How to Pick up and Handle your Guinea Pig

[@MelonFelon4]

I carried mine for the first time today ;)

[@hayleyprimmer4590]

Nice!

[@estonie8627]

Pastel Melon yayyy

[@victorianewton3447]

Aww! What's the piggies name?

[@iibasicravenroblox6537]

Congrats coming from 2020!!

[@serenacampbell5844]

well done!

[@dleung8934]

I love how calm Juno is! She's soooo cute and cuddly~

[@chapniak7977]

My guinea pig will actually climb up my shirt onto my shoulder, or try to get inside my shirt lol

[@gymnfan100]

Same!!

[@nadia.alysse9395]

That is funny.

[@DENPTrains]

One of my old gippies did that

[@Onyxxyz]

the first time i saw my guinea pigs, they scrached me so much and climbed in my shirt too lol

[@Sophia-eo6ep]

same lool

[@emkarandom9119]

Once my mom was holding my guinea pig and she jump off of her hands and I caught her in the air and my heart stopped for a minute and my guinea pig was completely fine.it was terrifying😱

[@laneyperkins840]

Omg my guinea pig was in his tunnal and I carried him to say hi to my mom ( I use a tunnel to pick him up) and she spooked him and he jumped out the back but I kinda slapped him against my knee and caught him that way lol

[@gcakes1]

My guinea pig lets me hand feed him and pet him, but whenever I try to pick him up (while cleaning the cage/ for lap time) he freaks out and tries to kick my hands away using his hind legs, and sometimes scratches me. I've had him for a week now, and I try not to annoy him, but I do have to clean his cage and give him lap time, so it's important to get him out of his cage and pick him up. Any advice? Why is he so skittish?

[@nikkygtv]

Maybe he's not used to you. Be kind and gentle with him and try to gain his trust. Once you see he's totally calm and content, try to pick him up. If he freaks out, put him back in. Try again some other time. Or, you could set him on your lap (but block the exits), and pet him a little to calm him. Just do anything to gain his trust. :)

[@qazqa5]

hate to break it to ya but they will always be skittish so you will have a hard time lol. what you can do is lead hiim into his home upside down or something and transfer to his othe cage.

[@TheSingingshooter]

Guinea pigs need about a week or more to get used to you before you can pick them up, hold them or have lap time. espeically if you just got him

[@tbhxd3349]

+Hey It's Meh!! :D the same thing happends to me well he lets me cary hem but i can hand feed hem because he runs away but i got him yesterday and hes not use to me i hope he lests me hand feed him today!

[@margemellow5022]

Nathan Feliciano hi i have 2 bunnies and i want to get ONE ginnea pig. Will the ginnea pig be happy with my and my bunnies attention? I dont want him to be unhappy or lonely. I dont have the money for 2(nutering, vaccinations, supplies)

[@MadDirectionerGirl]

I really want guinea pigs. My family already has two cats but I really want a pet of my own. I've been doing loads of research and I'm saving up my pocket money so I can buy food and stuff myself. I'm going to officially ask my parents this weekend, I really hope they say yes

[@KaileeKrafted]

u might want to have a cage with a lid so the cats dont do anything dumb if u know what i mean but any way GET 2 GUINEAPIGS! i regreted not getting 2 and 1 more thing get a american short haired because obsideon guineapigs shed a HOLE LOT in the summer and im a little allergic to the hair when she scartches me it leaves bumps but it usaly goes away fast.

[@sergieismydog9696]

I got my guinea pig yesterday and now I have TWO pets. A cat and a Guinea Pig! I keep the Guinea Pig in my room but my cat has to stay in the bathroom for now :)

[@KaileeKrafted]

CONGRATS! where did you get urs

[@sergieismydog9696]

Pet Supplies Plus and they were only like 30 dollars with the card. My grandma wanted to gat a bird and in my mind I was all "HELL NO" last time I had a bird my cat ate it and that is why I seperate the two Guinea Pig and cat. The cool thing is my Guinea Pig looks like my cat. They are both calico and the cat is named Fabrina the Guinea Pig is named Freddy!

[@KaileeKrafted]

awwwww im getting another guineapig to keep my pet guinea pig penny not scared while im at school or on vacation

[@zoeybl0ssom234]

I have three Guinea pig and let me tell you it is amazing! There names are S’more, Nash and chungess. My sister came up with the last one but they make my day so much better when I hold them. They are such loving and cuddling animals!

[@leizybee]

Your video is very helpful, especially the trick when putting them back to the cage. My piggies are always too excited seeing their cage so I am nervous every time I carry them back there. Thanks a lot!

