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Guinea Pigs/Expert Profile
Expertise
I can answer every question anyone has! I am always willing to hit the books for other owners! I and my husband between me have 6 guinea pigs and one expecting, that we intend to keep 2 of. I can help with idle questions, everyday problems to serious health problems but I always suggest seeing a vet!
Experience in the area
I have had 14 guinea pigs in my life with more to come. I have volunteered at the local shelter just to work with the small animals on a weekly basis and I have been to countless vets to soak up there advice, as well as looking in my 50 something books on guinea pigs. I know almost everything I can wrap my head around about guinea pigs! Sometimes my husband, who is an exotic bird vet/guinea pig fanatic helps me with the questions to!
Organizations
None. Unfortunately ;)
Education/Credentials
I have taken community courses for pet care, including small animals, but I have not been to school formal education (I am not a vet). Currently I am in the process of becoming a published author and I have my degree in creative writing. Someday I will have my masters. I teach local classes for advanced creative writing and literature for teens.
What do you like about this subject?
I LOVE guinea pigs. I want the world to love them, and to stop eating them ;) !
Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:
Guinea pig females actually eat less when they are pregnant, not more as many owners think is a sign :) !
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ciara | 12/24/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you so much! :) I think ..... |
| Peanutsmom | 12/10/09 | 8 | 9 | 9 | Nicole was very clear in her responses ..... |
| Leanne | 12/04/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks so much for all your help ..... |
| JOAN | 12/04/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks Nicole. This was very helpful! Joan |
| marisa | 12/03/09 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
Recent Answers from Nicole Bury
2009-12-12 How to make 2 guinea pigs bond?:
Hello! I suggest putting them in a cage with a divider. This works best with C&C cages. Put a see-through divider between there living spaces so that they can see, smell, talk to and touch each other
2009-12-12 nose:
Hello! Is it a white patch just above the nose? I put in a picture of my late guinea pig Cappuccino, look at her nose. Is it similar? If it is, its just a birth defect and shouldn't be poked at, normal
2009-12-11 Classroom pet guinia pig- rash:
Oh my, get him to the vets!! This is a serious case of mange mites, not contagious to humans but very VERY horrible for piggy's. Taking him to the vet might get him some bandaging, cream, hair removal
2009-12-10 Guinea pig..... stuff.... I don't know how to explain it.... sorry:
Well the best time to mate is 4-6 months old. Guinea females can become pregnant at 2 weeks though. After one year the hip bones fuse up and are difficult to be moved apart when the birth happens. This
2009-12-10 guinea pig tooth- a problem:
Hello! I apologize for the wait! I forgot to mark myself as 'on vacation'! One word, Vets! Yep, time to see a vet (if you already haven't) to get a check for fungal infections and over growth. There
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