I am considering getting a Begu...well it looks like a hamster crossed with a rat (also a little like a miniture Chinchilla) I have never had one or even heard of them before but on their cage it says that they should go in pairs and they are very friendly. Before I might get one I would like too know more about them to see if I can look after them propley. Thanks
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I have had degus in the past. They are similar in temperament to gerbils(IMO), they are not really cuddly and don't enjoy being held, but would rather run around. Not all are friendly, mine were relatively friendly, meaning I could reach in the cage and scratch their head, but that was about it.
They need a certain diet, similar to a guinea pig/rabbit. They are herbivorous and need a diet with fresh veggies, hay, and pellets. Most stores do not sell degu food and you'll have to order it online. You can make a homemade food with guinea pig pellets. chinchilla pellets(not ones containing dried fruit), alfalfa hay, timothy hay, fresh veggies. Degus cannot eat sweets(fruits, etc) they are prone to diabetes.
They are very social and should be purchased in pairs. They also need a fairly large cage(conpared to gerbils hamsters) Minimum 2 feet by 18 inches and 2 feet high.
I suggest doing a lot more research, they require specific care to thrive and info is not as readily available as it is for other pets.
It is spelled Degus. This site should help you.
u mean degu..i had 2 ...never again they are the most noisiest messiest thing i have owned i had them in a chincilla cage and they were vicious even tho i handled them
They are called Degus and you take care of them like a hamster but you need to have 2 for them to be happy
Degu's are cute. They are like a cross between a rat and a squirril. They are expensive to buy and house. not a reccomended pet but they do look nice :)
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