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23816
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...
Green Mt. Gerbils
gmgme007
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Jul 3, 2006
1:27 pm
23817
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:...
NORMA JAMES
normaj2002
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Jul 3, 2006
3:29 pm
23818
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...
Lori Trueblood
lorilit
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Jul 3, 2006
4:11 pm
23819
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...
Green Mt. Gerbils
gmgme007
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Jul 3, 2006
5:41 pm
23820
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...
Bob
bdonald1964
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Jul 4, 2006
4:30 am
23821
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...
Hilly
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Jul 4, 2006
6:19 am
23822
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...
Hilly
hilly_bean2001
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Jul 4, 2006
7:00 am
23823
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...
NORMA JAMES
normaj2002
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Jul 4, 2006
11:10 am
23824
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...
Carol
mommygott
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Jul 4, 2006
4:32 pm
23825
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...
sandibelle5
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Jul 4, 2006
8:32 pm
23826
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...
Bob
bdonald1964
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Jul 5, 2006
5:06 am
23827
If that works it will be awesome, keep us informed! Steven Brencur Rapid Host <http://rapid-host.com/> KaozInk Galleries <http://galleries.kaozink.com/> ...
Steven Brencur
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Jul 5, 2006
5:11 am
23828
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...
Bob
bdonald1964
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Jul 5, 2006
5:18 am
23829
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...
Bob
bdonald1964
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Jul 5, 2006
5:31 am
23830
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...
3R Rescue
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Jul 5, 2006
8:18 am
23831
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...
Maureen Ranson
morteenr
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Jul 5, 2006
9:52 am
23832
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...
Maureen Ranson
morteenr
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Jul 5, 2006
9:59 am
23833
*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...
Ilene
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Jul 5, 2006
1:28 pm
23834
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...
Ilene
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Jul 5, 2006
1:41 pm
23835
your little one needs to be treated for ear mite ,love norma xxx ... From: 3R Rescue <ratgirl@...> To: degumail@yahoogroups.com Sent:...
NORMA JAMES
normaj2002
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Jul 5, 2006
2:24 pm
23836
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...
Hilary Edgin
hilly_bean2001
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Jul 5, 2006
2:50 pm
23837
Thank you! I will pick up some meds for him asap! :) Veronica...
3R Rescue
vegan5353
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Jul 5, 2006
5:31 pm
23838
did i miss it? i didn't see the treat receipe?!?!?! can you resend it or is it in the group file? ....
Rita Fox
dartingmom
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Jul 5, 2006
6:35 pm
23839
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]...
NORMA JAMES
normaj2002
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Jul 5, 2006
9:09 pm
23840
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 ...
Lori Trueblood
lorilit
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Jul 5, 2006
10:47 pm
23841
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...
lorilit
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Jul 5, 2006
11:04 pm
23842
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...
Hilly
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Jul 6, 2006
12:51 am
23843
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...
Bob
bdonald1964
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Jul 6, 2006
4:28 am
23844
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...
Bob
bdonald1964
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Jul 6, 2006
5:04 am
23845
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...
Maureen Ranson
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Jul 6, 2006
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