Behavior teeth chattering?

[allycat]

Hi everyone

I have had my new girl for over a week now. She is almost two years old. We are slowly adjusting to each other. When she is on my lap sometimes she will twitch her nose and then grind her teeth back and forth like she is munching on some hay. It seemed to happen when I talked in a soft voice to her. There was also a piece of bell pepper close by. I am not sure if this is the teeth chattering that I have read on various posts and would like some clarficiation to make sure she is not in too much of a stresfful situation and me at risk of getting a nip.

Thanks

 

[FlowersGrandma]

Hi everyone

I have had my new girl for over a week now. She is almost two years old. We are slowly adjusting to each other. When she is on my lap sometimes she will twitch her nose and then grind her teeth back and forth like she is munching on some hay. It seemed to happen when I talked in a soft voice to her. There was also a piece of bell pepper close by. I am not sure if this is the teeth chattering that I have read on various posts and would like some clarficiation to make sure she is not in too much of a stresfful situation and me at risk of getting a nip.

Thanks

Both of mine do that as well even when they haven't been eating. But believe me, it is not the teeth chattering you have heard about. hmy: Teeth chattering is just that. They clatter their teeth together very fast and it will drive you crazy. (Boys just finished round three this morning and are now asleep.)
What you describe doesn't seem to be that big a deal. My piggies do it in the cage too. And they don't bite unless you put your figure right near their mouth and they have no idea if you are food or you. So I don't think it's anything to worry about, at least if it is, you and I both are in trouble. lol Me times two!

 

[allycat]

thanks for the post, I didn't think it was teeth chattering but wanted some advice from the experts as I am very very new at this!

 

[Shivra]

YouTube - ‪2010-08-20 Guinea Pig Warning Signs‬‏

This video is a great example, there's no mistaking the chatter for chewin' its all good.

 

[allycat]

Thanks for posting the video link . . . my baby girl definitely does not look like that! I am happy knowing it is more chewing and don't have to be worry about getting a finger chomped off.