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Post by hpdegus on Apr 3, 2019 1:07:55 GMT
Would I just boil the stone before putting it in there? That would be easier for sure. And less stressful. Pickett did not appreciate me holding him to try to get a better look.
Very very true. Hopefully they'll settle a bit tonight so I can get a better idea tomorrow.
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Post by moletteuk on Apr 3, 2019 10:28:30 GMT
You can just wash a rock unless it has crevices, upside down tiles can be quite textured too.
I think it will probably need clipping if it is growing slightly oddly. I use small swiss army knife scissors, or you can get cuticle nippers which are quite good, it helps if you have a good light too. I usually take successive little bits off until it looks right to limit the chance of going into the quick. I've never gone into the quick, I think it might be quite high up. it's less scary than you think.
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Post by hpdegus on Apr 3, 2019 11:18:58 GMT
Great, I may try tile then. Thanks for the suggestion!
So it looks like he and his brother have torn off a good portion of that nail overnight. I did trim the ones next to it (they were also overgrown). He was very much upset with me, but forgave me pretty quickly when I gave him seeds! And you're right, it wasn't nearly as scary as i thought it would be.
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Post by bouncy on Apr 3, 2019 22:20:27 GMT
In all the years we kept guinea pigs, we only caught the quick twice, and that4just because of my mum's dodgy sight. The bleeding stopped very quickly, and the piggies in question didn't appear at all bothered.
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Post by deguconvert on Apr 3, 2019 22:43:44 GMT
I just shudder at the thought of trimming toenails on ANY little one; human, animal, or bird! The thought of clipping too close and causing pain and bleeding . . . just can't do it!!
Speaking of . . . time to take my dogs to the vet for a nail trim!
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Post by hpdegus on Apr 3, 2019 23:59:31 GMT
bouncy That's good to hear! Glad that piggies weren't bothered:) Guinea pigs seem so chill. I've thought about them as pets. Did you like them? deguconvert Ya, it really scares me too! I can't imagine doing it for a child! Birds need to have their claws clipped? I'm very lucky that my roommate has done this for mice before. She was super relaxed about it all. And Pickett was a trooper! He held mostly still. He bit me very very gently to tell me he didn't appreciate the procedure, but forgave me for extra treats Our man, clipping dog nails really really freaks me out. I would have to take them to a groomer!
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Post by winic1 on Apr 4, 2019 3:32:26 GMT
Some bird nails do indeed need to be clipped. I use a tiny, intense LED flashlight to back-light the nails, on all but the blackest nails this makes it possible to see where the quick is. My little flashlight has a little gooseneck, and then a magnet in the base, so I stick it to a large metal jar lid so it stands upright, then adjust the head to where it is easy to hold the foot and nail over it but it's not directly in my eyes. That way I have both hand free to hold the bird and the clippers.
Something that looks like this, but the magnet is in the bottom end so it stands upright:
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Post by deguconvert on Apr 4, 2019 4:13:01 GMT
That's a cool light, Winic! I'm sure I would discover many other uses for it than looking down the barrel of a rifle . . . especially since I don't own one . . . a bright light that can point anywhere tight and difficult to look into is an excellent thing to have!
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Post by winic1 on Apr 4, 2019 11:45:14 GMT
It is! Finch people use it to candle eggs, with that flexible neck you can aim it alongside an egg right in the little nest and not have to handle them. (Little dental mirrors are very popular with finch people, too.)
And things that have fallen down tight spaces, and is the kid's sore throat just red or does it have little bumps and what color, and just WHAT is the cat so determined to get out from under the furniture.....
I couldn't find a listing for the one with the magnet on the bottom, but that's the one to get, not the one with the magnetic barrel, so you can stick it to things standing up. I think we found ours at Home Depot (building/hardware store for those across the sea), but you see them show up here and there. You can also buy them from online bird/pet supply places, some of the smaller ones have added these in.
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Post by bouncy on Apr 4, 2019 15:13:21 GMT
bouncy That's good to hear! Glad that piggies weren't bothered:) Guinea pigs seem so chill. I've thought about them as pets. Did you like them? Although technically my sister's, it was my dad that looked after them the most - he loved them, talked to them, and used to walk around the garden with them lying on their backs in the crook of his arm, talking to them in a baby voice about going to look for yummy dandelion leaves. Each evening, they sat very contentedly on his lap watching TV. I'll never forget the time they started fidgeting, he got frustrated because they wouldn't settle, then promptly weed on him. Lesson to father: If a piggie wriggles during one of its favourite pastimes, it needs a wee. After that, they always had a fluffy towel between them and his lap, because he'd rather put a towel in the wash than take the piggy back for a wee.
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Post by winic1 on Apr 4, 2019 17:38:34 GMT
We had a pair of piggies for my daughter, but as expected after a few years she kind of outgrew them (curses on puberty!). So every day I'd bring them their bowl of fresh veggies, and I'd call out "Piggies Piggies Piggies!" as I'd approach the cage. They quickly learned what that meant and would answer excitedly "Wheek Wheek Wheek!!!!". It got so anytime I called out "Piggies Piggies Piggies!" they'd respond with their "Wheek! Wheek! Wheek!!!!". It was so cute.
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Post by moletteuk on Apr 4, 2019 18:23:06 GMT
bouncy that picture of your dad does not match up very well with the other images in my head of your dad!
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Post by hpdegus on Apr 4, 2019 21:53:12 GMT
winic1 That is a really cool light! And sounds very useful for determining what the cat is trying to reach bouncy Awwww, that's such a great story! I has no idea they could be so interactive! I feel like a lot of people just kind of leave them in cages, but I love them image of taking them for walks in the garden! winic1 again! Puberty is the worst. But that is such a great story. They sound absolutely wonderful!
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Post by bouncy on Apr 4, 2019 23:25:59 GMT
bouncy that picture of your dad does not match up very well with the other images in my head of your dad! It confused us too! He used to do the same with our rabbits too. We only found out after they used to hone in on my dad when running around . As for the piggies, he'd retired by that stage, so couldn't have cared less!
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Post by moletteuk on Apr 5, 2019 9:38:43 GMT
Well now I'm thinking Father Jack!
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Post by bouncy on Apr 5, 2019 10:25:54 GMT
Well, he was one for drinks and ladies!
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Post by hpdegus on Apr 11, 2019 17:35:18 GMT
Pups and rescues have been in their respective nearby cages for 9 days now. Rescues haven't changed, still dont seem to care that the pups are there. Newt was extra vigilant the first few days, and pushed all the bedding away from the one shard wall so he could pace. Totally different now! Hes calmed down a ton. I haven't seen any fights between him and Pickett since that first night, so I'm taking this positively. I may try to move the barrier between the two cages, let them interact a bit more. We'll see how it goes!
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Post by moletteuk on Apr 11, 2019 18:19:41 GMT
Sounds good!
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Post by deguconvert on Apr 12, 2019 3:56:01 GMT
WOW those 9 days went quickly! I'm pleased with what you report! Removing the barrier would be a good next step. You're doing great!
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Post by hpdegus on Apr 12, 2019 21:53:47 GMT
Thanks guys for all the support! It's been about 2 hours since I removed the top barrier so they can see each other from just one level. There were a few initial noises grumping at each other, but nothing bad. Pickett didn't seem to care at all, while Newt did pace back and forth for a bit. The rescues did go investigate for a bit, but again, not long. Newt does periodically go back to check that side of the cage and chew at the bars, but I've been thrilled so far with how this is going
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