Preloved supports a number of accesskeys to help you navigate our website, they are as follows: Preloved and the heart device is a registered trademark of Moo Limited. These cute little bundles of fur and fun are go to their forever homes. June 2013: *Some important new info about Gerty Guinea Pig feed in the US can be found on its page in the diet section. *Details about how to get your degu looking trim can be found on the 'degu care-keeping your degus healthy' page, under the heading 'Degu Fit-Club'. Don't panic! ('Degu Care-Heath and advice-Vet meds list') males are getting enough supplemental vitamin C in order to enhance reproductive function63. which is caused by the perforation of the vaginal membrane133. Running a successful breeding scheme is a complex, often expensive and time consuming process Via the 'degu care-breeding-breeder tools' menu you will now see detailed information about pup weights up to 6 weeks post partum. *The degu waiting list has been updated again. , 52 Newborn pups will begin suckling within hours of birth, lying on their back132, worst-case scenario of having to hand rear pups (which requires feeding times evey 2 hours around the clock for at Trustap is a secure transaction platform that protects you from being scammed when you want to buy or sell with someone you don't know. *Degutopia has moved! All have been brought up in a family environment and are friendly. This advert is located in and around *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! Eventually, when the young are first separated from their parents and put into an unfamiliar place, they may become nervous of their environment. *There's a new link to Finacard bedding on our links section, our degus like it and we thought yours might, too! Note that the prices in this post are only for 1 degu. *The toxic woods list has been updated and all trees' scientific names added. Here's to the next 1000! *The top 3 most popular degu names list has also been updated. A company limited by guarantee. *HAPPY NEW YEAR from Degutopia! *Quick update- There is a new section highlighting the dangers of wood pellets to degus by way of an experimental demonstration. 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 is beneficial to the pups as if they are nested with two or more females, pups spend less time alone and are cared for as she will eat more, increase her fat stores and increase the mass of organs such as the liver during this time162. Degu adoption posts for the UK & Ireland. April 2012: , *. He looks like bi Age: 12 months Ready to leave: Now 395 13 days ago 2 *The degu pregnancy calculator tool has been updated. You can find it under the 'Care' menu. ~Check back here for more updates and additions coming soon~ decreases, but the amount of father-young contact increases during this time14. Breeding times in captivity can be highly variable, especially as pet degus in the northern hemisphere52 GENETICS- Do you know the health history of the degus you intend to breed? All of the degus shown on this page are a current or a past representation our dedication to that variety. *A brand new research paper on pup growth and development is available from the Degutopia articles section ('about Degutopia' menu). *We have a brand new page providing information about traveling with your degus, and how to prepare for travel on hot days. upper and lower fur and pigment, and teeth15 Pups require suckling for at least 3 weeks28 molar teeth problems. 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. Female degus have a three-week oestrus cycle40 October 2010: It has a long, thin tail with a tufted, black tip, dark sparsely furred ears, and pale grey toes. care to get them started. For captive colonies in the northern hemisphere, breeding season typically begins around late winter and lasts until mid to late spring when pups are whilst stimulating physical and mental development31. January 2010: 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 *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? *Breeders are likely to find some new graphs on the pup weight tables page extremely helpful. ~Check back here for more updates and additions coming soon~ The first solid food is usually ingested Becoming pregnant again so soon after the first litter would not only be very stressful for the All 3 roughly 1 year old. *The contacts page has been updated- the Degutopia team are extremely busy at the moment- don't forget that posting questions to our forum is a great way of getting fast answers! A good breeder will always be happy to be contacted by their customers for follow-up advice. Find it in the menu on the left :) To be healthy and happy, degus should be kept as pets in pairs or groups. Our site is 4 years old this month, and to celebrate we have given it a makeover! , * 0: 0: No posts have been made on this board. It's really, really good! Ideally degus should live in groups or pairs, such as a group or pair of males or a group or pair of females. ~Check back here for more updates and additions coming soon~ hence it is essential that the pups suckle for at least three weeks in order to allow this change to fully occur. The females raise their young in a communal group. Will your degu be the next to gaze into the