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It's not recommended because gerbils love to burrow and it gets in their eyes they should have wood shavings that are not pine or cedar as they cause respiratory problems and not sawdust because it gets in their eyes you can use sand in a sand bath which is a little box and you put a bit of sand in so they can wash themselves but not as the main covering or bedding.
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Can male degus live together?
YES if you don't want to breed degus the best option would be to keep males as degus have to live in pairs or groups and females are normally more bitey/stroppy if you want both boys and girls you could get the boys neutered but there is a risk like all animals there is a slight bigger risk with degus as they are smaller than say a dog but i have 3 degus that got neutered last year and they were perfectly fine hope this helped
How do degus sleep?
In piles with other degus and in their FLAT topped houses.
Can degus live outside?
Can degu live outside
I am planning to buy a degu do you need 2 degus or is 1 ok?
Two degus are much, much better.Two are better because degus are very social animals and absolutely crave attention. You could get one though, if you gave it lots of attention everyday.
Can you keep degus in an indoor rabbit cage?
Degus can live indoors no problem (actually, they should live indoors), but the size of the cage is a concern. Degus should live in communities -- at least, there should be two of them, but ideally there should be more than two. (Although, they must be introduced carefully; don't just throw a bunch of degus together!) Many "rabbit cages" on the market are too small for degus (and too small for rabbits!). A good-sized rabbit cage, multi-levelled, is fine for a few degus. Degus need toys and accessories in their cage, too.One person wrote: Try not to they could chew it up... There teeth are very sharp like they can chew stuff like cloths and blankets...
What are degus descended from?
Degus are related to rabbits and chinchillas. To say 'what are they decended from' is a different answer. The degus are decendants of degus. God created animals specially and they have only changed in ways credited to micro-evolution. Some amazing features God gave these little critters are: tails that will shed like a salamander, are great at digging, are very sociable, curious, and playful.
Why are degus unpopluar?
Degus are unpopular in some places, but popular in other. The reason why they are in the US is that it is against the law to ship them there because they are considered pests.
How much do degu's cost?
A pair of degu's from pets at home is about £40.1 Degu is £25 but 2 degus are £40.
Are Degus marsupials?
No. Degus are rodents, and rodent are not marsupials.
What are some other animals that live in china in the same habitat as the what other animals live with pandas what other animals that live with the pandas?
Pandas live with other animals which are birds, rabbits, snakes and insets
What is the legal requirement for possession of a degus?
Every state and many municipalities have regulations about ownership of exotic animals and it is best to check locally. If degus are sold locally in pet shops they are probably legal to own in your area.
Can degus live outdoors?
It depends on where you live, but mine loves to go outside and play or whatever, just be prepared for pine martins, foxes, raccoons, hawks, and other wildlife looking for a snack!
