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Expert: Nicole Bury - 10/27/2009


Question
my daughter was given  2 sweet pigs for her b-day..we interact with them everyday..I can see their different personalities..how long until they will bond with us..and want us to hold and talk and play? they were 5weeks on sept22..I don't think they do not like us..just waiting for a bond..also do they need to be bathed? they seem reallt clean for a caged pet..thanks dk

Answer

Shadow and Gypsy
Hello!
My giunea pigs still run and hide when they see me, wont let me pick them up regulary, and squirm while I hold them. Its been since April 12th! Dont expect a dog-human relashopship from a giunea pig. I promise that they do not and will never hate you, sweet lil things like that. Give them some time and chasing them for a hug... Exercise! Lol!

Bathing guinea pigs is optional, I do it for fun. Never bath them in the winter months, wait or a hot day in the summer or spring.

Nicole Bury

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

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.

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