Hi Kelly,
I've found (being on the list for several months) the best ways to
get replies are:
1) Make sure you've read up on gerbil care already, so that you have the
basic questions already answered, here's a good site on Frequently Asked
Questions:
http://www.netherworld.com/~mhaines/gerbil.html
2) If it is an emergency, put "help" or "emergency" in the subject line
(also David Hinsley has and SOS email address, but I can't find it at
the moment.)
3) Ask one question per email and don't add a lot of extra text or the
question might get lost.
4) If someone takes the time to send a personal reply, send a personal
thank you.
Good luck -- I've learned so very much from the people on this list and
hope that you do too.
-- Donna A.
ubu noir wrote:
> Hi, I posted a question last week about my female gerbils mating. I
> only received one reply, and nothing conclusive. The past 4 or 5
> questions I've posted have gone unanswered as well. This scares me as
> I have to rely on the list for most information and diagnoses as there
> aren't any capable vets in my area. What were to happen if there were
> a real emergency? I had one several weeks ago that went unanswered,
> luckily it turned out to be okay, but what if it doesn't next time?
> I've discussed this off-list with a couple members and they have the
> same reservations about these problems as I.
>
> Thanks, and sorry for the grumpy post,
> Kelly Moore
