, 52 (see below). blocking entry to the cervix. *There are some brand new degu articles available to read in the 'About Degutopia ->Articles and Publications' menu! Degu adoption posts from North America. 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. March 2011: *We have a new page in the form of a guide to feeding vegetables to your degus! *Some important new info about Gerty Guinea Pig feed in the US can be found on its page in the diet section. , 52. This advert is located in and around , 135, January 2012: Home | The Degu Society Forum Mansfield, Nottinghamshire. 0: 0: No posts have been made on this board. menu. when the pups are around 6 days old15 September 2011: Play is almost exclusively family oriented and involves frequent body-nose contact52. ~Check back here for more updates and additions coming soon~ ~Check back here for more updates and additions coming soon~ 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 Home | The Degu Society Forum Will your degu be the next to gaze into the void?? ^_^ *Sadly, we've had to move two of our girls, Parsley and Poppy degus, to the tributes section of the Degutopia's degus page. the male and female pups before they go to their new homes. This means you should be absolutely certain that the degus you intend to breed are not directly related, i.e. 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. *It is now possible to register degus born in 2009! Check out the latest data via the 'about Degutopia-research' menu. How Much do Degus Cost? (2023 update) - The Pet Savvy Pups will exhibit the largest body mass increase between the ages of 4 and 8 weeks68. females give birth to fewer pups36 *The degu pregnancy calculator tool has been updated. *The completed trial report of our recent feed trial on Science Selective Degu has been added to the articles page (about Degutopia menu). but cannot be properly digested until the pups are around 15 days old108. This plug acts as a protective barrier for the developing foetus against external bacteria*, *The degu waiting list has been updated again. be put back with the female and the pups. normal weight. *HAPPY BIRTHDAY Degutopia.co.uk! *There's a new link on the links section. The female we got as a companion came with two of her young, a male and a female. *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! your male degu gets, as males use more energy during reproduction than females28. Stourport-on-severn, Worcestershire. Similar to human babies, pups learn to recognise and respond to their mother's call within the first days of life18. *There are sone new ideas on the enrichment page (Degu care->Diet and management->Enrichment and toys menu)! , * Typically, they do not groom or play as normal at first and increase the amount of vocalisation, neck-nosing and forepaw clasping14. *Some good treats and training aids have been added to the 'degu care-training' and 'degu care-diet' sections of the site. Wallasey, Wirral, I am selling two malle degus just can not cope anymore with them and are cats are always try to get at them collection only leasowe, This advert is located in and around *We have a new survey! , 52 Amniotic cavity and allantois are formed at days 12-13 and 30 post copulation, respectively135. If you haven't registered your degus yet, you can do so via the 'Get interactive->Register your degus' menu. 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. They had same Velvet father and one mum was White and another one was totally Black with slightly bigger ears. Copyright 1997 2021 Moo Limited. The vagina has also been observed to open sporadically throughout gestation133. (see health section). Older male degus may become infertile, as senile male degus have been found to have a decreased sperm cell production ability39 In wild degu colonies, the breeding season on average starts when it begins to get light at 07:00h and dark at 19:00h 22 (about 12 hours light:12 hours dark). ~Check back here for more updates and additions coming soon~ *The degu waiting list has been updated again. and ideally only one. born170. Find it in the 'degu care' menu. *I have also now added full monthly weight data for all our degus that have passed on to their respective pages. , 110 *You can now register degus born in 2015 via the degu registration page >(^);(^)< 12 were here. Although there is wide variation in the age at which degus reach sexual maturity, female degus often mature sooner than males. There are also some new pictures of Rosie, Strawbs and Truffle. Why not take a look? For specific reproductive morphology, visit the appearance section. Why not have a look? *To keep you warm over the winter, our brand new winter newsletter has just gone live! Planning to breed degus? 