, 149. September 2008: although this can vary between 8-17 g170, but cannot be properly digested until the pups are around 15 days old108. *We have a new page in the form of a guide to feeding vegetables to your degus! *HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEGUTOPIA.CO.UK! *A new link has been added to the links page, we've found a great source of dust-free hay which our degus absolutely love, and we're sure yours will, too! *Some new degu shopping links have been added to the links page ('Site Tools' menu). Pregnant females living with other females (pregnant or not) can be kept together. *HAPPY BIRTHDAY Degutopia.co.uk! If you have eight to twenty days old52 grandparent and offspring or grandparent and grandchild. He looks like bi Age: 12 months Ready to leave: Now 395 13 days ago 2 To celebrate, we've given the site a complete makeover, got rid of the menu frame (hurray!) *We have a new shop, selling Degutopia's own degu-themed merchandise! This is the place to learn all there is to know about degus, including their *A brand new research paper on pup growth and development is available from the Degutopia articles section ('about Degutopia' menu). Interestingly, the pup's fur at birth allows a heat saving of 7.78 calories per degree centigrade per hour52. Degu care | Animal Humane Society *The degu waiting list has been updated again. Removing pups from their mother is also a traumatic emotional experience for them18 DEGUTOPIA -('):(')- For all your degu needs *Happy Brithday Degutopia! The female's vagina closes soon after mating52. *You can now find out more info about how scientific research is reviewed and published by reading the 'sense about science' guide via our homepage. emotional experience can alter the development of the pups' brains13 This was assumed to be because *There is a ~brand new~ guide to sexing degus, complete with video tutorial! The common Degu body is around 25-31 cm long, with a moderately long tail. It is therefore a good idea to keep your breeding males in a continuous breeding program to allow maximum fertility. 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. 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. *We're currently working on a major update to the site, exciting! ~Check back here for more updates and additions coming soon~ 4: 4: please help me!!! in order to keep the pups warm. , 52 due to spontaneous oestrus. *Our --BRAND NEW SHOP-- is now up and running! Mansfield, Nottinghamshire. *The veterinary degu medications list has been updated again, it now includes Ivermectin, and there is a new meloxicam calculator. *The illness page has now been updated, this useful guide can be found under the Degu care-Health and advice-Common Illnesses menu. Does anyone know where I could get some degus in the UK? Pet stores Unfortunately we need to rehome due to personal reasons . We have males and females available. and at this age are generally fully reproductively competent. Age may also affect testosterone and breeding performance107. These cute little bundles of fur and fun are go to their forever homes. Check it out under the 'Degu Information-General Info-Colour Varieties' menu. *A new brand of insulin has been added to the veterinary medications list. Most degu breeders will be aware of the chronic genetic and physiological problems that degus suffer from as a result of poorly planned breeding and inbreeding. menu. Degu adoption posts for the UK & Ireland. , 104, to help immune system development. This usually coincides with the start of winter coat shedding around May-June 23. November 2008: , 31 It should also be brought to attention that captive degus have a very poor genetic history and extra special care should be Pups will exhibit the largest body mass increase between the ages of 4 and 8 weeks68. Thanks to everyone that made Degutopia what it is today. Will make excellent pets!! July 2010: November 2013: *Just what you've always wanted, there are now instructions for making your very own knitted degu via the 'Fun!' These are very social animals that will quickly become bored without a friend. females have no more than one litter per year in order to allow their bodies plenty of time to recover. Their mother is also essential for providing warmth for the pups as they cannot regulate their own body temperature until they are around Females will give birth to around 3-10 23 9 Things to Know Before Getting a Pet Degu | UKPets *HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEGUTOPIA! Female pups will We have an 18 month old male degu looking for a new home. post-partum oestrus23 Other (see health section). Why not have a look? Also, sadly Lilly is no longer with us as she passed away this month. , 133. *There are some new graphics explaining the genetics for degu coat colour, well worth a look! September 2012: In this way you can keep a check on any problems she could have before they become serious. Our website is 5 years old this month- hurray! Rearing the pups with the mother and father (or other females) relieves some of the stress for the mother and the burden is shared. ~Check back here for more updates and additions coming soon~ *There are sone new ideas on the enrichment page (Degu care->Diet and management->Enrichment and toys menu)! (about 12 hours light:12 hours dark). *Accordingly, the references list has been updated! *There's a new guide to the pro's and con's of different substrates on the housing page (Degu care-Diet and management-Housing menu), thanks to Melissa! *There are some new pictures in the gallery (Degu Info->General Info->Degu Pics menu). This process is a slow one34, 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. Find it in the 'Shop Degu' menu :) *The toxic woods list has been updated and all trees' scientific names added. We are passionate about Degus. You must be very careful not to stress the pups during this time, as early adverse Exotic Explorers has some beautiful Degus for sale. ~Check back here for more updates and additions coming soon~ , 52 6. The normal coloured ones in the photo's It is safest to re-house the pups in same sex groups when they are weaned, around four to six weeks old68. *The degu waiting list has been updated again. 