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stephanie - 2012-03-20
i have a new skinny pig, and I'm having an issue keeping it warm. I'm thinking of putting it in a fish tank so I can put a heat pad on the bottom, but someone thought it might be too noisy for the little guy. does anyone know if that is true? please help....thanks

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Charlie Roche - 2012-03-21
Noisy no. OK you can put the little fella in a fish tank given it's large enough and place paper towel on the bottom (so it doesn't slide). Then put carefresh or some bedding on top of the paper towel. Place a heating pad on low under 1/2 the tank so the little fella can be as warm (or cool off) as he wants. You could also place a heat lamp shining over 1/2 his cage and he could do the same thing.
Anonymous - 2012-12-24
you could place a wool sock over the pig and secure with a little duct tape. I did this once cause the piggie had severe derm. I found out that using a little kitten revolution flea med cures dermatitus on guinea pigs. I cut the toe and heal off the sock and cut 2 holes for front feet then slip it on and loosely duct tape the sock so it stays.

Shar - 2012-12-11
i have 2 Abyssinian guinea pigs and i just got a skinny pig yesterday, i slowly introduce them one by one then all 3 of them were getting along on the couch, playing eating etc. but once i put the skinny in the cage with them then the other 2 seemed to get territorial and aggressive, now i have the cage split in 2 so now they are separated but will they always be aggressive? or will in pass? i don't want to have to keep the skinny piggy separate and alone

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Clarice Brough - 2012-12-13
You may have a couple of males. Females almost always get along while males will tend to fight if there is a females around. Males usually get along IF they were raised together, but if there is a female around then they may start squabbling as well. Also, older guinea pigs don't always take to a new comer (especially older males).
renee - 2012-12-24
I separate the pig causing commotion and eventually the fighting subsides. I leave the trouble maker by itself for a few days and when the piggie gets ornery I seperate it again. I do this until it learns that it will get along or be lonely.

Maria Gilbert - 2012-12-23
The American Guinea-pig is an absolutely gorgeous, and extra ordinary creature.

Cole - 2012-12-21
@dawn ... I myself breed rabbits and I see you have encountered a choice between mini rex and mini lop. The mini lops that I have and sweeter and more intelligent than the mini rex as tho the mini rex are more playful and adapt to a person very quickly. I hope you come to a conclusion.

Ebdal Myan Guaffar - 2012-12-18
he is so cute i am interested in buying him but how much does it cost?

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Jeremy Roche - 2012-12-18
It will vary on the area you live. Maybe include that info and a brreder will contact you!

Ebdal Myan Guaffar - 2012-12-18
he is so cute i am interested in buying him but how much does it cost?

Leah Kenny - 2009-06-18
I have one guinea pig, and that guinea pig is so cute.

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Sandy - 2012-12-13
I recently 'rescued' a guinea pig from a pet store. I didn't like her cage with the wire bottom. I have always loved guinea pigs, and had them years ago. Here I go again. Anyway, her name is Lisbeth, and she has long hair. She was sold as an Abby, but alas, the only rosette is on her head, then comes the long hair. Needless to say, lots of brushing and butt checking. She seems happy by herself, but somedays I think maybe she should have a companion. Sandy

Emily Lindsey - 2011-02-15
My husband, Troy brought our baby girl home on 02-14-11. It was a wonderful surprise to come home from work and see the work Troy put into setting up her cage and everything. She wasn't due to come home til about the first week in March. But I think Troy made me think that just to surprise me. Her name is DottieMae.

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dawn - 2012-12-12
im looking for my first rabbit and i cant decide if i want a mini lop,netherland dwarf, or mini rex. i live in a farely big place. which would be best?

Shelly Long - 2012-12-11
I just got a 6 month old rabbit! It is a netherland dwarf mixed with a mini rex! It is black and soooooo cute! It is an outside rabbit! Me and my sisters share it and I don't mind.

tina sweitzer - 2012-12-10
looking for a small female leaf muntjac deer to buy, that is a newborn, that does not get any bigger then between 10 to 15 pounds i love deer, a Christain woman, would take very good care of the deer, i know God will have me take care of all his deer when i get to heaven i am 52 years old, have a very small calm sheltie dog 2 years old, looks like lassie i am a nurse, and i am very loving and compassionate, would take very good care of the deer and would name it BAMBI!! LOV DEER, do not hunt deer and husband does not hunt deer either, we just love deer!!Gods beautiful creations!!!!!!!!!!1 how much you want for a female leaf muntjac deerthanks Tina Sweitzer, from Manchester, PA

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