[@Kenniisapanda]

You are so amazing! My baby is a squirmer and jumps out of my arms whenever she can. Now I can try to prevent that

[@anetalove8956]

This guinea pig is clearly so gentle and loving, wow

[@acsfernandes]

Thank you so much for this video! Everyone shows how to hold them, but they never talk about the previous steps, like feeding them in the hands and so on. That's really useful! Now I know I have to give mine a little time before she gets used to me and let me pick her up. :)

[@mikelerom1336]

can you make a video on how to pick up a skittish guinea pig? thaaaanks

[@MissCavyQueen]

I would recommend you check out my taming videos as in them I talk about how to pick up a timid pig :)

[@derictv]

Im sorry no

[@nutmegznerdz6488]

YAH YAH YAH DO IT!!!!!!!!!🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@collins1961]

+Emirella C hyper

[@chapniak7977]

+Emirella C easily scared

[@Graid]

What a cute wee pig you have, and very relaxed! This is also how I pick up my pigs- good clear demonstration.

[@MissCavyQueen]

Yes, they may bite if they feel unsafe or scared. It is important to make sure they are well supported to keep them from jumping from your arms and so that they feel comfortable :)

[@amytutt9524]

thanks- I got a guinea pig just over a week ago and this really helped me! I love your videos and they are really helpful!

[@handsomeboy963]

Best video on handling & givin out info about the guinea pig(s). Congratulations on explaining the procedure

[@tainapalmer5539]

When I got my guinea pig Charlie he did the same thing but I got scared and then I tried it again and it worked and he's comfortable around me

[@samuelblunt7348]

Wow, I saw this video just a while after seeing your video where you introduce little baby Juno along with her sister, and here she is all grown up. ;w; That's so lovely

[@musicallydancebattles8371]

Mines be mean

[@juliacivettini25]

I'm getting a guinea pig this week or next week so these videos really help tnx!!! Can u do a video on cages if u haven't already cuz that would help :D

[@roadking0101]

ya!! a video like that would be great!!

[@skylarhicks6025]

you should get 2 guinea pigs a 2 by 4 c&c cage should be fine thier are a lot of videos out there on how to build a c and c cage she also has one

[@edelinemartin8258]

All u really need is corplax, medal grids, u can get from creigs list or target now (i think target im not 100% sure) and fleese! Then u can buy food bowls, water bottles, hay rack, and some sort of shelter;-)

[@whomst-d1556]

Julia Civettini so how are the piggies doing?

[@tamrem6343]

Any updates?

[@latashabreckenridge2041]

Do you know anything about cleaning their "grease gland", and if it is necessary?

[@sarahflatley9034]

I'm in love with the colour of your guinea pig omg the colour is so omg

[@ysabelle8873]

my guinea pig is a baby and her name is winnie she runs around a lot and i can’t pick her up

[@101animals8]

Same with me I can't pickup my guinea pig without them kicking or squirming what do I do do they need to be more tame?

[@Bmayo27]

I'm house sitting for my brother. And, this was really helpful for me and his guinea pig. Thank you for posting!

[@abbielynda2481]

one of my piggies , dosent like being picked up and sometimes it takes me a while to catch her to pick her up so im working on that and i dont hold her for long , and my other one well she tries and runs away too but once ive got her she dosent mind me holding her she will sit with me and lie down and dosent try and climb out of my hands , unless she needs to pee ! a few times shes snuggled under my jumper shes so cute , but i wanna know how to bond with them more

[@hollyspalding2266]

You probably are bonded but I think some guineas just are skittish and hate being picked up at first but love the attention , my boy does the same when I pick him up but he comes to my hand and is fine and loves cuddles but just hates being picked up , and I do pick him up correct exact same as this video xx

[@abbielynda2481]

Yeah i do feel like i have bonded with them and sometimes feel like im not gonna get any further with them . I guess piggies can have bad days just like people ;-)

[@hollyspalding2266]

Yeah, I find my dominant piggy has always been the one who hates being picked up , might be cause he's dominant and want to be in control , god knows, psychology of a piggy ;) he'll just about climb out the cage though when veggies are involved :P

[@bookeaterintube]

I learn my guini pig but it runs away

[@CitraStitches]

My guinea pig struggles a lot... is there anything I can do to discourage that?

