I found this article on the internet. This may help you understand your cavy better as you learn to identify the sounds they make and meet their needs accordingly. Fun…
GUINEA PIG SOUNDS
Guinea pigs have a large vocabulary and it can really help you and your guinea pig if you have a better understanding of what your guinea pig is saying. Here are a few descriptions of noises a guinea pig can make. Hopefully in the future I'll be adding a few sound recordings of my guinea pigs.
Wheeking
Wheeking is aimed at us humans *feed me now please*. I have regular times when I feed my piggies fresh veggies, early morning and evening so they tend to be at their loudest at those times. If it's veggie time I only have to pass their cage and they tell me "where are you going? its feeding time mum". But if they hear anything that sounds suspiciously like food might be coming, they will also start a chorus of wheeks. Even closing the back door signals some lovely fresh grass might be on its way.
Rumbling
A rumble which is like a vibrating/purring sound is usually when a male piggy is romancing a female piggy. Females can also make this sound to another female if she's in season. Rumbling is very much like the sound of a piggy purring only deeper with a vibrating effect, while swaying their hips from side to side.
Purring
Purring which is similar to a cats purr, only faster and means enjoyment/pleasure. You may hear this sound if you are petting your piggy. Purring actually has a double meaning. If its very sudden and you aren’t petting your piggy then this purr sounds even shorter and they will suddenly stand like a statue, its because they have heard a sound like the telephone ringing or a knock on the door and they are afraid of this sudden strange noise.
Shrieking
Shrieking sounds like a very sharp high pitched wheek and it means your piggy has suffered pain. You may here this sound if another piggy has nipped a cage mate or you may hear several shrieks if your vet has given an injection. I remember my last visit to the vets when all my piggies needed mite treatment via injections. Poor Squeekie seemed to always be affected more by an injection as he screamed out so much; I could hear other pet owners in the waiting room, going awwwww. Poor little Squeekie, after a few cuddles from his mum he was fine.
Chubble/Muttering
This is a hard noise to describe, but hopefully by explaining what my piggies do while making this noise, it will hopefully help you identify this noise. When your piggies are out and about you'll notice they will be happily walking around the floor as they go about their business, they will also make a chubble sound. It really sounds as though they are muttering to themselves. It means they are relaxed and contented. My Peachy also makes this noise while I'm petting her, accompanied by little purrs in-between, it means she is very happy. As soon as I lift her up and start petting her she will make this sound, quickly followed by looking at me and licking my face :)
Whining
Its really the only word I can describe this sound, or you could say moaning. Its usually heard when a Guinea Pig is resting and if disturbed by another piggy in the cage they let their feelings known by moaning at them. It starts of fairly quiet but will increase in volume if the intruding piggy doesn’t get the message. My Jasmine likes to complain sometimes, Sweetpea or Jake don't even have to touch her, they could just be tugging at some hay that happens to be close by, and Jasmine will then start having a moan. If she's feeling a bit too stroppy she will chin them out of the way or give a little back kick. Its never serious and no fights ever break out, she's just telling them to leave her alone. Peachy and Squeekie also like to moan a bit, especially Squeekie when he wants to be under his mountain of hay by himself.
Guinea Pigs will also have a moan at humans if they don't like what they are doing. Clover dislikes being petted anywhere passed her waist, she will also grumble when she's wanting a wee, its just Clover's way of telling me "I need the loo mum".
Teeth Chattering
A piggy that starts teeth chattering is an upset/angry piggy. If a piggy is heard doing this to another piggy it means they are agitated and are warning the other piggy to keep away. If a piggy dose this to you, they are also telling you to keep away. Because my Jasmine doesn’t like to be picked up, on the rare occasion she will even chatter at me. She's never bitten me though, she just hates being lifted up, once in my arms she's a very happy piggy.
