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Should you get your degu a male playmate or a female?
This all depends on what gender your degu is. If you have a male degu, you should get a male degu, but if you have a female degu you should get a female degu. In other words you should get same sex pairs. But oviously if you want to breed get a male and a female, but be warned they breed like crazy!
Can a dagus live with gerbils?
I'm assuming that by "dagus", you mean "degu". It's pronounced "day-goo", but that's how it's spelled is 'degu'. It's a cross between a kangaroo-rat, and a gerbil. A kangaroo-rat isn't a kangaroo and a rat, it's just a type of rat just like a pitbull is a type of dog, not it's own species. A degu is a fussy animal. If you get a degu at a very young age, you can put another degu in that young from another litter, or the same litter, but they tend to bond with the owner, and don't want to share attention which is why you don't want to have a degu for a long period of time, and then put a baby, or full grown degu in that same cage. Although a degu is part gerbil, it's not a good idea to put a gerbil in the cage with it. Degu's are feisty, and just want attention from the owner. You can do this if you'd like, but I have the most friendly degu, and she was very, very aggressive when even another degu was put in her cage.
How much hay should you feed your degu?
an unlimited supply of hay is fine they wont over eat on it they will just eat it as they want it! they will probably steal lots for there bedding mine do just replace any un-eaten hay when you clean the cage out!
Do degu's make good pets?
Degu's should be kept in pairs. They are very social and make good pets. They are playful and curious by nature. They need a large cage, toys and attention. They should have room to play with each other and with their toys. Toddler toys are usually good choices.
Why has the degu lost its tail?
Degu's can lose their tails as a form of defense, a degu should NEVER be picked up by it's tail. their tails do not grow back
What rodents can share a cage with a chinchilla?
The only animal you can cage with Chinchilla's are Degu's but even then there is a long introduction process and they are not guaranteed to get along. Talk to a breeder about how this is done.
How long does a degu live?
A degu as a pet lives averagely from 6-10 years, they often live longer if they have a companion degu. in the wild, they live around 2 years, due to disease and predators
How old should you be to look after a degu?
You should be atleast 6 years old. You can be older but you have to have responcibility over your pet. The degu is like a large hamster, some are vicious and some are friendly. i would recomend a degu as a pet.
Can you bathe a Degu in dirt?
Degus should take their bath in Chinchilla Dust. I have found that putting the dust in a container such as a glass fish bowl, or a container that will keep the dust from flying around. My degu's usually put their garbage into the container after taking their bath. They know I will change out the container. They are so intelligent. This dust keeps them clean and keeps the skin clean of oils that build up.
Can you tame a degu?
yes it is possible to tame a degu
When was Mountain Degu created?
Mountain Degu was created in 1844.
Where can you get a degu in Maine?
i have one degu i rescued from a place where they adpoted off his fellow degu separate and he was there for a while. i need to get him a new degu play mate....any places in southern maine??