[@MissCavyQueen]

@Piggiepigpiggy O! ok thank you! I honestly could not remember - I think someone else may have requested it too! :)

[@beginnerguineapigowner3248]

@MissCavyQueen I've just got a guinea pig for the first time it's been a week since I've had him, I've watched you video on how to train them and he goes up to me every time and make a noise to give him a treat, he's I think maybe 7 weeks old and I've tried everything. He will not let me take him out of the cage. I don't know if he's just excited or hyper. But when I try he runs out popcorning or whatever sometimes squeaking. If you could would you please put and video on how to take them out of there cage. It'd appreciate it. Thank you.

[@codyshanahan6438]

My guinea pig likes chewing on things that aren't chew toys, like head phones, fingers, ect. How do I stop it?

[@seano3596]

Can our post video how to hold & tame Guinea pigs my Guinea pig is kinda rough on me and won't let me carry him.

[@donteven6234]

Sean Zythus some guinea pigs don't like being picked up sooo That's normal with some guinea pigs

[@piggywiggyxX]

LOL juno is so adorable. what a sweetheart !!

[@romycullen17]

how id you get your piggy to be so... quiet? mine's probably as hyper as I am >.< he's quiet as long as he's in his cage, once it's open it's "yay, ouut"

[@bunhead3746]

When I try to take my Guinea pig out of her cage she wiggles and squirms around what can I do to preventbit

[@hannahhaigh7577]

+Bun Head (Avrobo) Make sure you support the back legs

[@caponsacchi]

+Bun Head (Avrobo) A guinea pig will squirm, lurch, jump while you're setting it back down on the ground. Don't "reward" it by letting it go right away. Instead stay calm and say, firmly, "Be still." When your piggy is still, then "reward" it by letting it go. Within a week it should remain quietly attentive in your hands, not moving until it gets the "all clear" signal from you.

[@bunhead3746]

+caponsacchi thank you she's getting better

[@bunhead3746]

+Monster's Nightcore :x thank you

[@carolalmeida220]

My 3 year old Piggy appeared to be agitated and moved her head quickly to bite me. I felt her teeth but it didn't hurt. But I took it as a warning. She has been alone years and I'm wondering if I got a Young Female to live and play with it might change her attitude? I recently took her from my Granddaughter who was not properly feeding and watering her. I was going over to do it too much. So now I'm her New Foster Mom

[@arachnehalpern9308]

also, can guinea pigs handle loud noises like french horns? I have to practice my horn

[@nadia.alysse9395]

You have very good advice on holding a guinea pig. I am getting one really, really soon but I already have the cage. But thanks for that advice. I really have to learn because I am getting on very soon. Thaaaaaaaanks

[@unicornlife988]

Can you make a video about getting them to like trust you

[@wildforkawaii4854]

+MissCavyQueen Any advice for picking them up with a small doored cage?

[@aglover2348]

I have a baby boy guinea pig and I'm wondering if u would have to give a baby guinea pig more support or if it doesn't matter just what your doing

[@amublackstar2717]

OOPS!!! I just got my guinea pig today and well......I started to pet and pick her up alot. I even played with her alot too. But, she didn't look like she was bothered. I got her from a pet store so, maybe alot of people petted her or something. Anyway SHE IS SOOOOOO CUTE!!!! I named her Candy!!!!

[@JillKid]

Thanks for the tip about putting them back in the cage backwards. My Dwight tries to leap most if the time.

[@drawingangel2]

I adopted two male guinea pigs and managed to hold up one of them. He didn't make any sounds when I held him and petted him. Is that a good or bad thing?

[@ashlyhenriet3706]

I wonder how thr firdt time you hold them? Would they jump out of your arms or would they be scared?!?!?!

[@haileygirlyxoxo]

I want to let my guinea pig have floor time but I was to try and get him in a box so I can carry him to my bed but he won't go in ?evan though I put food in it

[@hwxngshua5493]

Does guinea pigs bite or nibble? If they bite, how does it feels? If they nibble, is it ticklish?

[@amberlong9335]

I just got my guinea pig a week or so ago hes been scratching worried it may be mange mites or something. Were taking him to the tomorrow ornthe day after tomorrow. But anyway he won't eat vegetables. I looked up on it. And they say its beacuse of the pet store. They didn't get fruit and veges. How do I train him to start eating veges.

[@amoniwhite8172]

What if their cage has two floors and they jump up and down from it? Would it break their leg? My piggy has been doing that for two weeks. He does not whimper or anything and when I watched this video I got very concerned about him.

[@griffin0886]

They could possibly break a leg from jumping down, depending on how high of a jump it is. But jumping down in general can be harmful to their spines, so its best to use a ramp.

