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Pups may begin eating hay and greens within a few hours of being born. Young degus become sexually mature within a couple of months of age, so if you want to prevent more litters, males (or females) should be neutered at about 4-6 weeks of age.
- What can I feed my Degu?
- What do you feed a baby Degu?
- How many babies do Degu have?
- Can degus have carrots?
- Can degu eat lettuce?
- Can degu eat pumpkin seeds?
- What is a degus natural habitat?
- What can I put in a Degu Cage?
- Can Degu eat cucumber?
- How long is a Degu pregnant?
- How do you wean a Degu?
- How often should you clean a degu cage?
- Can a degu live alone?
- Are degu good pets?
What can I feed my Degu?
Degus eat a diet high in roughage and low in carbohydrates. Thus, the basis of a proper degu diet is a combination of high-quality chinchilla or guinea pig pellets and a rodent block. Make a nutrient-rich grass, like Timothy hay or alfalfa, available at all times.
What do you feed a baby Degu?
The majority of a degu's diet should consist of good quality hay, such as Timothy Hay or Meadow Hay.
How many babies do Degu have?
In rare cases they will breed immediately after the female has her babies. Mine actually did this after their first litter, we know because they had babies 90 days later. Degus can have anywhere from one to ten babies per litter, but generally have five to six.
Can degus have carrots?
Many fruits can be high in sugar and should not be given to degus. Some vegetables for example carrot, sweet potato, beetroot and parsnips can also be high in sugar, so should only be given in very small pieces as an occasional treat. Be wary of commercial treat products as these can also be too sugary.
Can degu eat lettuce?
Vegetables and herbs are another important part of the degu diet. ... Not all vegetables may be given each day as vegetables can lead to digestive problems and bloating. Leafy vegetables (chicory, endive, dandelion leaves, lettuce, celery, radishes) can be given each day.
Can degu eat pumpkin seeds?
Following are some treats that your degus will love: ... Small seeds, such as sunflower and pumpkin seeds, can be given one or two per degu several times per week, with larger nuts such as peanuts being given one per degu once a week at the most.
What is a degus natural habitat?
The Wild Degu Habitat. >CLIMATE< Degus inhabit the semi-arid (partially desert-like) regions of central Chile8 , 108.
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.
Can Degu eat cucumber?
Should degus eat fresh fruit and vegetables? ... Certain vegetables, like broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbage and celery, can be fed once or twice a week. Others, like apples, carrots, cucumber, peas or sweet potato, should be fed more rarely (for example, once a month) as they can be high in sugar or carbohydrates.
How long is a Degu pregnant?
Breeding degus can be difficult. Baby degus are large and numerous (3-8 pups to a litter), which can often lead to birthing complications. The gestation period is 90 days, and it often difficult to tell that a female is pregnant until the last month.
How do you wean a Degu?
Captive degus will nurse their young for 21-28 days on average (days of weaning)31 , 104, consisting of three stages; early (days 5-8), middle (days 15-21) and late (days 26-40)108. In practice, this can vary between 2-6 weeks51, but it is more beneficial to the pups to allow weaning to occur at 4-6 weeks52 , 132.
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.
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.
Are degu good pets?
Degus are very intelligent and highly sociable animals that love to play and explore. They have a friendly nature and are outgoing little rodents. They make fantastic pets, but need a lot of care and aren't an animal you should choose on a whim.