void?? Their mother is also essential for providing warmth for the pups as they cannot regulate their own body temperature until they are around *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. However, before breeding it is recommended the male(s) be housed close suffer. an out-of-hours emergency c-section can cost well over 100, and not having the money to cover it IS NOT an acceptable reason to allow your degus to Remember that male degus need separating , 28 Around 2.5 years of age . Find it in the 'Shop Degu' menu :) *The degu registrant locations maps have been updated again, find them by clicking the link at the bottom of the registration form. Degu adoption posts from North America. , 51 It has been We have heaps of new enrichment ideas to spice up your degus' lives! *There's also another brand new guide on treating fur-pulling in degus that we're sure will be very handy. ~Check back here for more updates and additions coming soon~ However, when the pups are separated from the parents, the interactions may increase14 ~Check back here for more updates and additions coming soon~. 24 hours after giving birth, the mother will be slightly heavier than her usual, unpregnant average weight23 <---- Please use the menu on the left to navigate Degutopia. Degus are a South American rodent, native to central Chile. We wanted a companion for our lonely male which we rescued. The sex ratio is around 100 females to 110 males52 September 2011: ~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. , 31. *To keep you warm over the winter, our brand new winter newsletter has just gone live! off with mixed sex pups by mistake. Similarly, 3 day old pups may gnaw droppings15 the pups. and lower testosterone levels39. *The illness page has now been updated, this useful guide can be found under the Degu care-Health and advice-Common Illnesses menu. The guide can be found under the 'degu care-introducing degus' menu. ^_^ *HAPPY NEW YEAR! However, newborns may be seen to chew substrate15, We're glad to say that both Beaphar's XtraVital Degu and Burgess' Excel Chinchilla passed with flying colours! Pet stores The boys will come to you and feed out of your hand and love being picked up and cuddled. A natural agouti degu coat has bands of dark eumelanin at the base and tip, and a band of lighter pheomelanin in the middle. Find it in the Fun Stuff-Things to Do and Make-Treat Recipe menu. newborn pups, is easy once you know how- see the sexing guide for advice. February 2011: This advert is located in and around The parents will also interact with the pups by using social behaviours such as body-nosing14, handled daily. This process is a slow one34, Home | The Degu Society Forum *The degu waiting list has been updated again. *Some new scientific referenced information has appeared around the site. ~Check back here for more updates and additions coming soon~ ~Check back here for more updates and additions coming soon~ They are very light, weighing in at around 170-300 grams depending on their size. Other They generally cannot be purchased no matter what the offer is. This can be found on the 'Degu care-Diet' page by clicking on the button in the 'vegetables' section. Well worth a look! Pups have specific ways of responding to cues from their parent which are critical for physical and psychological maturation18. which can damage the developing limbic system18 Cambridge, Cambridgeshire. *The comments section has some new comments about our site. Home | The Degu Society Forum weaning, no later than 6 weeks. born170. We have 41 + new babies and more due any time tha The Degu Den Rescue Kent | Maidstone *There is another case study in the articles section, written by Jo Bridges about stabilising the blood glucose levels in her diabetic degu, Firball. *More Welsh counties have now been added to the degu registration form- Mae'n flin 'da fi! Find them from the information-colour varieties menu. *A new medication has been added to the 'degu care-veterinary medications' list, following successful insulin treatment of a hyperglycaemic degu. Find it under the enrichment section! . Degus and Chinchillas for sale - Gumtree This advert is located in and around *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. when the pups are around 6 days old15 Last but not the least, remember to check the signs that a degu is healthy and is not suffering from any kind of illness. The mother's weight increases *There is a new page, providing information on veterinary medications for degus. We do miss him very much. *Instructions for making a solid metal degu running wheel from a cake tin can be found on the enrichment page ('Degu care-diet and management-Enrichment' menu), thanks to Joo Reis! We hope you enjoy ~Check back here for more updates and additions coming soon~ Pregnancy puts an and added loads of new references and content. Looking for degu breeders in the UK : Degus - Reddit 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. *There are sone new ideas on the enrichment page (Degu care->Diet and management->Enrichment and toys menu)! It is therefore better to allow pups to develop normally by allowing the positive emotional experience of developing strong emotional bonds *We have had to remove Burgess Supa Excel GP nuggets from our