It's because scientists have concluded that guinea pigs never made these noises in the wild, probably because they never had humans hand feeding them pellets and treats. So through ..... For example, sometimes when I hold and pet my silkie cavy, she would whine to tell me she wants to roam free. read more
Like the purr, chutting happens when your guinea pig is relaxed, happy or content.Sometimes, while you’re petting your pet, you may hear them purr with some chutting in-between. Keep in mind, some guinea pigs live their whole lives only purring (no chutting) when they feel these happy emotions. read more