We've read lately that wild mice can carry and spread mites for one thing. In an effort to be preventative we have been looking for a safe way to discourage...
i wouldnt think it was harmful peppermint has been here for colds and flue for many years love norma xx ... From: Green Mt. Gerbils <gmgme007@...> To:...
I've never heard of Peppermint Oil as a deterent for keeping rodents out of
places. I have heard of using moth balls but, I would not recommend that. Been...
We Googled "keeping mice away" and that was one of the methods it suggested, plus others which we won't use. Also baking soda was mentioned sprinkled around...
Hi all Well, I took them to the vet today to be sexed and seperated. Turned out that 4 were girls, and 3 were boys. I was pretty happy with the mix, as this...
Hey Bob, sorry I didn't reply sooner, but I wasn't able to access the chat group.Yahoo (yahell as Maurenn calls it) has really been messing up my e-mail and...
Hey Bob, you did get a good mix. I think it'll work out good.You'll be able to have a family goo unit. The males should get along fine. You won't have to worry...
hi there Bob sounds like you have everything organised you are doing really well you know , yes i agree what you say here about pet shops they just done look...
Ok, here's one I've not seen addressed but may have been previously. I've been thinking lately of popping a bunch of air-popped popcorn and letting my goos...
Way to go Bob! I wish I could get up the courage to say things to petshop managers too sometimes. The shop where I got my goos from actually was pretty good...
Thanks Anne! I usually bite my tongue, but in cases where I see that damage can be done, I try to do it tactfully. It was just in this case that the woman had...
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Heya Norma Well organized, me? They <the boys> sat in thier little cage that we put them in when they were seperated for 2 hours while I ran to the store to...
Heya Hilly Thanks for the words of support. I really do feel like I did the right thing, especially after seeing the 3 little stinkers sleeping curled up with...
Degas has a rather crusty ear tip that seems to bother him if it is touched too much. Any suggestions? I'm not sure what is causing it and haven't been able to...
Hi Bob Well, even if they're a little cross with you, they're still far better off in your care than this pet shop's, Bob! Yes, sometimes it takes a little...
Hi Veronica It sounds like it might be ear mites - looks for tiny black specks inside his ear. (of mite poo.) If it is, there are preparatory treatments you...
*hugs* Well done, Bob! I had a similar situation when I found Fergie and Giggsy. I'd gone in intending on buying a pair of degus, but these poor guys looked...
I just wanted to say thank you to Hilly for posting that Chin/Goo treat recipe. I made some last night (which ended up slightly overbrowned because I forgot...
Hey Ilene, your very welcome. I'm so glad they turned out good ya. It really sounds like you needed them (with people giving nuts and stuff). Yep, the...
In the group file xxx ... From: Rita Fox <jafraqueen@...> To: degumail@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, July 5, 2006 7:29:40 PM Subject: Re: [degumail]...
Olive Oil is also a great remedy for ear mites...less in fat too! LOL ... From: degumail@yahoogroups.com Date: 07/05/06 12:35:22 To: degumail@yahoogroups.com ...
Where is the receipe posted for the treats? I'm in Degumail and can't find it under files, photos, links or database? Clue me in...I want to make those treats...
Lori, the recipe is located in Files, it's called chin cookies. It's also the only thing I've put in Files..... if that helps. They're safe for both goos and...
Heya Maureen Yeah, they are tearing up the new cage. I'm already seeing modifications I have to make to it! But they were used to me playing with them alot...
Heya Ilene thanks for the words of support. I'm really happy with the decision, especially since it means I dont go to jail for burning the place down if I...
Hi Lori Look in Files - it's the 16th one down the page - "Chin Cookies.doc", ok? It's hilly's recipe, but here it is again to save hunting for it . . . . Have...