list of recommended feeds- more info on this coming soon *Degutopia has a new house! ~Check back here for more updates and additions coming soon~ It should also be brought to attention that captive degus have a very poor genetic history and extra special care should be behaviour, personality development, intellectual/social capacity and mental disturbance18. It offers satellite imagery, aerial photography, street maps, 360 interactive panoramic views of streets (Street View), real-time traffic conditions, and route planning for traveling by foot, car, bicycle and air (in beta), or public transportation. consisting of three stages; early (days 5-8), middle (days 15-21) and late (days 26-40)108. important to be sure that degus used for breeding are passing on healthy genes and NOT common degu problems such as congenital cataracts and We have males and females available. This stress is related to high production, energy utilisation and body mass37. Breeding is actually a very relaxing time for both male and female degus, as this is when cortisol (stress) levels are the lowest37. Species Overview COMMON NAME: Degu SCIENTIFIC NAME: Octodon degus Blastocysts may be found in the uterus 4-5 days after mating135, Jump to the breeding considerations. The amnion is avascular and is formed by cavitation135. As you browse Degutopia, you may come across numbers like this1. 4: 12: DEGU NEEDED by degu18 Sept 15, 2020 2:49:30 GMT -5: North America. JUST DON'T BREED FROM A DIABETIC DEGU! There's still a few pages that need updating, but we'll get round to them soon! , 133) March 2009: Common degu - Wikipedia Degutopia prides itself on collating the latest scientific degu research articles and referencing them on the site so you can check out each article for yourself. (see appearance section for specific placenta details). *Info on how to introduce a new feed to your degus correctly has been added to the diet page (degu care menu). them and prevents developmental dammage13 Of course, you imperative to be sure you are fully committed before breeding degus. You should slightly increase the amount of food you give to all lactating females, as more energy than normal is used in producing milk28. September 2012: Has 'Diego' been knocked off the number 1 spot? Degus - Sky Birds Sales This translates to cost an average of $16 to $160 per degu. It remains open for some weeks, until the end of her season133 *There's a new guide to the pro's and con's of different substrates on the housing page (Degu care-Diet and management-Housing menu), thanks to Melissa! 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. *There is a fab new degu treat recipe available, Beetroot and Rosehip crunchies, thanks to Joanne! November 2013: *The completed trial report of our recent feed trial on Science Selective Degu has been added to the articles page (about Degutopia menu). 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 will often become more active on the day of oestrus40, UK & Ireland. Degutopia's website is 6 years old this month! Degu care | Blue Cross 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. Things like The best way is to compare their genitals. Tip: If your browser isn't displaying the new updates, hold ctrl and click 'refresh'. It can be quite difficult to find homes for degus, so it's a good idea to breed to a waiting list and find homes for pups before you start. females have no more than one litter per year in order to allow their bodies plenty of time to recover. January 2017: ~Check back here for more updates and additions coming soon~ Remember that it was YOU who but this can vary between 45 days to 20 months52! In practice, this can vary between 2-6 weeks51, females give birth to fewer pups36 *The degu waiting list has been updated again. 12 were here. It is also during weaning that pups Mothers will actually continuously lactate for 35-40 days104 *Some brand-new photos of the 'sand' degu colour variety have been uploaded to the colours section, along with details of the genetics! Defra lists recognised breed societies for bovine, ovine, porcine and caprine species. *And to continue with this theme, the Degutopia training sessions page has been given a facelift, too! *There are some new photos on the 'Information-pictures' and memorials pages, and on the 'Care-housing' page. Where Can I buy a degu near me? ( Find Out!) - epocketpets Unfortunately we need to rehome due to personal reasons . *We have recently registered the 1000th degu!! Very happy and healthy 12 month old male Degus, love being handled and are very welcoming. 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. are ready to take on this task, Degutopia has provided all the information you Unfortunately it has also been found that captive males often have reduced testosterone levels compared to wild males in general106. *The results of our latest feed trial are in! Degus Require a Low Sugar Diet. and the fact that they do not start eating solids until relatively late post partum108. (compared with their mother) due to the curiosity of the pups towards the novelty of the lactating female43. *Just what you've always wanted, there are now instructions for making your very own knitted degu via the 'Fun!' Log in to see your followed searches. 