Why is my guinea pig always popcorning when I am near him?

Words wonderful words I love them. Popcorning like frolicking, cajoling and cavorting can be interpreted in many ways by all and for all species. A prey or predator has only one defense, attack, feeding or mating option usually and they both involve and include movement; Toward or away from something/one. read more

"Popcorning" in a guinea pig is a sign of excitement or agitation, in which they make sudden movements, typically jumping in the air while flicking their head or rear. Many guinea pig owners consider it a sign of happiness, often associated with the guinea pig being excited about a human approaching because they anticipate something good - new bedding, food, toys, attention. read more

Popcorning is a very cute behaviour guinea pigs do when they are excited. They commonly do this when they know you are going to give them food, hay, or treats. Some also popcorn when you let them out their cage/ allow them to have exploration time in a playpen or around the house. read more