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No, degus do not hibernate. -Owner of twelve degus. Have had twenty-three.
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∙ 14y agoI have heard that they are, and that they aren't, but according to my own experience, I say they aren't
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When do degus wake up?
if your degus are like mine they will play for a bit then rest then play then rest
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.
How do you introduce degus to each other?
It's not a very easy process. Some degus may never get along, some may be best of friends. I suggest you check the following link for tips on how to do so. http://www.paw-talk.net/forums/f12/introducing-degus-31349.html
Are degus allowed in Australia?
No :( only guinea pigs, mice & rabbits
Is nocturnal a noun?
No, the word 'nocturnal' is an adjective, a word that describes a noun: a nocturnal creature, a nocturnal scene.
Are degus nocternal?
Some sources say they are nocturnal, others say that they are not. I've found that the truth is that they take naps whenever they feel like it and are not bound to a time schedule.
Are Degus marsupials?
No. Degus are rodents, and rodent are not marsupials.
What are baby degus called?
baby degus are called pups
How do degus sleep?
In piles with other degus and in their FLAT topped houses.
Are degus allergic to cornflakes?
Generally, no they are not. But some degus may be allergic. They should only have them as a rare treat, though, since degus are severely prone to becoming diabetic. -Mommy of twelve degus. Have had twenty-three.
When do degus wake up?
if your degus are like mine they will play for a bit then rest then play then rest
How fast are degus?
Degus are believed to be the fourth fastest rodents on earth, with a flexible spine, abrupt paws, and light build degus can reach speeds of 26 mph. Sources: Rodent Velocity Expert
Can degus eat cuttlefish?
yes
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.
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.
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 big do degus get?
19 inches tall
