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Are degus nocturnal?
No, degus do not hibernate. -Owner of twelve degus. Have had twenty-three.
I am planning to buy a degu do you need 2 degus or is 1 ok?
Degus are social animals and it is recommended to keep them in pairs or groups to prevent loneliness and promote their well-being. If you only have one degu, be prepared to spend a lot of time interacting with and providing companionship for your pet.
What is the shape of a degu?
I'm not quite sure what you mean by this question. Degus are shaped like a degu.
How do baby degus feed?
Baby degus feed on their mother's milk for the first few weeks of life. They will suckle from her teats as they grow and develop. After a few weeks, they may also start nibbling on solid food, gradually transitioning to a diet similar to that of adult degus.
When do degus wake up?
Degus are diurnal animals, meaning they are most active during the day and sleep at night. They typically wake up in the morning around sunrise and are active throughout the day until dusk. It's important to provide them with a consistent light-dark cycle to support their natural behavior patterns.
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.
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.
Can degus eat cuttlefish?
yes
Are degus nocturnal?
No, degus do not hibernate. -Owner of twelve degus. Have had twenty-three.
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.
How big do degus get?
19 inches tall
What woods are safe for degus?
no woods are safe for it
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