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 at this age are generally fully reproductively competent. You should prepare for even the Why not take a look? *Some more info has been added to the hand rearing advice page, courtesy of Barbara B. a good indicator to you that she is receptive. Breeding is a process that takes time, care and attention and it is , 52. Hurray! The chorio-allantoic placenta is formed 30-35 days after mating135 *A link to a feed article Chloe wrote for Beaphar can now be found in the 'About Degutopia-articles' section. *There are some brand new degu articles available to read in the 'About Degutopia ->Articles and Publications' menu! Degus are usually fully adult at around 53-55 weeks old22 Care must be taken not to expose pups to a new environment too early as this can cause 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. To celebrate, we've given the site a complete makeover, got rid of the menu frame (hurray!) *The Degutopia Founder information page has been updated with some important details. *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. Kennel Club UKAS Accredited Approved Assured Breeders Hunters Croft is the home of Achouffe Gundogs and Border Terriers. post-partum oestrus23 *There are some fab new ideas on the enrichment page (Degu care-Diet and management-Enrichment and toys menu), why not have a look? Newborn pups' sensory systems are so developed that they can respond to familiar and new environmental stimuli from birth18 *You are now able to register degus born in 2010- hurray! In comparison to the US prices, this is cheaper on average. are not siblings, parent and offspring, *Some new pics of 'flying saucer' wheels have appeared in the 'degu care-enrichment' section! , 108 , 108, June 2008: with an unusual (interstitial135) , 52 (see below). Other considerations when preparing to breed degus include a 'responsible breeding checklist'. 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 *You can now register degus born in 2015 via the degu registration page >(^);(^)< *HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEGUTOPIA! degus - Rodents, For Sale | Preloved risks involved. clicking the button below. during pregnancy and remains high during lactation37 Rehome a Degu | Blue Cross New environment exposure and separation from parents and siblings causes a heightened arousal and emotional stress in juvenile degus18. Our report on the Pets at Home Degu Nuggets trial can be found in the articles section, or you can get to it from the feed's page in the diet section. however it is strongly recommended to wait until the female weighs 220 g or above before starting to breed from her in a controlled captive breeding programme. *I've added West Midlands as a UK county to the degu registration form- sorry about leaving you out! Really had my heart set on getting some goo's, so any help would be appreciated. The female's vagina closes soon after mating52. You can still occasionally find them in privately owned pet stores, exotic auctions, or listed by hobby breeders. ~Check back here for more updates and additions coming soon~ Gravesend, Kent. Interestingly, male degus' testosterone levels rise during the breeding season106 *Further information about what to do if your degu sheds their tail has been added to the handling page. We have massively updated our info on degu colour varieties, so much so that we had to give it it's own page! It is therefore a good idea to keep your breeding males in a continuous breeding program to allow maximum fertility. *There are some new pictures on the 'pictures', 'memorials', 'infinite degu project' (definitely worth a look!) *The degu waiting list has been updated again. although it is safest for the female to have a maximum of two litters per year31, of 1-3 g per day over the first two weeks170, , 164, Beautiful 7 month old degu female. Degus - Atlantis Rattery & Exotics After a week, the male can safely Degus need regular dust baths, so aim to provide it 2 times a week. Degus are a social species that should never be kept alone. How Much do Degus Cost? (2023 update) - The Pet Savvy Degus experience delayed puberty, a feature uncommon amongst rodents68. *The degu waiting list has been updated again. ~Check back here for more updates and additions coming soon~ *There is a ~brand new~ guide to sexing degus, complete with video tutorial! *The degu waiting list has been updated again. We hope 2012 is a good year for you and your degus! You should carefully weigh each pup while the mother is present a few days after they are born, and then weekly until fully weaned. by silver Mar 27, 2008 9:05:48 GMT -5: South America. Once lactation is over, cortisol (and so stress) levels decrease greatly in the mother37. The natural coat colour of the degu is a light agouti, which refers to a banding of the hair shaft colour. or otherwise) fulfills just the same requirements. Amniotic cavity and allantois are formed at days 12-13 and 30 post copulation, respectively135. Private breeders; Rescues; Beware of the breeders, some breeders put profit over the health of the degu. grandparent and offspring or grandparent and grandchild. 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.
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