10 Best Ways to Interact and Play with Your Guinea Pigs!

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If you struggle to think of ways you can interact, play and bond with your pet guinea pigs, you're not alone! It can be difficult when they are going through the taming process, but by using these 10 different ways, you will see your guinea pig's confidence grow as they learn to trust you 🧡😀
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4:04 Encourage the zoomies?
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@bluerabbit7683 6 ай бұрын

There really is nothing more rewarding than seeing how much your guinea pig trusts you over time and hard work

@SqueakDreams 6 ай бұрын

Totally agree! 💚

@Dealerofdeath1998 2 күн бұрын

Gaining my piggies trust and taming them both after only a few months of having them and talking to them and petting and hand feeding them was one of the most proud moments of my life i love piggies ❤

@gp_genuis105 6 ай бұрын

Yes!!! I hope that you and your piggies are doing well, Sarah! Your videos are a blessing to watch! 😁🥰❤️

@SqueakDreams 6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much, glad you enjoy!!

@gp_genuis105 6 ай бұрын

Of course! I hope you’ve been having a good wheek!

@AnnaAttig 6 күн бұрын

@@gp_genuis105 🤣

@kimm5310 6 ай бұрын

P I G G I E S ❤

@generalpublic6799 6 ай бұрын

Those are awesome ways. You can get more ways from guinea pig magazine too!

@tecneon 6 ай бұрын

They really love food and snacks you're so right 😂

@SqueakDreams 6 ай бұрын

Food is literally their world 😆

@Green_day75 6 ай бұрын

I have my lady’s hay bucket right in the middle of their cage. I love watching them race each other and popcorn around it. So cute!

@N3lly1 2 ай бұрын

This video is so useful! I got my pair of piggies a few days ago and will follow these tips to help them settle in and bond with me!

@rosemarydeller8744 6 ай бұрын

They are the cutest piggy family. My girls love a throw and cardboard boxes. x

@Sebastian_The_Great 24 күн бұрын

#10 is good! I’ll make sure to try it with my Guinea pig

@mias9336 6 ай бұрын

Your piggies are literally so cute ❤❤❤

@minx2702 6 ай бұрын

my guinea pigs love the bits when the pigs on cam lol

@user-kp6zg1cv5d 6 ай бұрын

Hi Sarah I have watched your vids for a while now you have inspired my to take such good care of my pigs I love your pigs thay are adorable you are an amazing guinea pig owner ❤️❤️

@princesskristan 6 ай бұрын

You have the cutest little herd!

@TheGuineaPigs02 6 ай бұрын

Yay I have been looking for tips to get my piggys to trust me a bit more , thanks

@SqueakDreams 6 ай бұрын

Glad it helped!

@coconutburrito 6 ай бұрын

I found your channel and subscribed your content is amazing I have Guinea pigs too there awesome animals

@HammyPetsWorld 6 ай бұрын

So sweet! ❤❤💕 I luv guinea pigs. The best way

@stevewohlwend1010 6 ай бұрын

So cute! I love watching my piggies search all around the cage for veggies that I hide. Even if Meatball can't find any of them and gives up.

@swedishcitizen09 6 ай бұрын

They are so CUTE!!!!!!

@AnnaAttig 6 күн бұрын

Agreed

@lindakroll3540 6 ай бұрын

I get such a kick out of Nacho. Trying to find the veggie when right under him! 😂 as always love watching and learning great things. You are an awesome piggie mom and a great teacher. ❤️

@madwitchful 6 ай бұрын

"Spread forage in their hay box to encourage..." and Nacho's like "yeah, I'm in!!!"

@user-ms9xe1sg2d 6 ай бұрын

Lots of fun things to play. We make cardboard box hideys.💕

@bucksguineapigtalks 6 ай бұрын

Once again, excellent video - cool camera-work and editing. My wife pulls up grass and goes to ours with kissing noises, they go absolutely bonkers ! 🤣 the younger ones quickly pick it up from the oldies and the circle is repeated and repeated !

@_oatmeal_123 6 ай бұрын

Your videos have inspired me to get piggies. You teached me so much about how to care for them and my piggies are so happy!

@susanaponte1579 6 ай бұрын

Sarah, Nacho is PRECIOUS!! Bless him, he's got to be one of THE CUTEST PIGGIES EVER!! Good going, I've been seeing ALL your videos I've missed, and he's a DOLL!! I have several Haypigs accessories, they enjoy their circus hidey, kabob, crash mat, their food bowl and I've gotten them some of Haypigs treats and forage from their website, I want their subscription box, however it's quite expensive for shipping to the U.S., so I currently subscribe to Piggie Box, because it's only 5$ to the U.S., more affordable! I love U.k. piggy items, they're different then what you get in the U.S., and in my opinion, better and cheaper, but the shipping cost is SO HIGH! The herd is just BEAUTIFUL, CONGRATS!

