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Chinchillas and degus can make excellent pets. They can be very active with great personalities. ... Chinchillas are nocturnal which means that they are most active at night, and they have a life expectancy of 15 to 20 years. Degus are diurnal (most active during the day) and can live for 6 to 8 years.
- Do degus sleep at night?
- Are degus cuddly?
- Where do degus like to sleep?
- Can a degu live alone?
- Can degus see in the dark?
- Do degus make noise?
- What is a Degu pet?
- What can I put in a Degu Cage?
- Is a hedgehog a good pet?
- How often should you clean a degu cage?
- Do degus need hay?
- How often do degus need a dust bath?
- Can two female degus live together?
- Do degu bites hurt?
Do degus sleep at night?
Degus are native to northern and central Chile and can be found living at high elevations (1,200m) in the Andes mountain range. They're also diurnal animals which means they're active during the day and sleep at night.
Are degus cuddly?
Are degus cuddly? Degus can get very affectionate and cuddly when they're used to you handling them. The degu is a very intelligent animal that will want to cuddle with you but will also like cuddling with other degus.
Where do degus like to sleep?
Make sure the nesting box/hideaway is located in the darkest place in the cage. Although degus can sleep anywhere in the cage, they will often prefer a dark place to take longer naps.
Can a degu live alone?
Degus are social animals that live in large groups in the wild. In general, it's recommended to keep at least a pair of degus. There are some rare cases where a degu is (temporarily) kept as a solitary pet. ... They're not used to living alone like some pocket pets.
Can degus see in the dark?
While degus can slightly see in the dark they actually have very poor night vision. Like most rodents, they don't rely solely on their sight to get around in the dark. They instead, use most of their other senses to move around accurately at night.
Do degus make noise?
Degus can be very vocal a lot of the time and their squeaks can also mean different things depending on the situation. One of the noises that you'll hear them make is alarm squeaking when they're on high alert. When they do this type of squeaking it's usually very loud and repetitive.
What is a Degu pet?
What Is a Degu? Degus are small, burrowing rodents native to Chile that make great pets. They are great nappers, but once they get used to your schedule, these little creatures will come to greet you, often looking to play or get some belly rubs. They crave social interaction and exercise.
What can I put in a Degu Cage?
Things to dig.
Degus are keen diggers, so line the bottom of their enclosure with a deep layer of hay, shredded paper and non-toxic wood shavings. You could even give them a separate digging area in their enclosure where they have enough space to create tunnels and burrows.
Is a hedgehog a good pet?
Hedgehogs can be a fun and low-maintenance pet for your household, but they do need some special care. They have sharp quills that can make handling difficult. Consistent and proper daily handling will help them relax and feel comfortable with you.
How often should you clean a degu cage?
Cleaning the entire cage is usually needed once a month. A lot will depend on the size of the degu cage and the number of degus you keep. For a pair of degus, you can usually only spot clean daily and clean a part of the substrate (1/4) each week. Once a month the entire cage should be thoroughly cleaned.
Do degus need hay?
Hay is sometimes used as a bedding material but is more important as a primary food source for your degus. In fact, about 80 % of your degu's diet will need to consist of good quality hay. Hay is the most important source of fibers in the degu diet and is essential to maintain the gut function.
How often do degus need a dust bath?
Degus need a dust bath at least two times a week and should stay in the dust bath long enough that they've covered their whole body in the dust and shaken it off a few times. Pet degus should always have access to dust baths so they can clean themselves and their cage mates.
Can two female degus live together?
Ideally, degus should be housed in same-sex pairs, or a castrated male can live with one or more females. Introducing degus to a new companion is possible but must be done with great care and patience. They can be extremely territorial and aggressive if it's not done correctly.
Do degu bites hurt?
Degus are friendly animals that generally won't resort to biting unless they feel threatened and have no way out. A degu might give you a little “grooming” nip but this doesn't really hurt or break the skin. It's only in rare cases that a degu will bite hard and such a bite might hurt and cause an injury.
