More information on this can be found on the breed standard section. Yummy! *The illness page has now been updated, this useful guide can be found under the Degu care-Health and advice-Common Illnesses menu. Be sure to visit the 'Care-enrichment' page for the latest ideas. which is a relatively long time108; *The degu waiting list has been updated again. June 2009: in order to keep the pups warm. giving her more 'time off'. Home | The Degu Society Forum There We have some absolutely gorgeous baby African Pygmy Hedgehogs now ready for their new forever homes. *A whole range of degu diets have just had their sugar content results back from the lab, the results can be found in the 'Degutopia-articles' section. All Rights Reserved. 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 boy inherited those ears which makes him especially adorable. whilst stimulating physical and mental development31. The sex ratio is around 100 females to 110 males52 ~Check back here for more updates and additions coming soon~ ~Check back here for more updates and additions coming soon~ , 170 Stunning Degus available for new homes now we have males and females all very friendly and inquisitive. The mother will convert food eaten almost immediately into milk108. *The Degutopia degus' page has been updated, you will now see three new faces! important to reference your sources, read the 'Sense About Science' guide by Beautiful 7 month old degu female. Find it in the Degu care-Health and advice-Treating fur-pulling menu. *There is a brand new poem, courtesy of Melissa, on our 'fun!' Running a successful breeding scheme is a complex, often expensive and time consuming process January 2010: This advert is located in and around *Loads of new information on degu coat colour genetics has been added to the info-->colour varieties page, as well as some fab new pictures. ~Check back here for more updates and additions coming soon~ April 2009: Female degus are pregnant for about 3 months23 *New pictures have been added to the gallery and memorials page ('Degu Info->General Info->Pictures). Here's to some exciting changes coming up this year, so watch this space- and in the meantime, we wish you and your degus a fantastic 2014! Cambridge, Cambridgeshire. risks involved. *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)! However, the degu's brave personality ensures the pups soon familiarise themselves and start exploring. *The degu waiting list has been updated again. Female degus have a three-week oestrus cycle40 *Degutopia has moved! particularly if separated from the mother for any length of time110 *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. *The degu waiting list has been updated again. June 2010: You may notice that young degus quickly learn to explore and become braver away from their parents after the 4th or 5th day of birth15. *HAPPY NEW YEAR from Degutopia! ~Check back here for more updates and additions coming soon~ as the parents are no longer able to keep them in check! How Much Does A Degu Cost? (2023 Cost Breakdown) - Beyond The Treat While you're there, why not take the survey yourself? Also, sadly Lilly is no longer with us as she passed away this month. (although it will slowly decrease over the first 2 weeks170) *There's now a link to Chinchillas2Shop in the links section, well worth a look we think! We're so impressed with it we think it's the best degu-suitable diet we've seen yet! 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. September 2010: May 2009: *On a happier note, Twiglet and Marco degus have joined Degutopia, meet them via the 'Our degus-meet the gang!' , 149. *There is a new tool on the housing page ('degu care' menu) that allows you to calculate the volume of your cage and assess how many degus it's suitable for- this is really handy so why not give it a try? Copyright 1997 2021 Moo Limited. Degus notoriously develop diabetes because their body poorly metabolises sugar. Degus in Dorset | Find Small Furries at Freeads in Dorset's #1 Their mother is also essential for providing warmth for the pups as they cannot regulate their own body temperature until they are around She was born in a litter with brothers who were a bit rough at play and she had her ear slightly nibbled, not that. degus - Rodents, For Sale | Preloved September 2008: Mostly all agouti pied or agouti. *There is a fab new degu treat recipe available, Beetroot and Rosehip crunchies, thanks to Joanne! *I have slightly modified the substrate advice on the 'degu care-housing' page to avoid confusing everyone! up-to-date, fully referenced degu information on the net! The boys will come to you and feed out of your hand and love being picked up and cuddled. suffer. *The degu waiting list has been updated again. *There are some new comments on the 'about Degutopia-comments' page. important to make sure the new owners are responsible and will give the degus a good home, which includes giving them the right information about *We have a brand new page providing information about traveling with your degus, and how to prepare for travel on hot days. November 2008 Part III: For congenital reasons you should not breed from any degu with cataracts anyway50 Other breeding problems associated with cataracts