Scotia anyway I'm learning thank you for your videos ❤❤😊

[@evaisabellagmagyar6173]

Hello everyone , happy Wednesday night ✨😜 Just checking in to see some super cute & fun piggies . cheers Eva

[@Magnus.r]

You set. And, like that

[@evaisabellagmagyar6173]

@@Magnus.r Thank you 😁

[@gabrielvalentino6282]

Mich respect for what you are doing. They are very special little creatures straight from the almighty that really help reduce stress in these latter days.

[@altaidox]

Thank you. I have a skinny pig and I only recently found out I’ve been interpreting his noises wrong every now and then so I’m trying to make up for it. I shall become the treat man exclusively.

[@LauraDora124]

Ahah when I’m bringing their veg, I go “boooooys!” half way up the stairs and they go crazy 🤣❤️

[@cme1027]

Sometimes I really feel like they love to run when I reach down in their play area.. they'll run but when they see I'm not chasing they look back... and come forward like a game of tag... esp if they know that treats are the reward.

[@amandabell4670]

just got my first pair of guinea pigs today!!!! oh i’m so happy about them one is very dominant he showed that right away lmao. the other one is very shy but he sees the one out eating hay he feels safe enough to come out and start eating as well. i cannot wait for my journey to begin 🥰

[@flyingchipmunk889]

6:56 well. I'd bring them treats and feed them by hand but they literally run away and hide as soon as i walk into the room I can sit next to the cage and talk to them. Then the come out and eat but as soon as i move a muscle they hysterically run back into their houses...

[@brendavidal16]

I want to say thank you! I've learned a lot from your videos I've got my girls Calliope and Lexi 5 weeks ago from a petco I didn't know anything about guinea pigs. We are slowly but surely building trust they now will come out and just smell my hand while I'm talking to them and will take treats from me they still do not like to be picked up but seeing the difference from their first day when they were in the cage petco recommended to now in thier midwest plus cage which they had for a few weeks just makes me so happy to see them happy and run around in their cage and be silly

[@ghoultiful]

These tips 100% work. This is how I got my boys used to me. They REALLY love it when I talk to them so I narrate my video games to them 🤣

[@miadechevigny]

I love how you have signs with the guinea pigs names on the cages🌸

[@jackiekatz8923]

When my piggy is hungary, I'm he's best friend but the minute he's full he runs and hides from me, But I've just excepted him for who he is. I know I'm the most important person in his life. 😁

[@cheesegorditacrunch]

Probably just a boy guinea pig thing. If you pet him and give him treats after he runs from you, he’ll eventually start getting more used to you. It’ll take time, but males tend to be more skittish

[@conniewellman510]

I have 3 guinea pigs and I watch you to learn, thank you for sharing your knowledge, I watch every post,

[@ashleymeeper1684]

I get those same blankets to make stuff for mine too

[@Love-un9bk]

Hi Scotty, it's so nice that I have found you😊you're the best piggy dad I've ever seen ey... Where i can order one of your t-shirts from video? I love it but I live in Germany.so I don't know how much the cost for shipping are? Can you help me please??! Greetings to ya'll❤️

[@bridgetbrown8351]

Hi Scott. 🤗😘😉 I love the tee you are wearing. I want that on a mug. Love it!😍😎😘😇👌👍

[@claudieC.]

It is on a mug in his store.

[@TheFarmat64]

As always, you provide sensible, well thought out advice which is why I keep watching.

[@scottmenkes998]

Hey scotty animals I love you videos so much am gettin a piggy soon so your channel is really helping me!!

[@ScottysAnimals]

Please read the care guide on my website. Guinea pig should not live alone. Www.scottysanimals.com

[@emilyhytinen1403]

I got my guinea pigs in May 2020 and gave been very patient, they have a 16 sq ft cage, I give them treats, and talk to them constantly but one is very social and one absolutely hates being picked up

[@PiggieTime]

One of my crazy piggies recently became more tame! It’s been forever of trying to get them calmer around me, and it finally worked (at least for one of them)

[@deedee6460]

Awesome 👏

[@evaisabellagmagyar6173]

I have 2 little boy piglets Jonathan and Timmy . They are little brothers very friendly & affectionate 🤗 💕 I spend a lot of quality time with them , talking to them , holding them on my lap while watching TV or surfing online. They do love to cuddle in a soft baby blanket.