[@Onyxxyz]

the second i come near the cage they run into their little hideouts. they never come near me and i want to hold them easier...

[@piggiesparklez4348]

Let them have their time :)

[@joedaoudresearch]

What should you do if he tries to poop on you? My guinea pig does that a lot when i try to pick him up.

[@keelysimba3389]

please help me with my question, i'm getting guinea pig and i really need to know where is the best place to put your guinea pig in? like how light should the room be, should it be in your house? etc

[@leahedwards3031]

Miss cavy queen you saved my guinea pigs lives

[@barbarawilliams5122]

what if she is in the cage and u can only use one head and she runs away form u what do u do on that one and she bites on your closes and pulls it hard

[@alexafischer8934]

SHE IS SO CUTE AND FLUFFY

[@miya8273]

1. Are guinea pigs easy to take care of? 2. I heard that their cages are stinky.... Is that true? 3. Are they easy to tame? 4.Do they bite? 5. If they do bite,does it hurt a lot? Thanks :)

[@teresamonica8387]

Hey, here are your questions answered. 1: Yes and no... It depends on what you mean by easy. But I think they are easy to look after but I hate cleaning there cages. 2: Yes there cages can get stinky but that is only if you don't clean them often. You can also litter train (some) guinea pigs. 3: All guinea pig have different personalties so some may be and some may not be as easy to tame. 4: Guinea pigs can bit if they get scared or if they want you to stop playing or patting them. 5: If they bit you it should not hurt. Hope it helps! :) Coming from my own experiences with piggies.

[@miya8273]

Thanks!

[@teresamonica8387]

Its ok! So are you going to get a guinea pig or two? :)

[@bookeaterintube]

Stinky milky bacon she said that their cages stink no true don't be evil to the guini pigs if she said it she stinks really much like Elephant poop lol!

[@bookeaterintube]

bookeaterintube

[@YXEFlatl1ne]

How is it so huge???

[@urplepantherurplepanther4359]

so my guinea pig runs under my dresser how do i get him out without scarring him cuz he's new to me and i don't want him to get dramatized from me

[@soratsukino8781]

Your guinea pig is super cute!!

[@danagaglione1399]

Hi missCavyqueen, Do you happen to know what it means if the piggy tries to turn over while you're petting her? Also, is it common for them to poop and pee while you're holding them or have them on your lap?

[@conorcmp801]

How do u clean the cage if u dont lift the out???😶

[@chloemcdaniel4112]

your video has helped me a lot , and when i go and and pick my pig up it takes me a minute to get her but, ones i get her shes fine and lets me hold her and doesnt struggle and, i wanted to know,do you have to do that with juno or winnie?

[@roseambler-boateng6516]

Hi I have a rabbit I want to get guiniea pigs for my birthday can I pick them up but not in a pestering way?😋😎😀

[@babyd0ll011991]

ohh also i cant tell if shes eating either like theres still alot of food in her bowl it looks like shes ben drinking....but its hard to tell if she has aten bc when my husband and i walk in there she holds still and acts like shes dead or something...idk what to to do...idk if i should just bring her back to the pet store wheres she happy and not so afraid.

[@isaiahcampbell4171]

WHAT'S THE BEST CAGE TO BUY🤔🤔🤔

[@daeguclub8909]

What if they bite you when you rest your hand in the cage I'm really nervous

[@lalalea7604]

I reallyyyy need help. My guinea pig's nails are getting big... to big. But he wont let me pick him up. Also, we dont have a pet carrier so we cant bring him anywhere to get his nails done. This is a big problem, any suggestions?

[@pandaswarfare697]

My Guinea pigs are Both 24 weeks old And hates being picked up, What do I do?!

[@siennamora380]

What bedding do you use for your guinea pigs.

[@katie100katherine]

What do you do if you move between houses and you can't take your guinea pigs?

[@johandeconing974]

Do you do the same to put ait on the ground and in there pen?

[@evizials]

but my pig is male and it has a 1+-$ and idk if I can hold it like that

[@fuzzypuppyluver_3212]

How is your Guinea pig just sitting there? I ve had mine for 2 months, and I can't pick them up and I can only touch one of them. They are NEVER still. If I tried to do that, she would just crawl around and run everywhere and hide under the pillows or something. Any tips? Or do they just become more relaxed when they're older? XD

[@Angeliss77]

FuzzyPuppyLuver I have 2. And I couldn't pick them up either. I learned be still when you put your hand in the cage. Don't move your hand too fast, just very gentle..then when she runs under her house be gentle, putting your hand on her softly..pick her/ him up fast. Worked for me, hope this helps you :D

[@Swaypurr]

I'm thinking about getting a guain pig and my grandma said I can only have one but people is saying that they need a friend is that true

[@darliipooh79]

Everything I put my hand in front of my guinea pig he bites it.what do I do?