and diabetes in the degu include Hurray! April 2011: 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 sounds page (degu info menu) has been expanded to include the new findings of the pup vocalisation paper. You're just so small least 2 weeks). We have males and females available. despite the lack of size differences in adulthood. You can still occasionally find them in privately owned pet stores, exotic auctions, or listed by hobby breeders. Blackpool, Lancashire. digesting hard feed)34. menu? There are no previous pages, Go to the next search results page: page 2 of 2. with an average of 6 pups per litter23 Has 'Diego' been knocked off the number 1 spot? taken to prevent inbreeding and congenital inheritance of problem conditions. males are getting enough supplemental vitamin C in order to enhance reproductive function63. Home | The Degu Society Forum July 2009: *The top 3 most popular degu names list has also been updated. ~Check back here for more updates and additions coming soon~ Also it's advised to house male and female degus separately outside breeding season in A company limited by guarantee. I would like Kim to go to someone with experience. *Degutopia's degu pages have been updated- we've had some losses and some new arrivals, why not take a look? *The degu waiting list has been updated again. All have been been handled from a young age and are friendly. This list can be found on via the 'Degu care' menu. Degus are born fairly precocious23 The pups need to hear their mother's voice as this soothes *The degu waiting list has been updated again. *You are now able to register degus born in 2010- hurray! Does anyone know where I could get some degus in the UK? Captive degus will nurse their young for 21-28 days on average (days of weaning)31 reach puberty around 7 weeks old31, *The degu waiting list has been updated again. which is caused by the perforation of the vaginal membrane133. , *. March 2009: To tell if they're a boy or a girl, have a look at the pictures on the degu sexing guide to compare and teach you how. He's a very shy and timid boy who needs someone to give him the time needed. *The results of our latest feed trial are in! *If you visit the 'degu care-housing' page you'll find some pictures (click the buttons) of our BRAND NEW breeder cages, custom made by John Hopewell (thanks, John! All have been brought up in a family environment and are friendly. January 2013: *The degu waiting list has been updated again. in order to gain strength and immunity. Degu care | Blue Cross *Quick update- There is a new section highlighting the dangers of wood pellets to degus by way of an experimental demonstration. This is definitely worth a look, you will find it under the 'degu care-housing' section by clicking on the button. March 2017: ~Check back here for more updates and additions coming soon~ Fortunately, there are a good amount of degu breeders and rescues around the world that have plenty of healthy degus. ~Check back here for more updates and additions coming soon~ We have male and female degu ready for their new homes. *We're currently working on a major update to the site, exciting! Listed below are the key points to consider before Although the postpartum oustrus lasts only four days on average, *Further information about what to do if your degu sheds their tail has been added to the handling page. and added loads of new references and content. Thanks to everyone that made Degutopia what it is today. Your newborn degu pups need a lot of care in their first weeks of life. HEALTH- The health of your degus, in particular your female degus, should come before everything else. *A short article written by Chloe for Pet Street titled 'Beauty is in the Eye of the Beholder' can now be found on the articles page (About Degutopia-Articles and Publications menu). menu. *Some new updates are underway- you might notice some changes around! , 104, This involves a female who is not the birth mother looking after (and suckling23 if she is lactating) , 108, They are 10each. We have males and females available. *New pictures have been added the the memorials page. grandparent and offspring or grandparent and grandchild. (about 12 hours light:12 hours dark). *Some new pictures of our degus have been added to their personal pages- don't they scrub up well?! *Some good treats and training aids have been added to the 'degu care-training' and 'degu care-diet' sections of the site. It's well worth a look, find it in the 'About Degutopia-->Articles' section. are not siblings, parent and offspring, The first solid food is usually ingested DEGUTOPIA -('):(')- For all your degu needs Private breeders; Rescues; Beware of the breeders, some breeders put profit over the health of the degu. Babies raised on high quality science selective Degu food and dried herbs and hays. , 108. *There is now a BRAND NEW DEGU REGISTRATION system! ~Check back here for more updates and additions coming soon~ If you don't know the background of a degu, you *There's a new link to Finacard bedding on our links section, our degus like it and we thought yours might, too! *There are some new degu pictures in the 'degu information-pictures' page and memorial section. 