April 2013: DEGUS. *The degu age survey results and the tail survey results pages have been updated. November 2008 Part II: Pregnant females living with other females (pregnant or not) can be kept together. Captive degus can in some cases breed throughout the year36, You can see the current list from the 'Degutopia-breeding' menu, and don't forget to add your name now if you would like to reserve pups from our next litters. The Degu Den Rescue Kent | Maidstone - Facebook *We now have an amazing DEGU ADOPTION section, where you can adopt your very own degus from Little Bites Rescue in Luton, UK! *The housing page has been updated with information on how to construct your own degu enclosure- thanks to the excellent information provided by Nightwishraven :) *There are some more playpen pictures on the enrichment page (Degu Care-Diet and Management-Enrichment menu). Similarly, 3 day old pups may gnaw droppings15 4: 12: DEGU NEEDED by degu18 Sept 15, 2020 2:49:30 GMT -5: North America. and may also be due to the unusually slow rate of fetal growth135. ~Check back here for more updates and additions coming soon~ Degu Lifespan - The Secrets To A Long Degu Lifespan - Squeaks and Nibbles males are getting enough supplemental vitamin C in order to enhance reproductive function63. Why not have a look? Agouti Degu Breed Standard - DEGUTOPIA You can see the current list from the 'Our Degus->Pups Available' menu, and don't forget to add your name now if you would like to reserve pups from our next litters. , 170 New environment exposure and separation from parents and siblings causes a heightened arousal and emotional stress in juvenile degus18. *At last the FAQ section has been brought screaming up to date! menu? The mother's weight increases *There's a new link on the links section. but this can vary between 45 days to 20 months52! , 132. origin, behaviour, history, physiology and tips on how to care for them, all set on a *We hope to see some of you at the Excel Small Animal Champs in Harrogate, Yorks, UK this weekend (30-31st), come and meet Degutopia Diego and Dreggen (and Chloe of course) at our stand (Hall 1)! *HAPPY NEW YEAR from Degutopia! *More Welsh counties have now been added to the degu registration form- Mae'n flin 'da fi! Female pups will Also it's advised to house male and female degus separately outside breeding season in ~Check back here for more updates and additions coming soon~ emotional experience can alter the development of the pups' brains13 4: 4: please help me!!! We have males and females available. *We've updated some of our degus' pages, including adding a page for our two new boys, Hopper and Skip! *There's now a graphic explaining the genetics of the white patched agouti colour variant on the 'information-colours' section. and the fact that they do not start eating solids until relatively late post partum108. and at this age are generally fully reproductively competent. *Quick update- There is a second addition to the 'degu care-housing' section highlighting the danger of paper cat litter pellets as substrate, with experimental demonstrations similar to those used for wood pellets. HEALTH- The health of your degus, in particular your female degus, should come before everything else. *A new brand of insulin has been added to the veterinary medications list. Mostly all agouti pied or agouti. To find out more about the publication of scientific research and why it's by silver Mar 27, 2008 9:05:48 GMT -5: South America. *There are some new degu pictures in the 'degu information-pictures' page and memorial section. ~Check back here for more updates and additions coming soon~ This translates to cost an average of $16 to $160 per degu. Looking for degu breeders in the UK : Degus - Reddit Private breeders; Rescues; Beware of the breeders, some breeders put profit over the health of the degu. *Chloe has passed her PhD viva exam! It remains open for some weeks, until the end of her season133 6. *It is now possible to register degus born in 2009! During growth, interaction of the pups with their parents is a very important factor as it is the pups' earliest emotionally Find out at the bottom of the degu registration page! a weight which is said to be a key threshold in the pup's development52. of 1-3 g per day over the first two weeks170, Call Tel 07770 652990 . Remember that female degus off with mixed sex pups by mistake. menu). July 2008 part II: female-only groups will enter oestrus spontaneously during breeding season. *Degutopia will be exhibiting at The Pet Show, Stoneleigh Park, UK on Sat 20th and Sun 21st July, it should be a lot of fun for all pet lovers, and we hope to see you there! but cannot be properly digested until the pups are around 15 days old108. Around 2.5 years of age . Breeding is a process that takes time, care and attention and it is , 51 In the wild they live in elaborate burrows amongst the rocks and brush of the West Andean slopes. Degus and Chinchillas for sale - Gumtree Degus UK | Find Small Furries at Freeads UK's #1 Classified Ads females would only become fertile in the presence of a male36 This can cause physiological and cognitive deficits in later life18 July 2009: If your male is infertile and you already supplement his diet with vitamin C, check the dosage as excess can cause reproductive failure63. It's well worth a look, you can find it under the 'degu information-colour varieties' menu. to be in old age. in the brain. In the meantime other updates might take a little longer than usual January 2018: *There are sone new ideas on the enrichment page (Degu care->Diet and management->Enrichment and toys menu)! Preloved, The Joy of Second Hand, Preloved People and The Second Hander are trademarks of Moo Limited. What Is A Degu's Appearance? , 133 Via the 'Degu Info->General Info->Colour Varieties' menu. weaning, no later than 6 weeks. when the pups are around 6 days old15 This is a process of strengthening the bonds between siblings and it continually increases postnatally14. *As a result, the relevant feeds on the diet page have been updated, well worth a look ('degu care-diet' section)! December 2008 Part II: *HAPPY NEW YEAR from Degutopia! delayed eye opening and poor fur coverage15. All have been brought up in a family environment and are friendly. This list can be found on via the 'Degu care' menu. You can see the current list from the 'Degutopia-breeding' menu, and don't forget to add your name now if you would like to reserve pups from our next litters. Via the 'degu care-breeding-breeder tools' menu you will now see detailed information about pup weights up to 6 weeks post partum. *There's now a link to Chinchillas2Shop in the links section, well worth a look we think! 65 miles | Thatcham This is Chippa, She is super human friendly and healthy. risks involved. Ideally degus should live in groups or pairs, such as a group or pair of males or a group or pair of females. The pups need to hear their mother's voice as this soothes Degu's the world over have, this month, lost their greatest friend and ally. important to be sure that degus used for breeding are passing on healthy genes and NOT common degu problems such as congenital cataracts and Ely, Cambridgeshire. *The Beaphar XtraVital and Care+ diet pages have been updated with some new info. this is due to the higher levels of the hormone oestrogen in her blood stream40. so care should be taken not to cause her undue disruption. ~Check back here for more updates and additions coming soon~ Well apparently Pets at home on longer breed or sell degus. They are very active and need lots of things to chew. However, it is interesting to note that as the pups begin weaning and become less dependant on their mother, the amount of mother-young contact should not be allowed to breed until they weigh over 220 g, and should not be bred from once they're over 5 years old when they're considered post-partum oestrus23 You can see the current list from the 'Degutopia-breeding' menu, and don't forget to add your name now if you would like to reserve pups from our next litters. *There are some fab new ideas on the enrichment section (Degu care-Diet and management-Enrichment menu), thanks to Christie! females have no more than one litter per year in order to allow their bodies plenty of time to recover. Degus are a social species that should never be kept alone. Degu milk is relatively dilute and has a stable solids, lipid, protein, ash and energy content108, Degus in Huntingdon | Find Small Furries at Freeads in Huntingdon's #1 Captive male degus will increase their daily metabolic rate during breeding season independently of social interactions107.