[@lifewithdesire4537]

thanks for the advice i had my guinea pigs for 3 months and there still scared of me

[@Insideon]

Could you or Saskia do a video on how to tell how old your pigs are if there is a way to tell

[@giseltaver9565]

I've had my guinea pig for about 3 weeks now, she has long hair and I keep trying to trim it but she's scared... the person who had her never trimmed it.

[@cbm_night]

Patience and hand-feeding is really the trick :) My most tame piggy, Lady, was tame after a week and even loves strangers. She has learned human = snacks/food/veggies. My other two girls are more "reserved" and skittish compared to her. My most scared piggy, Daisy, was about six months before she understood that she could take the food in my hand, without being afraid of it. Now at age of almost 4 years, I am only allowed to pet her on the head sometimes. (I had her since she was old and big enough to leave her mom)

[@dianehilliard9256]

Great video. I cannot believe how personable piggies can be. Have learned alot these last years

[@jamesschroeder1174]

It’s not what I do for my Guinea pig it’s what’s my Guinea pig will do for me!

[@buttermilkjesusx]

Awww! They are so cute!

[@fourfurrypotatoes]

Mine won’t ever eat when I’m holding them but as soon as they get back in their home it’s on. Lol.

[@cme1027]

Scotty are the best...

[@jordanlovely4802]

I have a guinea pig his name is Boo and I had him for about a month now. He’s kind of opened to me. He comes out his cage and let’s me give him treats but he doesn’t like pets or being picked up he just runs away.

[@marava6820]

I just received the stickers from your Etsy shop. Same as your shirt. ❤ They're perfect for when I label the boys treat containers. Thank you for taking the time volunteering and making videos to educate piggy owners. It was nice meeting you two weeks ago when I dropped off the boys for a few days of boarding.

[@victoriasmith2512]

Took one of my gp a whole year to trust me, I have one who is scared to death so I never push myself on her.i dont pick her up,I if she comes out when I sit in there very quite .she will come out with the others to eat.whwn I do pick her up for heath checks she very calm x

[@Tocabutterfly4093]

I had my guinea pig for three years he is still scared of me😭😢😣😔

[@DollSchmidt4429]

I have to bring my little boar treats every 5 minutes and what's kinda funny is whenever I'm watching your videos my piggy looks at my phone and listens sometimes I'll read to him and he listens but his hamster sister Dolly (they live in separate cages) just sleep

[@mixgirlobx]

I love your video. It was so helpful. I have a guinea pig i got four weeks ago and he's scared he was not taken care of well he was skinny and other pigs beat him up. But I'm trying to get him to get use to me slowly and get him to walk outside of his cage to feel comfortable in the house

[@angelenemarie6462]

I laugh at myself sometimes, how much I talk to my piggies 😹 but it works !!!

[@lenajazuk4231]

I have one of the boys that is just impossible to tame... he is just sitting in his hut and and pops his head out to grab a treat or veggies and hides right back and I’ve head him for a year just as long as other pigs

[@siennalewis1088]

Does anyone know of a rescue in Massachusetts which has guinea pigs? I just rescued a boy and I am trying to find him a pall without going to the pet store!

[@jarjar0653]

I love the raceway for Pipsqueak. I often see him running back and forth during your videos. I have three boys that can’t live together in same cage so love this idea. Fascinating!😉Thanks!

[@sharonrobinson3950]

Great video! It does take a while for some piggies to get used their human but they get there in the end! X

[@jaytucker8834]

Ah! Just loved it when they all responded to you. That was awesome. Another great video, also loved your English accent. Truly made me smile 🙂

[@tracypiggy_love1348]

So cute how you stirred them all up when you whistled.

[@TheFarmat64]

My pigs come running when they hear a distant noise

[@tracypiggy_love1348]

@@TheFarmat64 it's so cute how they behave when treats are involved.