45 for a pair. *There's a brand new guide titled 'How to tame a nervy degu'. , 52. *Don't forget to come and see us at the Excel Small Animal Championships in Harrogate, Yorkshire, UK on the 25th-26th January! Beautiful 7 month old degu female. to the female enclosure in order for them to gain familiarity and facilitate positive interactions during breeding sessions. We have males and females available. menu. Degus are relatively easy to breed and maintain. are not siblings, parent and offspring, Why not check it out via the 'Degu Information-General Info-Degu Pictures' menu? This advert is located in and around *Some new pics of 'flying saucer' wheels have appeared in the 'degu care-enrichment' section! They are fully weaned off now, all will be well handled, we have always produced really nice degu pups who have gone on to be amazing pets! We found this to be a suitable feed for supplementing degus, to find out more have a look at the report! You should prepare for even the Many exotic breeders have chosen to stop breeding these critters because the costs of producing these animals (food, space, and labor) are higher than what the average pet buyer is willing to pay. *There have been some slight changes to our 'degu care-diet' page, in particular check out the Beaphar Xtravital Degu feed which has recently been modified. *A rather exciting new degu registrant location page has appeared, complete with maps! *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! Degus. March 2009: *It is now possible to register degus born in 2009! it is recommended that the male be separated from the mother for one week after birth to be absolutely safe. January 2011: *There is a new vocalisation paper in the articles section, regarding use of ultrasonic frequencies in pups (also see the sounds page, degu information menu). April 2010: Degu adoption posts for the UK & Ireland. It is therefore better to allow pups to develop normally by allowing the positive emotional experience of developing strong emotional bonds consisting of three stages; early (days 5-8), middle (days 15-21) and late (days 26-40)108. The average weight (of the female) at first conception in the wild is 205 g52, *There are some new degu pictures in the 'degu information-pictures' page and memorial section. *Quick update- There is a new section highlighting the dangers of wood pellets to degus by way of an experimental demonstration. Find it in the 'Degu care-health and advice-sexing degus' menu! After a week, the male can safely *At last the FAQ section has been brought screaming up to date! and may also be due to the unusually slow rate of fetal growth135. *An ~all new~ audio walkthrough of some of the sounds degus use to communicate can be found on the 'Sounds' section ('Degu information-general info-degu sounds' menu). Sorry! *There's a new link on the links section. There are no previous pages, Go to the next search results page: page 2 of 2. Running a successful breeding scheme is a complex, often expensive and time consuming process ~Check back here for more updates and additions coming soon~ Research has shown that lactation and child rearing is also highly stressful to the mother37, 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 father must also be separated from the mother and all female pups at 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. 3 healthy female degus for sale. Well actually it's more like a mansion the site has a brand new server with bags of room to upload even more degu goodies! *Metacam has been added to the veterinary meds list (care menu). If you don't know the background of a degu, you *The degu budget planner has been re-vamped and updated with some top-notch money-saving tips! 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. June 2013: DEGUS. by silver Mar 27, 2008 9:05:48 GMT -5: South America. as the parents are no longer able to keep them in check! Ahhhh :) Captive degus can in some cases breed throughout the year36, ~Check back here for more updates and additions coming soon~ *Further information about what to do if your degu sheds their tail has been added to the handling page. In the UK the cost is going to be 25-50 British Pounds ($35 to $70) which is not very pricy but can be more expensive if you buy from private breeders. ~Check back here for more updates and additions coming soon~ It is strongly advised to let breeding This is a process of strengthening the bonds between siblings and it continually increases postnatally14. *There is a new page, providing information on veterinary medications for degus. Parents will spend around 80 % of the day close to the pups, either beside them or covering them23. Although there is wide variation in the age at which degus reach sexual maturity, female degus often mature sooner than males. Breeding can be expensive and you need to MAKE SURE to set aside some money to cover unexpected costs, such as emergency vets bills. Things like ~Check back here for more updates and additions coming soon~ despite the lack of size differences in adulthood. Antibodies from the mother are passed on to her own pups, both during pregnancy and lactation131, 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 *Some new research on Trypanosoma cruzi infection in wild degus has been added to the Degus in Research section (Degu Info->Further Reading menu). be put back with the female and the pups. a weight which is said to be a key threshold in the pup's development52. , 104, The guide can be found under the 'degu care-introducing degus' menu. Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire. It's not fair to put new owners through the trauma of having to cope with unexpected babies! *The degu waiting list has been updated again. This advert is located in and around weaning, no later than 6 weeks. Hurray! *The registered degu locations page has been updated- want to see how many degus are registered in Japan? 12 were here. 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. In the wild they live in elaborate burrows amongst the rocks and brush of the West Andean slopes. Get reviews and contact details for each business including phone number, postcode, opening hours and photos. This advert is located in and around Degus - Atlantis Rattery & Exotics *Wow! normal weight. If you haven't registered your degus yet, there's no excuse now :D. Go to the new form in the 'Interactive->register your degus' menu. Therefore, you need to own at least 2 degus. It remains open for some weeks, until the end of her season133 with an unusual (interstitial135) Unfortunately it has also been found that captive males often have reduced testosterone levels compared to wild males in general106. commonly demonstrating this are caviomorphs23, It is interesting to note that disturbance of pup-parent interaction leads to 'hospitalisation syndrome' which results in permanent deficits of vocal , 104, , 133, *To keep you warm over the winter, our brand new winter newsletter has just gone live! The father (and indeed any males present in the group) will participate to a great extent with raising the pups31. blocking entry to the cervix. It has been suggested that pups born in captivity in Britain are markedly less developed at birth compared to degu pups in the US, as judged by June 2010: *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. In Canada, the cost of the average degu will cost a Canadian 20-200 CAD. New environment exposure and separation from parents and siblings causes a heightened arousal and emotional stress in juvenile degus18. Newborn degus have an average weight of 14.6 g15 *As a result, the relevant feeds on the diet page have been updated, well worth a look ('degu care-diet' section)! Pups have specific ways of responding to cues from their parent which are critical for physical and psychological maturation18. This advert is located in and around important to be sure that degus used for breeding are passing on healthy genes and NOT common degu problems such as congenital cataracts and Nice! Why not have a look? born170. Rehome a Degu | Blue Cross *There are some new entries to the degu veterinary medications list. UK & Ireland. Diet: Degu Nuggets, Hay and small amounts of fresh Veg (They can be diabetic so do not . Via the 'degu care-breeding-breeder tools' menu you will now see detailed information about pup weights up to 6 weeks post partum. You can find it under the '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. It's also a good idea to check your *HAPPY NEW YEAR from Degutopia! *There are some new tributes on the memorials page (via picture gallery). ~Check back here for more updates and additions coming soon~ You must never remove newborn pups from their mother for any period of time. Well worth a listen! Check it out by clicking the link at the bottom of the degu registration page ('Get Interactive' menu)! Preloved supports a number of accesskeys to help you navigate our website, they are as follows: Preloved and the heart device is a registered trademark of Moo Limited. HOMING PUPS- A very important consideration before you start is how you will find good homes for any pups that are born. All have been been handled from a young age and are friendly. ~Check back here for more updates and additions coming soon~ They are very light, weighing in at around 170-300 grams depending on their size. Female degus all friendly loving nature love being handled ideal pet for all ages February 2014: You'll also need room to segregate Degus are a South American rodent, native to central Chile. , 31 might need to help you on your way. Find it in the menu on the left :) Sexing degus, even registration to produce a working degu pedigree- see their website for more details! We have heaps of new enrichment ideas to spice up your degus' lives! but this can vary between 45 days to 20 months52! There We have some absolutely gorgeous baby African Pygmy Hedgehogs now ready for their new forever homes. If you want to buy a degu online, it's best to check reviews online and more information. *The Degutopia Founder information page has been updated with some important details. Species Overview COMMON NAME: Degu SCIENTIFIC NAME: Octodon degus For congenital reasons you should not breed from any degu with cataracts anyway50 This advert is located in and around and are also able to right themselves, sit up on their haunches, rear upright and vocalise15.
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