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Cindy Hunt U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 10.00 Clarity of Response 10.00 Politeness 10.00 Response Time(hr) 99.3 --Last 90 Days(hr) 110.1 Total Questions 62	I can answer all of the general care questions of guinea pigs along with making suggestions on what to try and not try for the health of the animal. I utilize skinny pigs on a daily basis and maintain a caviary where I breed skinnys and carriers for educational environments. I can discuss breeding, gestation, day to day love, handling, do's/don'ts etc.
Pat VanAllen U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.94 Clarity of Response 9.95 Politeness 9.98 Response Time(hr) 7.6 --Last 90 Days(hr) 13.2 Total Questions 502	As volunteers, we were recently offered the option of setting up an account to take donations for our time and advice. For myself personally I feel this would be a conflict of interest, that it might compromise the integrity, sincerity and purpose of volunteering to share my experience and knowledge. It is my personal choice to continue freely giving help to those who come to me, and who trust that my motives are nothing more than the sincere desire to offer help or comfort to the pet owners in need. Having raised and exhibited cavies for many years I have extensive experience in cavy care and husbandry. I currently have an active breeding program for pedigreed show animals but do not encourage 'backyard breeding' for inexperienced owners. Although I don't encourage 'breeding for fun' I'm always happy to answer any questions from an owner who is in sincere need of help. Pet owners wanting to breed should understand that even experienced breeders have litter losses. The mortality rate is high in cavies. The chance for losing both sow and pups is always present, even with experience. Although this is a site for experts to assist owners, there is no expert .....
Sam Amison U.K. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.73 Clarity of Response 9.78 Politeness 9.92 Response Time(hr) 15.3 --Last 90 Days(hr) 18.3 Total Questions 343	I can answer most questions on breeding rearing and housing, though I would like to stress now that unless someone is wishing to keep all the offspring produced I do not support breeding. I have reasonable experience with illnesses and can offer a few remedies. I have a high level of knowledge on handling, social habits, herding and dietry requirements, as well as being able to deliver a crash course in their natural habitat if people wish to know.

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Cindy Hunt

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I can answer all of the general care questions of guinea pigs along with making suggestions on what to try and not try for the health of the animal. I utilize skinny pigs on a daily basis and maintain a caviary where I breed skinnys and carriers for educational environments. I can discuss breeding, gestation, day to day love, handling, do's/don'ts etc.

Pat VanAllen

U.S.

Available

As volunteers, we were recently offered the option of setting up an account to take donations for our time and advice. For myself personally I feel this would be a conflict of interest, that it might compromise the integrity, sincerity and purpose of volunteering to share my experience and knowledge. It is my personal choice to continue freely giving help to those who come to me, and who trust that my motives are nothing more than the sincere desire to offer help or comfort to the pet owners in need. Having raised and exhibited cavies for many years I have extensive experience in cavy care and husbandry. I currently have an active breeding program for pedigreed show animals but do not encourage 'backyard breeding' for inexperienced owners. Although I don't encourage 'breeding for fun' I'm always happy to answer any questions from an owner who is in sincere need of help. Pet owners wanting to breed should understand that even experienced breeders have litter losses. The mortality rate is high in cavies. The chance for losing both sow and pups is always present, even with experience. Although this is a site for experts to assist owners, there is no expert .....

Sam Amison

U.K.

Available

I can answer most questions on breeding rearing and housing, though I would like to stress now that unless someone is wishing to keep all the offspring produced I do not support breeding. I have reasonable experience with illnesses and can offer a few remedies. I have a high level of knowledge on handling, social habits, herding and dietry requirements, as well as being able to deliver a crash course in their natural habitat if people wish to know.

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Recent Answers

2012-02-09 5 dead babies after birth:

sometimes they just die, it is horrible but you can't really do anything about it and sadly we don't always know why this happens, stress can be a cause, but then sometimes they deliver fine when stressed

2012-02-09 guinea pigs:

There are number of reasons for no hair on the belly. If she's an older pig and obese it could be just 'wear and tear.' Skin diseases such as tinea can cause hair loss although that's usually more widespread

2012-02-09 mom/dad/baby:

Cavy boars are wonderful parents and you are right, they love their babies. That being said, you've already found out what happens when you leave them together. If your new baby is a sow he can breed her

2012-02-08 guinea pigs:

There's nothing to worry about unless you are showing your pig. Then he would have to meet the Standard and have only two. It would be like a dog having a couple of extra toes. Not a problem in the backyard

2012-02-08 How long after neutering will boar be infertile:

no no its fine, in fact I was going to post an email I got on this question from one of the other experts, [I was just reading the question about how long before a neutered boar is infertile. I

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