[@emiliaszalewska]

I love my ginea pig😊😊😊❤❤❤🎉🎉

[@scottemac75]

The key point of all these tips is number 5: have patience. I have 5 piggies aged between 20 months and 4 years old. On average it has taken up to two years to totally get their trust. All bar one of them let us reach in for cuddles now, all of them come and sit next to me at meal times (though they still run away from my ex wife. Think they have the right idea, wish I'd listened 😂😂😂). It does take work, think a lot of people don't understand that.

[@hoomanpupspacktv7410]

Mine were scared of me for about 4 days only and now they demand TREATS!!..they have a little cage for now..but this saturday there will be a very big one..btw i have TWO a BOAR and a HOW..there names are..HOW - AMYTHYST BOAR - SENKU..

[@hoomanpupspacktv7410]

We have 1 doggy..she loves the PIGGIES 😊😊

[@abbyignacio3068]

Hi I’m getting a ginea pigs Soon

[@helenm6474]

My older boys have got very affectionate in their old age, anyone wanting to adopt, think about age if you want tamer piggies

[@njbkw1514]

i just had my first one i kept my eyes on him like 2 month in the store and annoy him while he running right and left idk i literally nevet sow that animal 🤣🤣 i feel bad a bit but inshalla he will like me soon

[@rozparamor5602]

Oh Scotty, you're just adorable! The piggies too! Can I come and live with you?!

[@efikaligeri1734]

I have a new pig for one year and after 5 months he stop bite me and trust me and play with me they need love and treats and spending time with them to trust you patient my friends

[@aprilortiz8230]

My piggy just hears me open the fridge n starts demanding food. Even right after I open the door after getting home frm wrk 😂

[@tracypiggy_love1348]

Yes mine do the same or when I come home from food shopping and hear bags crinkle.

[@bridgetschell5511]

Ty I really needed to now

[@rosejanet4066]

YOU and alllll your piggies, are absolutely adorable!! You have taught me so much about these little guys, I am a first time piggy owner ! Thank you so much for all your help! Cheers 🍻

[@billhughes7927]

I’ve had my two boars for nearly 4 months now. They run up to the side of the cage and climb up on their back legs to get food. They eat from my hands easily, not just through the bars but even when I lean in and hand feed them. One of them let’s me pet the side of his face/chin when I’m feeding him vegetables. But he doesn’t like it when I try to pet his back or sides. He doesn’t run, but he steps away and glares. I haven’t tried to pick either of them up yet though, when I start to reach under them, one will run, but the other just walks away. One also let’s me pet his whole body through the guinea daddy fleece pocket. I’m trying to work on making them ok with me petting their backs and pick them up. But not sure of how to go about it without scaring them. This video was helpful though, thanks. Ps: my cage has an open top, so I don’t have to squeeze them throug the door. Also when I change the fleece I get them to go into a box them remove it.

[@christiangomez6526]

Don't be a bitch, just pick them up and get them used to being handled.

[@TheSaraibsb]

Love the boys

[@DawnOldham]

This was perfect timing for me to see! I’m getting a buddy (from a rescue) for the Guinea Pig my hubby brought home from a friend’s house. I’m also getting a much larger cage. Buckey is still afraid until I pick him up and give him treats. He does let me scratch him while he’s in the cage, too. So we’ve made progress over the past three to four weeks. I know it will get better with consistent time put in and a buddy and a bigger cage!

[@LittleFeatheredKingdom]

Scotty, what would you prescribe if a piggie is teeth chattering at the idea of being picked up? I have a male piggie who is young, he's 6 months old and blind in one eye who becomes so aggravated by the idea of being picked up. I generally only handle him for weight and body checks. I put it down to his blindness, when I am not trying to grab him he's super confident and will stand on my hand, he's bold and super sweet.

[@jenjim9581]

I've been having mine for 2 months , baught a huge cage , toys , treats , hay , wild harvest foods , treats "blueberries, carrots, all of it. He's afraid of everyone and everything. If we dare pet him on the side of the body or face , he jumps and runs away

[@bridgetbrown8351]

When will you do another record room video?☺🤗

[@jackieheaton7615]

Aww, I love all your piggies, Scotty! Are Billy & Mike living together now?! 🥰🥰🥰

[@cme1027]

I want that shirt

[@kylel278]

Awwwww great video! You're so cute!

