Sounds Purr vs Durr

[arionat799]

I read that guinea pigs both purr (=happy) and durr (=angry) How do you tell the difference between the two? Thanks!

 

[HannibalLecter]

A sharp or shorter purr means they are afraid, or dislike the situation. Often comes after strange, new or loud noises, and those pigs whom dislike a certain body part touched. Any kind purring from my pigs is a negative sound, but some claim their pigs purring is positive.

A much softer, cooing noise means they are content & happy. Mine will do this while falling asleep during lap time, or when grooming me/each other.

 

[guineapigs2468]

With one of my piggies it is easier to tell, because she is an Abyssinian and if I stroke one of her rosettes in the wrong direction she will make a sudden "Durr" sound. With the purring it seems to last longer, and the pur seems to sound more relaxed. But with some piggies it is harder to tell. So I think if it is a quick sudden noise it is the "Durr" sound meaning they might be scared. If the sound lasts for awhile and your piggy seems relaxed that is the "purr" sound.

 

[guineapigs2468]

Never mind Hanniballecter got there before me.