*As a result, the relevant feeds on the diet page have been updated, well worth a look ('degu care-diet' section)! The pups need to hear their mother's voice as this soothes Mothers will actually continuously lactate for 35-40 days104 ^_^ You may want to provide weanlings with small quantities of fresh grass, as has been observed in the wild52. *There are some brand new degu articles available to read in the 'About Degutopia ->Articles and Publications' menu! Parents will spend around 80 % of the day close to the pups, either beside them or covering them23. 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 ~Check back here for more updates and additions coming soon~ *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! *I have also now added full monthly weight data for all our degus that have passed on to their respective pages. DEGUS. *Degutopia has a new house! ('Degu Care-Heath and advice-Vet meds list') *The Beaphar XtraVital and Care+ diet pages have been updated with some new info. Female degus are pregnant for about 3 months23 We found 22 'degus' for sale adverts for you in 'rodents', in the UK and Ireland, This advert is located in and around *The degu sounds page (degu info menu) has been expanded to include the new findings of the pup vocalisation paper. ~Check back here for more updates and additions coming soon~ *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). ~Check back here for more updates and additions coming soon~ A group for Degu breeders who want to focus on science, facts, and logical discussions on breeding for healthy beautiful wonderful animals. After this time, research has shown that handling the pups but NOT removing them from their mother does not have severe detrimental effects31. *The results of our latest feed trial are in! COST- Breeding degus is NOT a way to make easy money- if this is your only reason for considering doing so please stop! UK & Ireland. Beautiful 7 month old degu female. April 2013: January 2012: In the wild they live in elaborate burrows amongst the rocks and brush of the West Andean slopes. You should carefully weigh each pup while the mother is present a few days after they are born, and then weekly until fully weaned. Let them roll around for 20-30 minutes. females would only become fertile in the presence of a male36 important to reference your sources, read the 'Sense About Science' guide by We have 41 + new babies and more due any time tha The Degu Den Rescue Kent | Maidstone female, but also extremely dangerous for her health, and the health of any pups born in the 'backlitter'. Check it out by clicking the link at the bottom of the degu registration page ('Get Interactive' menu)! Nice! Until recently, it was thought that female degus were induced ovulators36 If your male is infertile and you already supplement his diet with vitamin C, check the dosage as excess can cause reproductive failure63. Stunning Degus available for new homes now we have males and females all very friendly and inquisitive. *There are some new tributes on the memorials page (via picture gallery). menu. For further details, please see the diet section (Degu Care -->Diet and Management -->Diet menu). molar teeth problems. 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. It is safest to re-house the pups in same sex groups when they are weaned, around four to six weeks old68. normal weight. *The degu waiting list has been updated again. 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 are very active and need lots of things to chew. 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. *And to continue with this theme, the Degutopia training sessions page has been given a facelift, too! *The Beaphar XtraVital Degu feed has been re-instated as one of our 'recommended degu feeds' after the new version of this diet was released. eight to twenty days old52 digesting hard feed)34. We have an 18 month old male degu looking for a new home. of 1-3 g per day over the first two weeks170, *HAPPY NEW YEAR from Degutopia! (see health section). Those of you who are Facebook-savvy can now join in the degu fun- why not take a look ('Forums' menu)? *Breeders are likely to find some new graphs on the pup weight tables page extremely helpful. The sex ratio is around 100 females to 110 males52 It's well worth a look, you can find it under the 'degu information-colour varieties' menu. Read more >> from the females for around 4 days immediately after she has given birth, and again once the pups are weaned. This list can be found on via the 'Degu care' menu. The degu is a small caviomorph rodent that is endemic to the Chilean matorral ecoregion of central Chile. Breeding is a process that takes time, care and attention and it is The father (and indeed any males present in the group) will participate to a great extent with raising the pups31. During this time handling should be minimised to avoid stress18. *As a result, our pup and holiday care pages have now been updated! 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. 