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About Dawn
Expertise
I can answer any question you got about Guinea pigs,Rats, Hamsters, Mice,Chinchilla's,Gerbils,Hedgehogs, Squirrels, Rabbits...Basically all RODENTS . Feeding, breeding, sexing,cages,illness,places on the internet to learn more, ect.
Experience
I have 1 guinea pigs at this time one male. I also have two rats. Earlier this year 2008, we had 106 rats rescued in our rescue here in Lake City. I have had rodents for quite some time and even run my own pages and a rescue related to rodents.
Each year we get several rodents that come in our rescue. From rabbits, rats, mice, gerbils, hamsters, and even exotics. It is fun and where many think that only cats and dogs need a place to come we often forget the little guys.
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http://www.flickr.com/groups/guinea_pig_heaven/ (admin of this group)
http://www.flickr.com/groups/guinea_pig_lovers/ ( moderator of group)
Publications
http://www.flickr.com/groups/guinea_pig_heaven/
Publications
http://www.flickr.com/groups/guinea_pig_heaven/
Education/Credentials
My education is based on rescuing rodents with the local Suwannee Humane Society, raising my own rodents through the years, and being around others in my area that also raise and breed animals.
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Suwannee Humane Society in Live Oak Florida.
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Expert: Dawn - 11/5/2009
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One of our first time mother chins, squirted pee at her own baby. The baby is only 2 weeks old and came through a PVC tunnel in their cage. After being out for about 5 seconds (long enough for mom to realize the baby wasn't a threat), Mom reared up and sprayed her baby in the face. Do you know why? Mom isn't the most social chinchilla. She is 3 and was rehomed to us 1 year ago.
Answer
This is territorial for some Chinchillas and relays being in charge or dominant. She knows that he pup but she wants to make sure it knows its place. If she was a very unsocial Chinchilla before then you can't expect her ,even with pups, to much different. As long as she is caring for them every other way she is just being stingy with this area of the cage. No harm just one stinky pup :)
Dawn
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