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Expert: Nicole Bury - 11/1/2009


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We have to female guineas about 14 weeks old. Today 1 tried to get on the others back several times,but wasnot aggresive with her.Also she keeps sniffing round the others bottom. We only noticed her doing this today Is it normal?

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Hello Susan!
This is very normal. My girls are sisters and they still try to hump each other! That is what your girls are doing, Humping. As long as they are not hurting each other than this is normal. Let they get there jollys and if they start to fight, just separate them.

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Nicole Bury

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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!

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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!

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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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