@user-gk9ke5yu5m 6 ай бұрын

thank you for teaching me

@Life_With_Anela 6 ай бұрын

I had a guinea pig that sadly passed away a few years ago and I teached her to touch me with her head when she wanted a treat❤

@nymphrot 27 күн бұрын

I'm so sorry for your loss 💔 I'm sure she was a lovely piggy, and it sounds like she loved you very much ❤️ that's such a cute way to ask for a treat 😭

@Life_With_Anela 26 күн бұрын

@@nymphrot yes we had something special with each other❤️

@grigsby1692 6 ай бұрын

hand feeding is my favorite way to bond with piggies, it makes me feel like a disney princess

@ivyknighton1609 6 ай бұрын

Amazing video! I love seeing Callie stand up, she is so cute!

@tanyadeveau2903 6 ай бұрын

So cute

@Luffy-wy4pq Ай бұрын

This helped A TON

@user-uw4vm7hw8w 4 ай бұрын

your videos are magic to watch🤩🥰

@marywilson1709 6 ай бұрын

So many amazing examples!!

@guineapigsue7785 6 ай бұрын

Congratulations on 100K ❤

@rosannw9357 6 ай бұрын

Sarah, Really enjoyed this video! I took notes as circumstances have changed and we now have one of the "grandpiggies" living with us indefinitely (we do not own any other piggies). This is a challenge since she is blind, but very sweet and fends very well as long as nothing in the cage is moved. She does not get along with other piggies (they tried!) so getting a friend is not possible. She recognizes my voice and the tapping on the veggie dish and finds her food from sense of smell. She bit me once since I scared her because I accidentally touched her from behind. I hope I am doing all the right things and all of your videos are invaluable. Wish me luck!!

@user-dn4el1gg6u 6 ай бұрын

sooooooooo cute guineas no mater the bad i love guineas they are the best my guineas ar cald nugget and lulu they are 25 weaks old

@mizu_the_floatzel 6 ай бұрын

I wish I knew this back in my younger years

@maggiesnana551 6 ай бұрын

Better than taping boxes & tubes, I use twine or jute & tie the cardboard together. Just poke holes through the cardboard where needed & poke the twine through. Then I don’t need to worry about them eating tape.

@Maddiesgopro 6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much you help me so much with my Guinea pigs!

@sunitaschrijvers3464 6 ай бұрын

Love watching your vids

@MagenMartin-uv4kd 4 ай бұрын

That it is so cute teaching them to spin aww

@Smiles853 6 ай бұрын

Ah yes so cute

@ThePigHut 6 ай бұрын

Congrats on 100K, Thank You for what you do!❤❤❤

@TheThreeMustyRats336 6 ай бұрын

The piggy’s are so cute 🥰

@janpienaar7132 6 ай бұрын

Love your vids thinking about adopting thx for all the tips❤❤️‍🔥

@SqueakDreams 6 ай бұрын

Yes! Do it 😍🤩

@gp_genuis105 6 ай бұрын

I highly recommend! I have 3 boys of my own and they are awesome pick-me-ups, even in your worst days! They can be amazing smugglers as well! 😂

@karinwebster1376 6 ай бұрын

Such good ideas Sarah. I shall certainly do the piggie cuddling near a hay box idea, why didnt I think of that?🤷

@bobawolfecoco3178 17 күн бұрын

my pigs have somehow recognised the sound of my lettuce bag lol

@michaelenemakoutz1437 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for a great video Sarah! 😊

@cindyterruso9698 6 ай бұрын

Wonderful Video as always Sarah. Really enjoyed it and love watching the girls and Nacho. Congratulations 🎉I heard that you met your 100,000 through some of the comments. No doubt that you wouldn’t. Saw on a reality show earlier this gentleman has 2 Guinea pigs he dresses up along with 2 chihuahuas, his mom and his fiancé will be coming to stay with him in a one bedroom apartment. Lol I thought of you. Anyway even though I don’t have my guinea pig anymore, I still enjoy learning from you and most of all watching those intelligent, cuddly, beautiful piggies ❤Thank you.

@HayPigs 6 ай бұрын

Excellent video - such good advice! 🙌

@candy11401 6 ай бұрын

A few other things you can do is: 1. wrap their veggies in newspaper and watch them get their veggies, might need some help as some Piggies are not as good with puzzles as others 2. don't put veggies or pellets into 1 place, scatter feed and hand feed 3. Piggie racers, set up 2 spaces that are the same, can include tunnels, boxes etc and put down veggie(s), put 1 Piggie in both spaces and see which 1 will find and get the veggie(s) quickest

@talkingraccoon525 6 ай бұрын

i also found that giving them different types of wood to chew on helps them too! you also notice that they can tell the difference between wood. one guinea pig preferred peach while another preferred pear