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. ~Check back here for more updates and additions coming soon~ February 2012: 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 is now a BRAND NEW DEGU REGISTRATION system! , 108, Seaton, Devon Both step-brothers were born on 2-Apr and 9-Apr in 2022. These cute little bundles of fur and fun are go to their forever homes. Grey Chinchilla We have some absolutely gorgeous baby Guinea Pigs now ready for their new forever homes. weaning, no later than 6 weeks. We are in Kent, UK. Your degu will spend hours getting to the nut, relieving boredom and keeping their incisors short. Private breeders; Rescues; Beware of the breeders, some breeders put profit over the health of the degu. *There are some new tributes in the memorials gallery. Degutopia's website is 6 years old this month! but it is more beneficial to the pups to allow weaning to occur at 4-6 weeks52 Really had my heart set on getting some goo's, so any help would be appreciated. ~Check back here for more updates and additions coming soon~ Find out at the bottom of the degu registration page! Well worth a look in the Fun Stuff->Things to Do and Make->Degu Budget Planner menu. *There is another case study in the articles section, written by Jo Bridges about stabilising the blood glucose levels in her diabetic degu, Firball. They are 10each. Jump to the breeding considerations. All have been brought up in a family environment and are friendly. Hurray! and 'illness' pages. show aggression toward unfamiliar pups32. 4: 12: DEGU NEEDED by degu18 Sept 15, 2020 2:49:30 GMT -5: North America. Unfortunately it has also been found that captive males often have reduced testosterone levels compared to wild males in general106. Find it via the 'about Degutopia-articles' menu. , 31, ~Check back here for more updates and additions coming soon~ with an average of 6 pups per litter23 Degu facts! *The degu waiting list has been updated again. Degus are able to walk supporting their full weight within 3-4 hours of birth15 ~Check back here for more updates and additions coming soon~ September 2012: sound scientific basis. You may notice your degus dustbathe more frequently around breeding season22. Degu adoption posts from North America. *Further information about what to do if your degu sheds their tail has been added to the handling page. JUST DON'T BREED FROM A DIABETIC DEGU! Be sure to visit the 'Care-enrichment' page for the latest ideas. If you want to buy a degu online, it's best to check reviews online and more information. *There is a new page, providing information on veterinary medications for degus. *Sadly, we've had to move two of our girls, Parsley and Poppy degus, to the tributes section of the Degutopia's degus page. Other considerations when preparing to breed degus include a 'responsible breeding checklist'. Degus are relatively easy to breed and maintain. menu! *We have added another new feed to our 'recommended degu feeds list', Pets at Home Degu Nuggets. This means you should be absolutely certain that the degus you intend to breed are not directly related, i.e. Diet: Degu Nuggets, Hay and small amounts of fresh Veg (They can be diabetic so do not . If you haven't registered your degus yet, you can do so via the 'Get interactive->Register your degus' menu. *Metacam has been added to the veterinary meds list (care menu). so care should be taken not to cause her undue disruption. Will your degu be the next to gaze into the void?? *Some good treats and training aids have been added to the 'degu care-training' and 'degu care-diet' sections of the site. , 52 Interestingly, male pups, on average, weigh more at birth and grow at a faster rate than female pups170, , 51 Hurray! Before breeding degus you should slightly increase the amount of food *The Degutopia degus' page has been updated, you will now see three new faces! Pups will exhibit the largest body mass increase between the ages of 4 and 8 weeks68. to both parents18. Typically, they do not groom or play as normal at first and increase the amount of vocalisation, neck-nosing and forepaw clasping14. Peterborough, Cambridgeshire. You will find Degutopia's stand in 'The Hutch', along with Chloe and some of the Degutopia degus. It's well worth a look, find it in the 'About Degutopia-->Articles' section. October 2012: Breeding is actually a very relaxing time for both male and female degus, as this is when cortisol (stress) levels are the lowest37. 0: 0: No posts have been made on this board. , 28 *There's now a graphic explaining the genetics of the white patched agouti colour variant on the 'information-colours' section. This is to prevent him mating with her during her short It's recommended female degus have no more than one litter per year in order to give their bodies plenty of time to recover. Structure of an agouti hair This colour has evolved in degus to act as natural camouflage in their wild habitat. *The degu pregnancy calculator tool has been updated. This is facilitated by the formation of a mucous/semen 'plug' that sits inside the vagina* Well worth a look! We do miss him very much. Ely, Cambridgeshire. *The degu waiting list has been updated again. *You'll also find changes to the Degutopia breeding and holiday care sections. *Some new pictures can be found in the memorial and pictures pages ('Information-general info' section). June 2008: 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 We are passionate about Degus. ~Check back here for more updates and additions coming soon~ Behaviour patterns including play and dustbathing are shown to develop rapidly during the second week after birth52. , 164, Our site is 7 years old this month! ~Check back here for more updates and additions coming soon~ 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! *The degu waiting list has been updated again. May 2011: *The degu tail survey results page has been updated, do take a look as the results are really interesting! He looks like bi Age: 12 months Ready to leave: Now 395 13 days ago 2 Thanks to all the Degutopia members who helped raise funds for this analysis, we couldn't have done it without you. *I have slightly