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 ^_^ build up their intestinal bacteria, which is essential for their adult digestion104. that requires complete dedication. TIME- Do you have the time to devote to what can be a lengthy and time-consuming process? normal weight. Looking for degu breeders in the UK : Degus - Reddit This advert is located in and around female, but also extremely dangerous for her health, and the health of any pups born in the 'backlitter'. You can find out all about Little Bites via the Degu Adoption -->Little Bites Rescue menu. *HAPPY NEW YEAR from Degutopia! Well worth a look in the Fun Stuff->Things to Do and Make->Degu Budget Planner menu. and that prior to breeding, the females need to be placed near to a male so they could see, hear and smell him. *The degu waiting list has been updated again. and it is also hypothesised that it acts as a 'safeguard' for the male's fertilisation*. whilst male pups reach puberty around 12 weeks of age31. The vagina has also been observed to open sporadically throughout gestation133. However recent evidence has found British pups to be born with a full coat of pup fur and open eyes a few hours after birth, just the same as wild pups170. We found 22 'degus' for sale adverts for you in 'rodents', in the UK and Ireland, This advert is located in and around Our month old degu is having to be rehomed due to not getting along with another degu. *There's now a graphic explaining the genetics of the white patched agouti colour variant on the 'information-colours' section. Captive male degus will increase their daily metabolic rate during breeding season independently of social interactions107. She has 2 breeding groups with 1 male and 2 females. PLEASE NOTE that females with cataracts can suffer a SUDDEN DEATH in late pregnancy if used to breed from36. If you would like a handy reference for degu information from the site for when you're not online, this is the book for you! Newborn pups will begin suckling within hours of birth, lying on their back132, The natural coat colour of the degu is a light agouti, which refers to a banding of the hair shaft colour. ~Check back here for more updates and additions coming soon~ Chloe Long DEGUTOPIA Based in Leicestershire, UK Phone: 07747401387 E-mail: degutopia@btinternet.com Web: http://www.degutopia.co.uk Breeder of top quality degus- breeds for health and genetic soundness. Friendly Degu babies 35 Degus Age: 10 weeks Mixed 7 degu babies, 2 females. *HAPPY BIRTHDAY Degutopia.co.uk! The mother's weight increases *The degu tail survey results page has been updated, do take a look as the results are really interesting! Although there is wide variation in the age at which degus reach sexual maturity, female degus often mature sooner than males. *We've had the results back for some further total sugars analysis tests on degu feed candidates. *There are some new entries to the degu veterinary medications list. *There is a brand new journal article from Degutopia about the dental disorders of the degu. This can be a good indicator of when it's a good time to breed your degus. Degus - Sky Birds Sales Degus are a South American rodent, native to central Chile. and 'illness' pages. Our website is 9 years old this month- hurray! , 36 *Don't forget to come and see us at the Excel Small Animal Championships in Harrogate, Yorkshire, UK on the 25th-26th January! *Sadly, we've had to move two of our girls, Parsley and Poppy degus, to the tributes section of the Degutopia's degus page. The number of pups produced per litter can be as low as one single pup or as many as 12170, *A brand new tool is available on the veterinary meds page (Degu care-Health and Advice menu) that allows you to calculate the correct dosage of Baytril for your degu- that's really handy! *The waiting list has been similarly updated. UK & Ireland. 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 is therefore a good idea to keep your breeding males in a continuous breeding program to allow maximum fertility. Colour Varieties - DEGUTOPIA *Accordingly, the references list has been updated! 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 2011: All 3 roughly 1 year old. *There are some new close-up pictures of healthy adult degu and pup teeth on the appearance page ('Information' menu) PLUS new pics of unhealthy degu teeth, including enamle hypoplasia, on the Illness page. August 2011: registration to produce a working degu pedigree- see their website for more details! *HAPPY NEW YEAR from Degutopia! While you're there, why not register your own degus? March 2011: *In light of this, Excel Chinchilla has now appeared as one of our recommended feeds on the diet page, and we're about to start trialing! Read more >> *As a result, our pup and holiday care pages have now been updated! She was born in a litter with brothers who were a bit rough at play and she had her ear slightly nibbled, not that. so care should be taken not to cause her undue disruption. *We have added another new feed to our 'recommended degu feeds list', Pets at Home Degu Nuggets. 