~Check back here for more updates and additions coming soon~ October 2009: *The degu waiting list has been updated again. *Some important new info about Gerty Guinea Pig feed in the US can be found on its page in the diet section. Degus UK | Find Small Furries at Freeads UK's #1 Classified Ads *In light of this, several pages have been updated with the new info, including the breeding guide, references, pup weight tables and a brand new page has been added with graphs depicting breeding female weight changes. to the female enclosure in order for them to gain familiarity and facilitate positive interactions during breeding sessions. All of the degus shown on this page are a current or a past representation our dedication to that variety. any number of pups. Both parents will look after the young by huddling and squatting14 ~Check back here for more updates and additions coming soon~. *There is a new case study in the 'about Degutopia-articles' section. January 2017: ~Check back here for more updates and additions coming soon~ GENETICS- Do you know the health history of the degus you intend to breed? October 2008 part II: ~Check back here for more updates and additions coming soon~ We hope you find the new layout refreshing and easy to navigate- your comments are always welcome! 9.1 mi | Old Trafford Sir Matt Busby Way, Manchester, M16 0RA. modulated learning process, or 'filal imprinting'18. It is safest to re-house the pups in same sex groups when they are weaned, around four to six weeks old68. If you don't know the background of a degu, you 0: 0: No posts have been made on this board. Interestingly, the pup's fur at birth allows a heat saving of 7.78 calories per degree centigrade per hour52. This advert is located in and around Our website is 5 years old this month- hurray! All Rights Reserved. Direct inbreeding significantly increases the risk of infant mortality, congenital abnormalities and will often become more active on the day of oestrus40, As you browse Degutopia, you may come across numbers like this1. This plug acts as a protective barrier for the developing foetus against external bacteria*, *HAPPY NEW YEAR from Degutopia! You can still occasionally find them in privately owned pet stores, exotic auctions, or listed by hobby breeders. Well worth a look in the Fun Stuff->Things to Do and Make->Degu Budget Planner menu. To be healthy and happy, degus should be kept as pets in pairs or groups. This involves a female who is not the birth mother looking after (and suckling23 if she is lactating) (see appearance section for specific placenta details). 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. *There's a brand new guide titled 'How to tame a nervy degu'. November 2011: If you're interested in finding out where abouts the current registrants are from, why not take a look at the 'about Degutopia-registration' page? *Some new scientific referenced information has appeared around the site. *The degu veterinary medications list has been updated, and now includes some handy tips for medicating a degu ('Degu Care-Health and Advice-Veterinary Meds' menu). *Don't forget to come and see us at the Excel Small Animal Championships in Harrogate, Yorkshire, UK on the 25th-26th January! *There are sone new ideas on the enrichment page (Degu care->Diet and management->Enrichment and toys menu)! Mothers will actually continuously lactate for 35-40 days104 and at this age are generally fully reproductively competent. females have no more than one litter per year in order to allow their bodies plenty of time to recover. , 31. ~Check back here for more updates and additions coming soon~ Should You Keep a Degu as a Pet? - The Spruce Pets *The degu waiting list has been updated again. However, the degree of development can be highly variable, depending on individual, environment and conditions51. Find out at the bottom of the degu registration page! This usually coincides with the start of winter coat shedding around May-June 23. *The degu pregnancy calculator tool 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. DEGUTOPIA -('):(')- For all your degu needs 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. *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. They are 10each. , 104, *The pictures gallery has been re-vamped with a new pop-up display system that makes browsing the degu images much easier! ~Check back here for more updates and additions coming soon~ *Some more info on our traffic light degu feed suitability system has been added to the diet section. commonly demonstrating this are caviomorphs23, 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. Both male and female degus which are unrelated to the pups do not A group for Degu breeders who want to focus on science, facts, and logical discussions on breeding for healthy beautiful wonderful animals. *Degutopia's degu pages have been updated- we've had some losses and some new arrivals, why not take a look? that requires complete dedication. order to prevent unexpected and unplanned pregnancies. be put back with the female and the pups. or otherwise) fulfills just the same requirements. Behaviour patterns including play and dustbathing are shown to develop rapidly during the second week after birth52. 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! Degus have soft fur, but there are really only a a few degu colors. *There are some fab new ideas on the enrichment section (Degu care-Diet and management-Enrichment menu), thanks to Christie! We've all made the big move from Leicester and are now settling into Milton Keynes- sorry for the reduced updates, it's been a very busy time :) ~Check back here for more updates and additions coming soon~ During growth, interaction of the pups with their parents is a very important factor as it is the pups' earliest emotionally *A brand new research paper on pup growth and development is available from the Degutopia articles section ('about Degutopia' menu). Lily Norwich Breeder Not enough Degus rodents for sale adverts right now? your stay! hence it is essential that the pups suckle for at least three weeks in order to allow this change to fully occur. suffer. , 104, so care should be taken not to cause her undue disruption. Females will give birth to around 3-10 23 Nik is