How can i get my pig to stop attacking me?

My new guinea pig, Jasper, is very aptly named because he loves to bite...just like a vampire! Every time I stick a hand in the cage, he strikes, even if it's just to give him fresh water অথবা food. And he's even worse if I try to pet him অথবা hold him. I've had 4 pigs before him so I know that they nip sometimes but I've never had one just attack like that. Why is he doing that? And আরো to the point, how can i teach him to stop?
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Lovelyladylaura said:
Trying giving him some খাবার he really likes before u try anything else put it down away from him so he cant bite u, while he busy munching away try refilling his bowl and water then after a while try stroking him, after he has got use to that then try picking him up. Having a big hand come at u has to be scary for a guinea pig lol. Also i have one of this snuggle pockets that u can put him in so he cant scratch অথবা bite u :) go on chucklebunnies.net and see for urself :) hope this helps x
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ronquiescabal said:
I don't know because my guinea pigs don't do that. I haven't been bitten দ্বারা any of my two guineas. They just প্রণয় to lick my hand, and sometimes their teeth would touch my skin. Maybe আপনি scared him when আপনি first brought him home. All I know is that guineas rarely bite. Yours isa very isolated condition. But, don't give up. Guinea pigs are gentle in nature. maybe he is just scared. MAybe আপনি can calm him down দ্বারা giving him treats, and as he is eating, stroke him gently in the back. If he purrs, that's a good start. Talk to him often with a calm voice. Do not scare him.
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AnnaMonkey said:
Well, guinea pigs sure like carrots. Sometimes when he bites me, it just means he's hungry.
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