modified the substrate advice on the 'degu care-housing' page to avoid confusing everyone! Pregnancy puts an , 104 We have some absolutely beautiful baby chinchillas now ready for their new forever homes. In fact, pups have been shown to spend more time with a lactating female43 Removing pups from their mother is also a traumatic emotional experience for them18 *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! taken to prevent inbreeding and congenital inheritance of problem conditions. While you're there, why not take the survey yourself? Find it in the 'Degu care-health and advice-sexing degus' menu! Of course, you Wheee! >Dedicated to the memory of Jeremy, the original Degutopia degu and his keeper Chloe<. *New pictures have been added the the memorials page. We have heaps of new enrichment ideas to spice up your degus' lives! 4: 4: please help me!!! However conception (fertilisation) typically occurs around September-October23, Our website is 5 years old this month- hurray! The chorio-allantoic placenta is formed 30-35 days after mating135 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. Preloved, The Joy of Second Hand, Preloved People and The Second Hander are trademarks of Moo Limited. As you browse Degutopia, you may come across numbers like this1. ~Check back here for more updates and additions coming soon~ *The degu waiting list has been updated again. and that prior to breeding, the females need to be placed near to a male so they could see, hear and smell him. June 2012: There We have some absolutely gorgeous baby African Pygmy Hedgehogs now ready for their new forever homes. During growth, interaction of the pups with their parents is a very important factor as it is the pups' earliest emotionally when the pups are around 6 days old15 Pregnant females living with other females (pregnant or not) can be kept together. ~Check back here for more updates and additions coming soon~ ~Check back here for more updates and additions coming soon~ April 2010: Stourport-on-severn, Worcestershire. *HAPPY NEW YEAR from Degutopia! 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. This advert is located in and around a weight which is said to be a key threshold in the pup's development52. This advert is located in and around *The top 3 most popular degu names list has also been updated. *Some new scientific referenced information has appeared around the site. This can be found on the 'Degu care-Diet' page by clicking on the button in the 'vegetables' section. *The veterinary degu medications list has been updated again, it now includes Ivermectin, and there is a new meloxicam calculator. Degu adoption posts for the UK & Ireland. *The toxic woods list has been updated and all trees' scientific names added. ~Check back here for more updates and additions coming soon~ 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 *The degu waiting list has been updated again. *There's a new face on the Infinite Degu Project page (Fun Stuff->Things to Do & Make->The IDP)! observed that pups reared with both parents huddle less with the mother14, (compared with their mother) due to the curiosity of the pups towards the novelty of the lactating female43. 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. Find it in the Degu care-Health and advice-Treating fur-pulling menu. *We've added a bit of new info about 'white' degus as a colour variation on the 'degu information-appearance' page. *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? Why not have a look? 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 male degu gets, as males use more energy during reproduction than females28. although it is safest for the female to have a maximum of two litters per year31, Why not check it out via the 'Degu Information-General Info-Degu Pictures' menu? Kennel Club UKAS Accredited Approved Assured Breeders Hunters Croft is the home of Achouffe Gundogs and Border Terriers. We hope 2012 is a good year for you and your degus! May 2009: ~Check back here for more updates and additions coming soon~ February 2011: *A new fighting guide can be found in the 'Degu Care' menu with details about what to do if your degus are fighting. *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! *The degu waiting list has been updated again. It is also during weaning that pups and between 5-15 g per day between the ages of 2-6 weeks170. build up their intestinal bacteria, which is essential for their adult digestion104. , 170, Our month old degu is having to be rehomed due to not getting along with another degu. Gravesend, Kent. Your newborn degu pups need a lot of care in their first weeks of life. or otherwise) fulfills just the same requirements. changes in the behavioural development of the degu18. *There are some new degu pictures in the 'degu information-pictures' page and memorial section. *HAPPY NEW YEAR from Degutopia! 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. You can find out all about Little Bites via the Degu Adoption -->Little Bites Rescue menu. It also lists recognised breeding operations for hybrid breeding pigs. *At last the FAQ section has been brought screaming up to date! Your Recent Searches will appear here. and may also be due to the unusually slow rate of fetal growth135. Females have an average of 6 pups per litter, but can have almost double this number, which means a lot of good homes are needed. Direct inbreeding significantly increases the risk of infant mortality, congenital abnormalities *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). *We have had to remove Burgess Supa Excel GP nuggets from our list of recommended feeds- more info on this coming soon You're just so small , 133, in the brain. *We now have our very own BOOKSHOP selling the brand new edition of our book- "Degutopia's Compact Guide to Degu Care"! ~Check back here for more updates and additions coming soon~ menu). *Info on how to introduce a new feed to your degus correctly has been added to the diet page (degu care menu). *The degu budget planner has been re-vamped and updated with some top-notch money-saving tips! *The degu waiting list has been updated again. The vagina has also been observed to open sporadically throughout gestation133. 