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five to eight years is a healthy life span of a degu, mine is six right now so I'm sad that he might die soon... they live longer with a companion but be careful they don't fight because they will fight to the death.
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Are degus nocturnal?
No, degus do not hibernate. -Owner 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
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 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!
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
Can degus live outside?
Can degu live outside
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...
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 long do degus usually live?
The life span of an average Degu is typically around 6-8 years of age.
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 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 nocturnal?
No, degus do not hibernate. -Owner of twelve degus. Have had twenty-three.
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.
Where is the degu live?
Degus are native to the South American country Chile. They can be found wild from central Chile to southern Pero. Degus can also be found in some parts of the Andes mountains up to a max altitude of 2000m.
When do degus wake up?
if your degus are like mine they will play for a bit then rest then play then rest