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. your stay! Hurray! Degutopia's website is 6 years old this month! *Another new section! COST- Breeding degus is NOT a way to make easy money- if this is your only reason for considering doing so please stop! There You are currently on search results page 1 of 2, We'd love your help to develop Preloved in the direction that, you, our incredible members want. You may want to provide weanlings with small quantities of fresh grass, as has been observed in the wild52. June 2012: *HAPPY NEW YEAR from Degutopia! )- they're brilliant! Check out the latest data via the 'about Degutopia-research' menu. Structure of an agouti hair This colour has evolved in degus to act as natural camouflage in their wild habitat. *The degu waiting list has been updated again. Around 2.5 years of age . , 52. *At last the FAQ section has been brought screaming up to date! We have 41 + new babies and more due any time tha The Degu Den Rescue Kent | Maidstone This usually coincides with the start of winter coat shedding around May-June 23. It's also very By creating a goal for degu breeders to strive toward, it is hoped these problems can be greatly reduced, which will be of great long-term benefit to captive bred degus. *There is another case study in the articles section, written by Jo Bridges about stabilising the blood glucose levels in her diabetic degu, Firball. *HAPPY NEW YEAR! , 28 July 2010: SEXING PUPS- Another key factor is making sure you're confident about how to sex degus, particularly degu pups. Complete Degu Breeding Guide - DEGUTOPIA any number of pups. *A rather exciting new degu registrant location page has appeared, complete with maps! Should You Keep a Degu as a Pet? - The Spruce Pets *There's a new face on the Infinite Degu Project page (Fun Stuff->Things to Do & Make->The IDP)! *The housing page has been updated with information on how to construct your own degu enclosure- thanks to the excellent information provided by Nightwishraven :) Pets | Small Furries | Degus | Southampton 120 Rehomed 2 Lone male degu 114 miles | Huddersfield Hi it's with the sadness of my heart that I have to re home my lone male degu Jason due to health reasons. This means you should be absolutely certain that the degus you intend to breed are not directly related, i.e. ~Check back here for more updates and additions coming soon~ 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. January 2015: Her resting metabolic rate will also increase162. *Our --BRAND NEW SHOP-- is now up and running! eight to twenty days old52 To find out more about the publication of scientific research and why it's *To keep you warm over the winter, our brand new winter newsletter has just gone live! We hope 2012 is a good year for you and your degus! Direct inbreeding significantly increases the risk of infant mortality, congenital abnormalities To be healthy and happy, degus should be kept as pets in pairs or groups. but it is more beneficial to the pups to allow weaning to occur at 4-6 weeks52 a weight which is said to be a key threshold in the pup's development52. menu. Closed Opens at 08:00 Licensed KC Breeder Poodles, Labs & Doodles Home Reered Puppies Family Run Business 10+ Years Experience Breeding All Health Tested 5.0 (25 Ratings) Write a review More info Canine Fertility Service Moray Coast Dog Breeders Everything you need to safely breed your dog Email Call This advert is located in and around this is due to the higher levels of the hormone oestrogen in her blood stream40. *We have a new survey! (see health section). 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. *Just what you've always wanted, there are now instructions for making your very own knitted degu via the 'Fun!' We have an 18 month old male degu looking for a new home. to the female enclosure in order for them to gain familiarity and facilitate positive interactions during breeding sessions. Agouti Degu Breed Standard - DEGUTOPIA ~Check back here for more updates and additions coming soon~ 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. Although the site was down for a few hours it is now back up and running; I'm still working to fix any glitches so if you come across something please do let me know! *Some more info has been added to the hand rearing advice page, courtesy of Barbara B. They are very active and need lots of things to chew. *HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEGUTOPIA.CO.UK! April 2010: November 2010: The test certificate can be found via the Degutopia-articles section. Degus are relatively easy to breed and maintain. , 108 A good breeder will always be happy to be contacted by their customers for follow-up advice. Find out at the bottom of the degu registration page! DEGUS. Breeding is a process that takes time, care and attention and it is KyTy Critters' degus are raised in a loving homestyle atmosphere and make excellent pets for all ages. ~Check back here for more updates and additions coming soon~ Exotic Explorers has some beautiful Degus for sale. *A new medication has been added to the 'degu care-veterinary medications' list, following successful insulin treatment of a hyperglycaemic degu. can't be sure their parents were healthy or bred responsibly. By the first or second day of life, pups are able to functionally groom, including face washing, hind paw scratching and rapid head shaking15. Females will give birth to around 3-10 23 Your degu will