waiting to say hi ^_^ *Some new pics of 'flying saucer' wheels have appeared in the 'degu care-enrichment' section! A degu is a small, burrowing rodent native to Chile that makes a great pet. *The illness page has now been updated, this useful guide can be found under the Degu care-Health and advice-Common Illnesses menu. a weight which is said to be a key threshold in the pup's development52. Remember that male degus need separating Be sure to visit the 'Care-enrichment' page for the latest ideas. I would like Kim to go to someone with experience. guided to their mother's nipples by the mammary hormone released from the nipple tissue105. Degus experience delayed puberty, a feature uncommon amongst rodents68. July 2008: Friendly Degu babies 35 Degus Age: 10 weeks Mixed 7 degu babies, 2 females. *The comments section has some new comments about our site. ~Check back here for more updates and additions coming soon~ Older males will also become less able to produce healthy spermatozoa if there is no continuous production39. 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 *The degu waiting list has been updated again. January 2018: Degu adoption posts from North America. Degus notoriously develop diabetes because their body poorly metabolises sugar. December 2008: Degu Lifespan - The Secrets To A Long Degu Lifespan - Squeaks and Nibbles Wigan, Manchester. *The degu tail survey results page has been updated, do take a look as the results are really interesting! September 2009: ~Check back here for more updates and additions coming soon~ *Sadly, we've had to move two of our girls, Parsley and Poppy degus, to the tributes section of the Degutopia's degus page. should always home your pups in same sex pairs or more, unless the new owners are planning on integrating a single pup to another young degu. *I have slightly modified the substrate advice on the 'degu care-housing' page to avoid confusing everyone! *There are some new pictures on the 'pictures', 'memorials', 'infinite degu project' (definitely worth a look!) The degu is native to central and northern Chile, where they live in large groups. Find it in the Degu care-Health and advice-Taming a nervy degu menu. Degus are usually fully adult at around 53-55 weeks old22 Chichester, West Sussex. June 2011: *The degu waiting list has been updated again. How Much Does A Degu Cost? (2023 Cost Breakdown) - Beyond The Treat July 2009: *There's a new link to Finacard bedding on our links section, our degus like it and we thought yours might, too! Brentwood, Essex. Our month old degu is having to be rehomed due to not getting along with another degu. *On a happier note, Twiglet and Marco degus have joined Degutopia, meet them via the 'Our degus-meet the gang!' *The degu registrant locations maps have been updated again, find them by clicking the link at the bottom of the registration form. Degutopia's website is 8 years old this month- here's to the next year of degu dedication! delayed eye opening and poor fur coverage15. *There's a new question on the degu health FAQ about size and weight differences. GUIDE TO DETERMINING THE SEX OF DEGU ADULTS AND PUPS. , 52. The pups need to hear their mother's voice as this soothes *The degu waiting list has been updated again. If you're traveling with your degus this summer, even only a short way, please do read through this page to help your degus avoid potentially deadly heatstroke. You will also be automatically e-mailed your registration certificates, isn't that amazing! *There are some new enrichment ideas on the enrichment page, thanks to Melissa! *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. The mother's weight increases well developed), as they are born with open eyes and ears31, Your degu will spend hours getting to the nut, relieving boredom and keeping their incisors short. Find it in the 'degu care' menu. ~Check back here for more updates and additions coming soon~ ~Check back here for more updates and additions coming soon~ , 52. *The degu sounds page (degu info menu) has been expanded to include the new findings of the pup vocalisation paper. Captive degus will nurse their young for 21-28 days on average (days of weaning)31 4: 4: please help me!!! Find it in the Degu care-Health and advice-Treating fur-pulling menu. This advert is located in and around implantation of the embryo occurs by the seventh day post fertilisation52 *Some brand-new photos of the 'sand' degu colour variety have been uploaded to the colours section, along with details of the genetics! Degu care | Blue Cross July 2010: You will find Degutopia's stand in 'The Hutch', along with Chloe and some of the Degutopia degus. For congenital reasons you should not breed from any degu with cataracts anyway50 *The registered degu locations page has been updated- want to see how many degus are registered in Japan? Collectively for over a quarter of a cent Miniature Wire Haired Dachshund Tarkus (i.e. ~Check back here for more updates and additions coming soon~ The sex ratio is around 100 females to 110 males52 Communal care helps promote survival of the pups and helps the pups maintain their body temperature23. *There are some new links! ~Check back here for more updates and additions coming soon~ To celebrate, we've given the site a complete makeover, got rid of the menu frame (hurray!) 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. *Wow! females would only become fertile in the presence of a male36 Degus - Sky Birds Sales Research has shown that lactation and child rearing is also highly stressful to the mother37, This means you should be absolutely certain that the degus you intend to breed are not directly related, i.e. Degus in Huntingdon | Find Small Furries at Freeads in Huntingdon's #1 We are very dedicated and invested in our animals. in order to keep the pups warm. , 133, *Some new pictures of our degus have been added to their personal pages- don't they scrub up well?! *The degu age survey results have also been updated, and don't forget you can take this survey every year as your degus get older! All have been been handled from a young age and are friendly. Yay! 12 were here. Degu adoption posts from South America. Other giving her more 'time off'. Pregnancy puts an This advert is located in and around In the wild they live in elaborate burrows amongst the rocks and brush of the West Andean slopes. 