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!' and pup survival to weaning decreases36. Hurray! 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 This can be a good indicator of when it's a good time to breed your degus. Captive degus will nurse their young for 21-28 days on average (days of weaning)31 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. HAPPY NEW YEAR! June 2011: You'll be amazed! It's a good idea to weigh the mother at this time to check her weight, and weigh her frequently in the following weeks until she has returned to her *Wow! 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 have lots of pictures from the recent show at Harrogate- check the 'about Degutopia-Shows' menu to see them (you might be in one!). *Lots more references have been added to the appearance, research, breeding, toxic woods and wild lifestyle pages. After a week, the male can safely ~Check back here for more updates and additions coming soon~ This is probably a result of a combination of factors, including communal nesting in the wild23. We're so impressed with it we think it's the best degu-suitable diet we've seen yet! It is interesting to note that disturbance of pup-parent interaction leads to 'hospitalisation syndrome' which results in permanent deficits of vocal All have been been handled from a young age and are friendly. We have males and females available. Around 2.5 years of age . GUIDE TO DETERMINING THE SEX OF DEGU ADULTS AND PUPS. Older male degus may become infertile, as senile male degus have been found to have a decreased sperm cell production ability39 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. *Accordingly, the references list has been updated! This is definitely worth a look, you will find it under the 'degu care-housing' section by clicking on the button. *You can now register degus born in 2012 via the registration form (Interactive menu)- hurray! It is therefore important to make sure your male degu is stress-free in order to insure he is fertile. This stress is related to high production, energy utilisation and body mass37. 6. The honour went to Munchkin of Dorset, UK. Nik is waiting to say hi ^_^ You'll also need room to segregate This advert is located in and around *A rather exciting new degu registrant location page has appeared, complete with maps! *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. 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. Last but not the least, remember to check the signs that a degu is healthy and is not suffering from any kind of illness. 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 very Sexing degus, even 1 blue, 1 black, 1 grey pied, and 1 beige pied. order to prevent unexpected and unplanned pregnancies. *The waiting list has been similarly updated. *The degu waiting list has been updated again. ~Check back here for more updates and additions coming soon~ We have males and females available. Collectively for over a quarter of a cent Miniature Wire Haired Dachshund Tarkus Degus have soft fur, but there are really only a a few degu colors. *The degu waiting list has been updated again. ~Check back here for more updates and additions coming soon~ There We have some absolutely gorgeous baby sugar gliders now ready for their new forever homes. ~Check back here for more updates and additions coming soon~ Subsequent matings after the plug has formed however, will result in the plug becoming dislodged from the female as the male withdraws his penis*. Will make excellent pets!! Captive male degus will increase their daily metabolic rate during breeding season independently of social interactions107. July 2010: They crave social interaction and exercise. registration to produce a working degu pedigree- see their website for more details! It has a long, thin tail with a tufted, black tip, dark sparsely furred ears, and pale grey toes. Listed below are the key points to consider before In fact, before they became pets in the UK, these exotic animals were used as research subjects for the aforementioned . well developed), as they are born with open eyes and ears31, If you're a degu breeder, why not take a moment to fill it out? fertility problems36, Ideally degus should live in groups or pairs, such as a group or pair of males or a group or pair of females. whilst stimulating physical and mental development31. You must be very careful not to stress the pups during this time, as early adverse where she could become pregnant again during this time. *We have a new page in the form of a guide to feeding vegetables to your degus! , 108 *You can now register degus born up to 2017 via the degu registration section! Fortunately, there are a good amount of degu breeders and rescues around the world that have plenty of healthy degus. Things like *The illness page has now been updated, this useful guide can be found under the Degu care-Health and advice-Common Illnesses menu.
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