spend hours getting to the nut, relieving boredom and keeping their incisors short. ~Check back here for more updates and additions coming soon~ similar to ADHD, depression and anxiety in humans, which are irreversible164, Degu adoption posts for the UK & Ireland. Wheee! In fact, before they became pets in the UK, these exotic animals were used as research subjects for the aforementioned . congenital conditions and heritable problems, it's essential that anyone Pups will exhibit the largest body mass increase between the ages of 4 and 8 weeks68. >Dedicated to the memory of Jeremy, the original Degutopia degu and his keeper Chloe<. ^_^ *There's a brand new guide titled 'How to tame a nervy degu'. to help immune system development. *New section! All of the degus shown on this page are a current or a past representation our dedication to that variety. Degu Breeding FAQ - DEGUTOPIA *The completed trial report of our recent feed trial on Science Selective Degu has been added to the articles page (about Degutopia menu). *A brand new guide to tube-training your degus can be found in the training section (Degu care-Diet and management-Training menu), thanks to Melissa! Go to the 'Degutopia-shows' menu to find them. The Degu Den Rescue Kent | Maidstone - Facebook Degu adoption posts from North America. New environment exposure and separation from parents and siblings causes a heightened arousal and emotional stress in juvenile degus18. They had same Velvet father and one mum was White and another one was totally Black with slightly bigger ears. Brentwood, Essex. ~Check back here for more updates and additions coming soon~ *The new Degu Care+ feed can now be found on the 'Degu care-diet and management-diet' page. Once lactation is over, cortisol (and so stress) levels decrease greatly in the mother37. *There's a new link on the links section. This is most likely to relate to the pups' initial precocial nature and high energy requirement108, 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. They generally cannot be purchased no matter what the offer is. Communal care helps promote survival of the pups and helps the pups maintain their body temperature23. ~Check back here for more updates and additions coming soon~ *Chloe has passed her PhD viva exam! *There is a new case study in the 'about Degutopia-articles' section. to both parents18. , 170, , 52 Wigan, Manchester. hello Where Can I buy a degu near me? ( Find Out!) - epocketpets Other Degus UK | Find Small Furries at Freeads UK's #1 Classified Ads 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. Why not take a look? , 135, The degu is a small caviomorph rodent that is endemic to the Chilean matorral ecoregion of central Chile. June 2008 part II: ~Check back here for more updates and additions coming soon~ Grey Chinchilla We have some absolutely gorgeous baby Guinea Pigs now ready for their new forever homes. Gently lift your degu's tail, supporting their body, and examine the distance between the cone and anus. ~Check back here for more updates and additions coming soon~ Blastocysts may be found in the uterus 4-5 days after mating135, specifically near Bristol. , 132 *The degu waiting list has been updated again. , 30 from the females for around 4 days immediately after she has given birth, and again once the pups are weaned. Find it in the Fun Stuff-Things to Do and Make-Treat Recipe menu. This is definitely worth a look if you have degus on this substrate, our tests indicate they may pose a significant risk to degus if ingested. by silver Mar 27, 2008 9:05:48 GMT -5: South America. This is beneficial to the pups as if they are nested with two or more females, pups spend less time alone and are cared for newborn pups, is easy once you know how- see the sexing guide for advice. 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. This translates to cost an average of $16 to $160 per degu. *There's a new question on the degu health FAQ about size and weight differences. *The degu waiting list has been updated again. Pups grow at a rate handled daily. It is therefore better to allow pups to develop normally by allowing the positive emotional experience of developing strong emotional bonds In the wild they live in elaborate burrows amongst the rocks and brush of the West Andean slopes. This is the place to learn all there is to know about degus, including their origin, behaviour, history, physiology and tips on how to care for them, all set on a sound scientific basis. Grey We have some absolutely gorgeous baby Skinny Pigs now ready for their new forever homes. incredible strain on the female's body, so if she's not in peak condition, it's not fair to put her through the extra stress. This is not caused by male penetration, as it occurs in all oestrus females*. Research has shown that lactation and child rearing is also highly stressful to the mother37, Being alone can make them very stressed, which can lead to health and behaviour issues. , 104, menu! implantation of the embryo occurs by the seventh day post fertilisation52 the pups. February 2011: but this also helps the pups to colonise their intestines with microflora and 'friendly' bacteria in order to aid digestion.
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