@SqueakDreams 6 ай бұрын

Interesting! Mine haven't bothered too much with twigs, once they liked apple sticks so I bought more but they didn't like them anymore after that 😂

@user-kp6zg1cv5d 6 ай бұрын

Your vids help me so much I started watching your vids for a few months and thay are so helpful keep going ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

@ChattylaineCreates 6 ай бұрын

Oh I really enjoyed training Pippin to go 'round and round' Merry never really got it... But we have just brought home Merry's new buddy, his name is Bernie and maybe I can train him to do it as soon as he's settled in. He's a 1yr old Abyssinian and he's totally gorgeous tricolour. So excited to finally have a friend for Merry. 😊😊😊😊❤️ Love seeing all your games for the herd, might have to try the washing line across the cage idea 🤔😁

@MissHappyPigs 6 ай бұрын

Great tips Sarah . If you put in the time, kindness and say repetitive words or routine. They really are fantastic furry friends ❤

@Marsvinehulen 6 ай бұрын

Great video as always❤ and congrats on hitting 100.000🎉I love worden toys for my piggies as one will chew on ANYTHING she once tried to eat a plastic bag, the dustpan and the brush. She is also VERY food motivated…😂

@gp_genuis105 6 ай бұрын

OMG!!! I didn’t even notice that!! Congrats, Sarah! You totally deserve it!!! 🙌🎉🥳

@rileymotyka3215 2 ай бұрын

😊😊❤😊I love you by Millie

@emmaclark9294 6 ай бұрын

Hi Sarah was just wanting to know where you got those gineua pig little place block offs from xx we love watching your videos 😊

@carolinaazevedo2088 6 ай бұрын

I squeek when bringing them dinner and they squeek back

@oanasamartean2147 6 ай бұрын

I love ur piggies. They are the cutest. My guinea pig Louis is staying in my lap right now. He is sleeping. Because of ur clips, now he sleeps with closed eyes. And I have him for only am month. He is a single piggie, but he is happy. For those who cant afford 2 if u take care of him really well, he will be happy Am I right? Single guinea pig gang here 👇

@sheeplosion 6 ай бұрын

Gosh, Callie really is a beautiful piggy. She still looks so small next to the others though.

@donieguiney404 6 ай бұрын

I'll be trying the little card board ball!! And maybe that living world teach'n'treat!!P.S Hope Nacho's tooth feels better

@christineparker8273 6 ай бұрын

Hi Sarah great video again I must have odd Guinea pigs as none of mine like pee flakes bought a big tub of them and not interested in them my two love burgess excel treats and they both do the cycle trick for them one of mine is a very cheeky boy and one very laid back both of them are my babies hope your piggy’s are ok with fireworks mine are fine it’s my dog he terrified of them

@SUSIEB0812 6 ай бұрын

Hi Sarah👋🏼Is Roxie’s right eye alright? It looks like the lower edge of it is swollen or has a small bump on it? Maybe I’m imagining things…hope so! Loved the video, btw! You take such excellent care of your sweet piggies💕💕💕

@olgasannikova4127 14 күн бұрын

They are so cute and relaxed and playful. Are they with you for long? How long would it take for you to build this trust and did you have piggies that bite you? We got 2 recently for the first time 2 weeks ago. They got into a loving home but they are very scared and one of them bit my 8 years old child while he tried only to pet him in a cage and he is very upset now. We want to keep them ( they are 2 males) and build that trust aswell.

@jenniferbrown8284 6 ай бұрын

Can you please make a pattern and tutorial on how to make a tunnel? 🥺🙏🏼 I love your other ones so much!! Coming from someone who is not the best when it comes to sewing! I Love your videos!!

@rebeccagray650 6 ай бұрын

Hi Sarah. Q) How often do you brush your piggies and check for hay mites? I adore your videos and piggies.

@user-hu7om8fy2m 6 ай бұрын

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@MarTina-on1ti 6 ай бұрын

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@pavithradesilva5595 6 ай бұрын

I got my guinea pig on friday and they haven't even came out of their hiding hut

@Teesside_Trainspotting 6 ай бұрын

I'm so sad. Today my guinea pig had a stroke or heart attack and died. She was only 1.

@DragonSisters123 2 ай бұрын

I’m so sorry, it WILL get better, be best friend/piggie passed of old age and I was devastated, it’s so hard but I adopted 2 beautiful girls a few days after he passed, it’s already a bit better❤😢

@purplehippo9540 6 ай бұрын

Hi! I have a smaller Guinea pig cage it’s right about a 2x3 cage which is the minimum amount for two piggies I feel really bad for having them in such a small cage but my parents won’t let them have a bigger cage what can I do to help them be happy and healthy in a smaller cage?

@laineyroy5509 4 ай бұрын

How often should I clean the guinea pig hay?