Chirping
A rare sound made by some Guinea Pigs. I have only ever had the good fortune to hear and see my Sweetpea making this sound. I was in another room and suddenly heard what sounded like a bird singing; I even thought a bird may have flown through a window by accident. When I came to investigate, there was Sweetpea with her head held high singing like a bird. Her little lips were going in and out as though she was whistling a tune. All my other piggies were very still and quiet as though they were listening to Sweetpea singing. I was so chuffed to witness one of my piggies making this sound, it lasted about 30 seconds. Nothing unusual was happening, so I don't know why she was making this lovely sound, when she stopped she went straight to her food bowl as though nothing had happened. My other piggies also carried on about their business.
Taken from http://jackiesguineapiggies.com/guineapigsounds.html
In addition to the above article, I managed to find a site that has samples of guinea pig sounds too. Click on the respective links to hear the sounds made by your cavy. See if you can identify them by now and know what to do when you hear ……
HUNGRY PIG
LONELY PIG
HAPPY PIG
CURIOUS PIG
ANGRY PIG
KEEP AWAY!!
OohLahLah..
STRESSED PIG
Taken from http://www.mgpr.org/MGPR/Guinea%20Pig%20Sounds.htm
WHAT TO FEED YOUR CAVY?
Large, unlimited amounts of fresh hay should be offered daily. Young guineas should be introduced to hay as soon as they can eat on their own. Mixed grass hay or Timothy hay is preferred because it is lower in calories and calcium than alfalfa. It is also higher in fiber. We recommend Oxbow Cavy Cuisine and Western Timothy
¼ cup per day of pellets (no added dried anything!) for adult guinea pigs. Unlimited pellets for guinea pigs younger than 6 months.
TRY TO FEED 3 VEGETABLE SERVINGS PER DAY. BE SURE ONE IS SOME TYPE OF LEAFY GREEN. PLEASE, NO MORE THAN 1 SERVING OF ANY GIVEN VEGETABLE!!
A variety is necessary in order to obtain the necessary nutrients, with one each day that contains Vitamin A, indicated by an *. Add one vegetable to the diet at a time. Eliminate if it causes soft stools or diarrhea.
Limit fruits to 1-2 tablespoons per 2 lbs. of body weight (none if dieting) from the list below of high fiber fruits. USE FRUIT ONLY ONCE OR TWICE A WEEK. Sugary fruits such as bananas and grapes should be used only sparingly. Guineas have a sweet tooth and if left to their own devices will devour sugary foods to the exclusion of healthful ones.
(!)=Use no more than twice a week. High in either oxalates or goitrogens and may be toxic in accumulated quantities over a period of time.
(*)=Use no more than twice a week.
Vegetables:
Alfalfa, radish & clover sprouts
Basil
Beet greens (tops)*
Bok choy
Broccoli (mostly leaves/stems)* - 1 FLORET & STEM
Brussels Sprouts - 1 Sprout
Brussels sprouts – 1 SPROUT
Carrot & carrot tops* - 1 CARROT
Celery – 2 INCHES, cut in 1 inch pieces
Chard (red or green)* - 1 LEAF
Cilantro – 6 - 8 STEMS AND LEAVES
Clover – 10
Collard greens* - 1 LEAF
Cucumber – 1 SLICE
Dandelion greens and flowers (no pesticides)* - 6 LARGE OR 10 SMALL
Endive*
Escarole
Green peppers – 1 SLICE
Kale (!)* - 1 LEAF
Mint
Mustard greens* - 1 LEAF
Parsley* - 6 - 8 STEMS AND LEAVES
Pea pods (the flat edible kind)*
Peppermint leaves
Radichio – ½ CUP
Radish tops – 3 LEAVES
Raspberry leaves
Romaine lettuce (no iceberg or light colored leaf) or red/green leaf - 2 LEAVES
Watercress*
Wheat grass
Fruits - 1 CUBIC INCH:
Apple
Blueberries
Papaya
Peach
Pear
Pineapple
Plums
Raspberries
Strawberries Melon
Orange (including peel)
Tomato
Absolutely NO Chocolate (Poisonous!!!), cookies, crackers, breakfast cereals, bread, pasta, yogurt drops or other "human treats." There is research to suggest these items may contribute to fatal cases of enterotoxaemia, a toxic overgrowth of "bad" bacteria in the intestinal tract.
Taken from http://www.mgpr.org/MGPR/Guinea%20Pig%20Diet.htm
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