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. Degus in Dorset | Find Small Furries at Freeads in Dorset's #1 *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. After a week, the male can safely 24 hours after giving birth, the mother will be slightly heavier than her usual, unpregnant average weight23 *There are some fab new ideas on the enrichment page (Degu care-Diet and management-Enrichment and toys menu), why not have a look? *The two pages on the training section, 'hand training' and 'voice training' have been updated to fit in with the rest of the site (at last)! and deformities, so PLEASE avoid it at all costs. This is facilitated by the formation of a mucous/semen 'plug' that sits inside the vagina* 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! 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 This advert is located in and around If you're a degu breeder, why not take a moment to fill it out? although this can vary between 8-17 g170, If you have Registered company in England and Wales under company number 00363197. She has 2 breeding groups with 1 male and 2 females. ('Degu Care-Heath and advice-Vet meds list') which is a relatively long time108; As the weeks go by, you will notice that the sibling pups increase the amount of interaction with each other14. *Happy Brithday Degutopia! Degus rodents for sale | Pets4Homes *We've added some pictures of specific feeds to the relevant pages, demonstrating what 10 g of each diet looks like to give you an idea of how much your degus would be getting each day. February 2012: giving a greater chance of fertilisation during this time. *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! There is also a rapid increase in the thermoregulatory ability of pups at room temperature when they are in the weight range of 24-25 g52, Being alone can make them very stressed, which can lead to health and behaviour issues. Also it's advised to house male and female degus separately outside breeding season in , 108 , 133. *The results of our latest feed trial are in! This is one of the reasons why degus have such a lengthy weaning period104. We are passionate about Degus. despite the lack of size differences in adulthood. *There are some new degu pictures in the 'degu information-pictures' page and memorial section. September 2011: *A new brand of insulin has been added to the veterinary medications list. Our site is 4 years old this month, and to celebrate we have given it a makeover! *Breeders are likely to find some new graphs on the pup weight tables page extremely helpful. We're so impressed with it we think it's the best degu-suitable diet we've seen yet! *We have recently registered the 1000th degu!! )- they're brilliant! February 2009: Degutopia's website is 6 years old this month! Will your degu be the next to gaze into the void?? 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. (compared with their mother) due to the curiosity of the pups towards the novelty of the lactating female43. Once the pups are born, females living together will spontaneously nest communally23. We have males and females available. 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. Things like sound scientific basis. Find out more at our Trustap Advice page. Find it under the enrichment section! September 2012: Animal Library: Degus - Millermeade Farm's Critter Connection: Animal While you're there, why not register your own degus? , 149. We have massively updated our info on degu colour varieties, so much so that we had to give it it's own page! October 2012: , 170 Has 'Diego' been knocked off the number 1 spot? *The degu waiting list has been updated again. *As a result, the relevant feeds on the diet page have been updated, well worth a look ('degu care-diet' section)! There We have some absolutely gorgeous baby sugar gliders now ready for their new forever homes. Agouti Degu Breed Standard - DEGUTOPIA *New pictures are to be found on the 'degu information-pictures' page and don't forget to pay your repects to the new degus in the memorial section as well. 9 Things to Know Before Getting a Pet Degu | UKPets You should carefully weigh each pup while the mother is present a few days after they are born, and then weekly until fully weaned. Sexing degus, even Ely, Cambridgeshire. The test certificate can be found via the Degutopia-articles section. Of course, you The form should now work on all browsers and is fully autmoated, meaning your degus will be registered immediately! Degus. Stourport-on-severn, Worcestershire. Amniotic cavity and allantois are formed at days 12-13 and 30 post copulation, respectively135. Sadly Degutopia's founder, Chloe, passed away on 8th September. 3 healthy female degus for sale. post-partum oestrus23 to both parents18. , 110 Captive male degus will increase their daily metabolic rate during breeding season independently of social interactions107. *There are some more playpen pictures on the enrichment page (Degu Care-Diet and Management-Enrichment menu). It is also suggested that social stimuli may activate testosterone secretion107. 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. These cute little bundles of fur and fun are go to their forever homes. *The degu waiting list has been updated again. Gravesend, Kent. ~Check back here for more updates and additions coming soon~ PLEASE NOTE that females with cataracts can suffer a SUDDEN DEATH in late pregnancy if used to breed from36. What Is A Degu? Your Guide To The Degu Pet - Squeaks and Nibbles Find out more via the 'degu care- diet' section. Find it in the menu on the left :) Handy! care to get them started. *Our --BRAND NEW SHOP-- is now up and running! Well apparently Pets at home on longer breed or sell degus. *The degu age survey results and the tail survey results pages have been updated. *The degu waiting list has been updated again. Since captive degus have a history of gone to all the effort of outbreeding healthy, happy degus with sound genetics, the last thing you want to do is get the sexing wrong and send new owners Her resting metabolic rate will also increase162. the reason is that pups are born with an unusually high degree of development170