@user-dn4el1gg6u 6 ай бұрын

😀

@gillianeckersley5511 6 ай бұрын

My piggy's always try and eat the cover I sit then on when I have them out and hold them

@erikrlarson 3 ай бұрын

What should you do if you were in school? How would you give your Guinea pig a lot of hay

@SolarsStationery 6 ай бұрын

Wow great vid! ❤❤❤ but when I let my pigs out for floor time they just eat and they are already too fat- how do I interact without vegetables? Lovely piggies btw 🐹🐹

@SqueakDreams 6 ай бұрын

Guinea pigs are often naturally plump - a normal weight can be up to 1.4kg! If you really are worried about their weight, reduce pellets and any other dried hard treats they get, and perhaps sugary veggies (like carrots and other root veg) and fruit if they get them. Normal veggies are unlikely to cause them to put more weight on, you could scatter feed/do the veg challenge to get them moving a bit more 😄

@SolarsStationery 6 ай бұрын

@@SqueakDreams omg really?!!?? I thought the average weight was 700 to 900 grams!!!!!!!!!!! My pigs are around 950 I’m glad I don’t have to worry!

@bella_button 6 ай бұрын

Can I use pine bedding? Mine just says pine, it doesn’t say kiln dry.

@jaguarangel1107 2 ай бұрын

Posting in several areas, as I don't know if you'll see this, but my pig suddenly stopped being able to eat his veggie treats and also his favorite Timothy hay heads. He mainly prefers his pellets now. I've done a bit of research and found that their teeth can grow over and occlude the tongue. He really wanted his treats but just couldn't eat them, so we tried chopping his veggies very small, and he immediately was eager and able to eat them. Have you ever seen this? I've read that the vet may have to put them under and file the teeth down (hundreds or $1000 in my area). Someone mentioned even havinf to put the lig down! He's my friend and buddy, five years old, and otherwise is good health. Your thoughts please?

@SqueakDreams 2 ай бұрын

Have replied on your latest comment 😊

@st3venuniv3rse 6 ай бұрын

I must ask! How do I clean my piggy's!

@Production-1O1 6 ай бұрын

I have a mini mansion from PetSmart for my future guinea pigs and its 10square feet long do you think its a good size? (2 guinea pigs!)

@TBoneSteak5500 6 ай бұрын

Hey squeaks! I hope you are well and your pigs! Have you chosen someone? Also is it Okay to house a guinea pig in a fish tank? My grandma thinks it's okay but i don't, im thinking of getting guinea pigs and planing on a mid west cage

@Regu1usB1ack 6 ай бұрын

What breed is the long curly haired piggy?? ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

@diazepxm 6 ай бұрын

i always wondered why one of my guinea pigs likes to run around me when i sit in the middle of his cage xD

@Smiles853 6 ай бұрын

I SEEE PIGGIES

@AnaSantos-ot8fo 5 ай бұрын

I've read that certain veggies shouldn't be given more than two days a week. Is it true? Do yours have veggies every day? I have a young one, he loves being held but he's still very suspicious of us from time to time. He likes to pop up and look at us while he eats or "popcorns" around. I need to learn the meaning behind the sounds he makes. He's adorable and the prince of the house

@Musicalmonkey684 3 ай бұрын

Hey, yes that is true but only for some high sugar veggies that may make your piggies ill if they have to much of it - just like humans. But things like lettuce and most green veggies are safe for your pigs every day. Hope that helps

@user-sr1sz1zk9z 6 ай бұрын

My Guinea pigs are out side and have sorta become free range. Any tips?

@theresakelly8441 6 ай бұрын

One of my pigys just died, and I was wondering how you get over a death of a pigy?

@lisaschaap2604 6 ай бұрын

how much calcium is in wheatgrass?

@Bhumika_tilwani 4 ай бұрын

My parents are strict and like after a lot Of hard work they finally agreed to have one I can’t have two what can I do now I’ve only one

@Miaxxaly Ай бұрын

What breed is Phoebe?

@erikaero4312 2 ай бұрын

😆🥰

@julieanneclarke3969 4 ай бұрын

Are you better lifting them in pairs had mine since July still so skittish

@haastrupadefunke5753 6 ай бұрын

I want a gin gin ginie🎉🎉

@leninlenuncha 6 ай бұрын

I had my two lilpig for 1 year. I lost 1 today. Only thing i did was I bought some sawdust from petco three days later he was dead or wood shavings. Does anyone have any comments please

@ambrosia1050 6 ай бұрын

I recently got a guinea pig she is about 3 months old now and is being very aggressive she is always bitting me or rumbling when I pet her can someone please tell me what I'm doing wrong?

@essenceknight1097 6 ай бұрын

Maybe try hand feeding her snacks (vegetables or a treat) Guinea pigs are very scary animals and it takes a while before they trust you mines is about 4 months and she’s still shy but we’re working on it just try and be patient with her