[@Edward-co3ne]

I just got two females they are sisters they wont move, they were just put into a cage, is this normal?

[@MissCavyQueen]

Hmmm...sometimes guinea pigs will cry if they are not used to being held and scared. Also ensure you are not petting or moving their fur in the wrong direction, as it can discomfort them. I'm sure the more you handle them the sooner they will be comfortable will it :)

[@wisekimberly777]

Pippin!! That’s one of my new babies names! I just got two and their names are merry and pippin. I love them ❤️

[@marshallbouldin9172]

When I hold or play with my guinea pig he always pees and poops every were what does that mean??

[@wolfiewolfpack7011]

hey can you help me because I just got two of them and one of them is terrified

[@KaileeKrafted]

every time i pick her up like that she kicks like crazy or if i put her in my lap she runs behind me , and sometimes pees white .ive had her for almost a year now and im getting another guineapig in august after summer school & im just wondering if im going in the right path with her p.s her name is penny

[@handsomeboy963]

@MissCavyQueen have any of the piggies gave You a warning sign? (teeth chattering). What would you do if they do that towards you?

[@oliviagracex865]

Please can you do a Q&A about your Guinea pigs! Here are a couple questions if you do this How long have you had each of your guinea pigs? How do you get a guinea pig to like and play during floor time? Is it possible to change the way a guinea pigs hair grows?

[@lindamckendrick2699]

i have 2 females and one male adoptee's....the boy is going to be nutered in the next 2 months but until then we are slowly introducing them with him inside the run and them outside......now do you think there will be any problems because its 2 female's...oh by the way, the females are mother and daughter...thanks

[@keonnawhitehead1473]

okay so im getting a guinea pig for christmas and i would like to know what is the best foods and bedding for them.

[@edenp.2414]

For bedding, Carefresh and ASPEN is the best choice, or you can always use fleece.

[@jadeballinger7334]

it kinda also depends on your pig because I would use wood shavings and my old guinea pig got irritated skin by it so I moved to a softer bedding and with food I use dry pellets but twice a day give her lattice and such

[@hopemisek9599]

Hi guys dose any one know somewhere nice to get guinea pigs from in NSW? my friend trying to find where to get them from.

[@cloudytears315]

If the piggies feel like they are not being supported correctly, will they bite?

[@missdee4927]

My guinea pig is comfortable enough with me for lots of things including even crawling into my lap, but I can not get him to be as still as the guinea pig in this video.

[@actuallymermaid2562]

my guinea pigs whistle when i enter the room what does that mean?

[@martinhalimasadiaschulte9750]

You videos have really been educational and helpful. ..Thank you

[@ethanbaltzer3020]

Hey i was wondering if you could do a video about the pros and cons about the diffferent types of fur thanks!

[@Capricornmoonwarrior1226]

Your guinea pig is so cute😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😽😽😽😽😽😽😽😽😽😽😽😽😽😽😽😽

[@relevantbunny2029]

When I take my Guinea pig out of her cage she doesn't do anything. She either climbs into my lap or onto a pillow I have for floor time .

[@gillianking2566]

Do not chase your piggie if they are scared.Put a covered cushion in the cage and gently encourage them to go in it. Then pick up the cushion and put it on the floor with some treats nearby. They will soon associated the cushion with treats and you will have no problem taking them out. Repeat this action daily. You will soon have no issue.

[@johandeconing974]

Do they need the trust to make them stay how do you make em stay?

[@kaylachin1747]

But what if the guinea pig poops on you while holding it?

[@ErrorSGhost]

Are your guinea pigs litter trained? I've heard of it and don't know if i should try it

[@fluffthehamster2094]

My guinea pig Gizmo dislikes being held this way. He usually squirms around until he is laying down on my forearm, and he slips from there alot. Is there a way I could get him to let me hold him this way?

[@MrsLoveHamsters]

Hold him quite tightly so he cant run away. He will soon get used to it c: But don't hold him too tight because they are fragile. Hope this helps!!

[@cutieredpanda1544]

also let him kiss nibble and smell u so he knows ur scent

[@mermaidbeauty3]

MissCavyQueen i live in Australia so were would i get timmithy hay

[@kelsi8357]

can you make a video on guinea pig noises

[@thetwinscrollers146]

plz make a video about the foods it can and cant eat