Hello, Have a lot of Degu questions. I talked to the previous owner and found out my two are about 2 yrs old, have never had a dust bath or babies. They were...
Hi Laura Welcome to the group! Sometimes we get quiet, but then things liven up again, so I hope a few people pop up to say "Hi" and to answer some of your...
*They were eating gerbil/hamster food when I got them and are now on Guinea Pig pellets.* That sounds a better choice for them. * Have given them dust to...
Hi! Your degus will need a metal exercise wheel minimum 11" diameter.They are made for chinchillas/guinea pigs and are wide enough that the hair will not rub....
... are born eyes open and fully furred. You will have your hands full by the time they are 8 days old! Actually, mine were active on day 2. Friday they were...
Hi! I haven't written anything for a while, just read mostly, but some of my goos are losing hair and getting "patchy" looking. I have been told that there...
Hi I've never had a mite problem but any good pet store should have what you need. As for the hay, you're very right. Seeds too. I always put my hay and seeds...
Other causes to consider are 'barbering' where they're over-grooming each other. I have one with a good 1 inch bald spot on his back as a result of this....
I've dealt with mites in gerbils before, and it may be best to see your vet. At least in the US, pet stores will have a spray you can regularly douse them...
Mites in gerbils are the worst and can transfer to people! We had chicken mites from our gerbils. I haven't had a problem with degus though. It is likely...
Hi folks, Just got a call from a vet hospital in central CT USA. A man there committed suicide and left behind 14 well-tamed degus. Local animal control and...
OMG, how tragic. I sincerely hope some our members will be able to take some of these Degu's. This is a very sad situation indeed. Thanks for letting us all...
Libby, How many females are still available and have they been in with the males? (pregnant)? What is their relative health, age etc. We are interested and...
Hi Libby. I could probably help out and adopt a small group of them. I'm located in south central PA and could get to New Jersey fairly easily. I also know...
this is so sad ,sorry i cant help i am across the pond but good luck i hope they are all re homed xxx ________________________________ From: sandibelle5...
Just an update for everyone... the 14 goos are with a great rescue team in CT now. They have at a minimum foster homes lined up for everyone, and adopters are...
Thanks for the update Libby. Having 9 of them myself, I have been thinking about those poor little goo's, hoping that they find good homes. It puts my mind...
that is great news there are some great people out there who come to the aid of animals .i will never ever forget the help i had from people when i needest it...
I would love two girls if you have them. I live in the Binghamton, NY area. I have 2 boys now. Their names are Rascal and Aaron. Please feel free to...
Well, my Palenque Colony as you know, has one giant wheel..laying on the ground, they use for a fortress/ camp. The little buggers have decided to put their...
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Feb 15, 2009 8:47 pm
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Well, my Degu "Jerry" passed away last night. His brother Tom passed away last year unexpectedly now Jerry is gone too leaving his sister "Pooh Bear" alone...
Oh no! =( Lori I'm so sorry to hear about Jerry and all of your losses. It's so unfortunate so many came so close together. They were blessed to have...
Thanks Ilene. Yes, it has hurt to have so many losses so close together. It's not easy losing one but 3 within 45 days is pretty hard. Thanks again, Lori...
my thoughts are with you always sweetheart its so sad when we have to say good bye ,and to have to say it to so many times in a short space of time poor you...
Hi Lori I don't know where you live, but I know we are a tight bunch here at DeguMail. Have hope - the internet has made the world very small indeed. I'm sure...
Hi Cat, Thanks so much. I live smack dab in the middle of this big place in Kansas! LOL The closest degu's to me that I know of are in Missouri and places ...
Oh Norma, Thanks for your thoughts. I think of you too every day and pray things are going right (or well) for you. I'm sure you feel like running away ...
Oh Lori, I'm so sorry . . . you must be feeling pretty devastated right now. Please believe that things WILL get better . . . . I know you must feel that's...
Norma, I tried ringing you a couple of weeks ago, but you must have been out. Hope you're not tiring yourself out too much (well, I know it's pointless asking...
thank you maureen ,no david is really being good now he has his own flat so doesnt both me at all , its my son and not his fault he tried to keep it from me...
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