[@billhughes7927]

Love the videos Scott. Very helpful stuff. I’m working toward my guinea pigs being happy with me petting them and picking them up to hold them or for floor time. Paulie is still pretty skittish, but Tony let’s me pet the side of his face while hand feeding him. We had a breakthrough today, Tony let me pet the side of his face without me handfeeding him. Def going to try to build on that.

[@schwifty98]

Do guinea pigs need bedding i just use puppy pads and towels

[@horsebrain7907]

My guinea pigs don’t get along at all we tried so they have to be in separate cages is there any tips you can give me

[@TheFarmat64]

Are they male? Are they neutered?

[@dontsimpaley6165]

do guinea pigs like little caves? or shade

[@Carrol527]

My guinea pig still runs away from me hes got a huge cage and most of the time he's out of it just runnin averywhere at home I talk to him I give him food and I don't usually pick him up cuz he doesn't like it buttt sometimes I eat on the floor so he would come around to smell my food and say hi but thats all. I've had him for a year already but yeah he's the only guinea pig I have maybe he's just lonely

[@moraeza]

Guinea pigs always need a companion, it’s illegal in at least one country because it’s cruel I hope you got him a friend 😭

[@TheK9Spirit]

The piggies are like, "Forget the ice cream man. We want the VEGGIE man!!" 🥕🥒🌶

[@ScottysAnimals]

Jing-a-ling!

[@ciarapower4391]

Hi im sorry to bother u but i have had my guinea pigs for the past 4 months and when ever i try to clean out thir cage one of them try to bite me

[@krisdoody5231]

Great tips! My issue is my piggie doesn’t care for veggies other than romaine lettuce. Tried just about everything on your list.

[@claudieC.]

Try wheat grass, pea sprouts, tops of beets, the leaves and stems., and dandelion greens and the flowers.

[@jaytucker8834]

My three adopted girls are the same, so think they were deprived in a previous home. Had them 6 months and always give a selection of veg three times a day. They will now nibble a bit of cucumber, celery and romaine. So because they wouldn't eat any veg I was concerned. This resulted in me going out with a pair of scissors and cutting grass daily, they absolutely love grass and it's the only food they get excited about. But be aware that you can't give lawn mower cut grass. So a large pair of scissors and a plastic bag and off I go and it all gets rinsed when I get home - maybe give it a try and see how they get on with grass.

[@aliyaharianna747]

Hey so I was Hurley watching your video on how to give your Guinea pig a bath and you used head and shoulders but can you use any type of shampoo and conditioner

[@arlee5707]

Hey do you know anyone who sale the big cuy(guinea pig)?

[@scottmenkes998]

I JUST GOT A GUINEA PIG IO MINUTES AGO OH MY GODDDDDD

[@sk22-12]

Congrats! Enjoy your new companion 😊

[@scottmenkes998]

@@sk22-12 thx!

[@kayleighm6095]

It's not good to have one, like he said in the video, they are herd animals, you have to remember to make sure they have another Guinea pig friend and they have company for when you arent there, they can also get depression. I am just making sure I hope you have a lot of fun with your Guinea pig I have 2 and they are very fun 😊😊😊😊

[@kayleighm6095]

Also, no hate, no hate

[@scottmenkes998]

@@kayleighm6095 I know but last Monday I got a guinea pig and now I got my other guinea pig because my first piggy was alittl to you for a partner but now she is old enough but thanks!:)

[@Ophi_shayy]

But my parents will only let me have one piggy so what else can j do to not make her feel lonely

[@jamesWilliams-hq4fc]

I've got mother and daughter Ginny pig's Trixie and momo Portsmouth Ohio

[@cindyp.9030]

Is there a link for the Piggy Central, I would like to check out their stuff? Thank you.

[@leah_x8043]

Hi we have a long Hair Guinea pig and I would like to know what is best bedding for him We try saw dust from pet shop but they going to his hairs and make them nutty What can I do? Thank you Lucie

[@SullenAngel]

Cute, funny, and educational- thank you for being such an awesome piggy parent and sharing with all of us. Love the shirt, I'm gonna take a look and hopefully get the one you're wearing, it's super cute! 💙