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, Listed below are the key points to consider before Be sad to see them go, my daughter is involved with horses now and also has a Saturday job. There We have some absolutely gorgeous baby sugar gliders now ready for their new forever homes. However, the degu's brave personality ensures the pups soon familiarise themselves and start exploring. *You can now register degus born in 2011, ahhhh ^_^ *The degu waiting list has been updated again. She was born in a litter with brothers who were a bit rough at play and she had her ear slightly nibbled, not that. *There is a brand new poem, courtesy of Melissa, on our 'fun!' *There are some new comments on the 'about Degutopia-comments' page. *Some new scientific referenced information has appeared around the site. We love getting e-mail! Female degus have a three-week oestrus cycle40 If your male is infertile and you already supplement his diet with vitamin C, check the dosage as excess can cause reproductive failure63. ~Check back here for more updates and additions coming soon~ sound scientific basis. *The Degutopia degus' page has been updated, you will now see three new faces! Nottingham, Nottinghamshire. *New information on calcium / phosphorous ratios in the degu diet has been added to the diet and illness sections. *Wow! They crave social interaction and exercise. If you have There's still a few pages that need updating, but we'll get round to them soon! Go to the 'Degutopia-shows' menu to find them. Don't panic! HEALTH- The health of your degus, in particular your female degus, should come before everything else. *There are some new tributes on the memorials page (via picture gallery). of 1-3 g per day over the first two weeks170, November 2013: , 170. Also, sadly Lilly is no longer with us as she passed away this month. Degus in Huntingdon | Find Small Furries at Freeads in Huntingdon's #1 , 133 Via the 'Degu Info->General Info->Colour Varieties' menu. May 2009: To find out more about the publication of scientific research and why it's grandparent and offspring or grandparent and grandchild. Sadly Degutopia's founder, Chloe, passed away on 8th September. Degu Breeders near United Kingdom | Reviews - Yell Structure of an agouti hair This colour has evolved in degus to act as natural camouflage in their wild habitat. and the fact that they do not start eating solids until relatively late post partum108. These tiny creatures are also known by their scientific name, Octodon degu, because their cheek teeth are shaped like figure eights. handled daily. July 2009: so care should be taken not to cause her undue disruption. where she could become pregnant again during this time. are ready to take on this task, Degutopia has provided all the information you 4 very characteristic make Degus available sadly available for rehoming due to personal circumstances. 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 are in Kent, UK. The degu is a small caviomorph rodent that is endemic to the Chilean matorral ecoregion of central Chile. worst-case scenario of having to hand rear pups (which requires feeding times evey 2 hours around the clock for at by silver Mar 27, 2008 9:05:48 GMT -5: South America. 9 Things to Know Before Getting a Pet Degu | UKPets the pups. But we do work with breeders who are looking to . The mother will convert food eaten almost immediately into milk108. however it is very important to separate the male from the mother as soon as she has given birth, for a few days. GUIDE TO DETERMINING THE SEX OF DEGU ADULTS AND PUPS. It remains open for some weeks, until the end of her season133 *There's now a link to Chinchillas2Shop in the links section, well worth a look we think! *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). , 107, Little Bites is run by two amazing people, Peggy and Nigel, and we hope to send them a lot of excited degu owners-to-be! . You should slightly increase the amount of food you give to all lactating females, as more energy than normal is used in producing milk28. *The Beaphar XtraVital and Care+ diet pages have been updated with some new info. This advert is located in and around Exotic Explorers has some beautiful Degus for sale. Behaviour patterns including play and dustbathing are shown to develop rapidly during the second week after birth52. *We now have an amazing DEGU ADOPTION section, where you can adopt your very own degus from Little Bites Rescue in Luton, UK! Check it out by clicking the link at the bottom of the degu registration page ('Get Interactive' menu)! Blackpool, Lancashire. Degus are a South American rodent, native to central Chile. ~Check back here for more updates and additions coming soon~ *A link to a feed article Chloe wrote for Beaphar can now be found in the 'About Degutopia-articles' section. *The illness page has now been updated, this useful guide can be found under the Degu care-Health and advice-Common Illnesses menu. This translates to cost an average of $16 to $160 per degu. giving her more 'time off'. , 132. We have males and females available. July 2010: *HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEGUTOPIA.CO.UK! Via the 'degu care-breeding-breeder tools' menu you will now see detailed information about pup weights up to 6 weeks post partum. *There are some new tributes in the memorials gallery. *There are some new graphics explaining the genetics for degu coat colour, well worth a look! possibly as chewing practice. Other While you're there, why not take the survey yourself? *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! , 108. UK & Ireland. as the parents are no longer able to keep them in check! Peterborough, Cambridgeshire. *There are some new comments and pictures on the comments and pictures sections (Degutopia and information menus). Pregnant females living with other females (pregnant or not) can be kept together. *The degu waiting list has been updated again. (about 12 hours light:12 hours dark). although it is safest for the female to have a maximum of two litters per year31, *A new brand of insulin has been added to the veterinary medications list. *The degu waiting list has been updated again. If necessary, the father can be In 2020, Google Maps was used by . He looks like bi Age: 12 months Ready to leave: Now 395 13 days ago 2 November 2009: , 31 as she will eat more, increase her fat stores and increase the mass of organs such as the liver during this time162. Would like to sell in pairs if possible but will sell separately only if u already own degus as should be in pairs 2 very happy and loving Degus for sale, they love being handled and are great pets to have. It is therefore important to make sure your male degu is stress-free in order to insure he is fertile. 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. , 108, female, but also extremely dangerous for her health, and the health of any pups born in the 'backlitter'. *Info on how to introduce a new feed to your degus correctly has been added to the diet page (degu care menu). in order to keep the pups warm. 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. During growth, interaction of the pups with their parents is a very important factor as it is the pups' earliest emotionally *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! We hope 2012 is a good year for you and your degus! Pups require suckling for at least 3 weeks28 We have some absolutely beautiful baby chinchillas now ready for their new forever homes. October 2012: A natural agouti degu coat has bands of dark eumelanin at the base and tip, and a band of lighter pheomelanin in the middle. ~Check back here for more updates and additions coming soon~ Gently lift your degu's tail, supporting their body, and examine the distance between the cone and anus. 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. She was born in a litter with brothers who were a bit rough at play and she had her ear slightly nibbled, not that. 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. , 133, In males, this drop in cortisol allows higher testosterone levels to trigger spermatogenesis37. 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. November 2010: We have 41 + new babies and more due any time tha The Degu Den Rescue Kent | Maidstone For captive colonies in the northern hemisphere, breeding season typically begins around late winter and lasts until mid to late spring when pups are 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. *We have had to remove Burgess Supa Excel GP nuggets from our list of recommended feeds- more info on this coming soon and will often become more active on the day of oestrus40, despite the lack of size differences in adulthood. emotional experience can alter the development of the pups' brains13 It is therefore a good idea to keep your breeding males in a continuous breeding program to allow maximum fertility. We hope you find it an interesting and cosy read. COST- Breeding degus is NOT a way to make easy money- if this is your only reason for considering doing so please stop! We are a small, select, transparent, unassuming and yet successful Kennel where all our dogs are shown and worked throughout the season. *Happy Birthday Degutopia.co.uk! *The degu waiting list has been updated again. , 28 Find them from the information-colour varieties menu. Find Degu Breeders near Bury, Lancashire on Yell. By creating a goal for degu breeders to strive toward, it is hoped these problems can be greatly reduced, which will be of great long-term benefit to captive bred degus. These are very social animals that will quickly become bored without a friend. Cambridge, Cambridgeshire. However, there is growing evidence to suggest that female degus do not require presence of a male to begin oestrus, as many captive Newborn degus have an average weight of 14.6 g15 The form should now work on all browsers and is fully autmoated, meaning your degus will be registered immediately! ~Check back here for more updates and additions coming soon~ Gravesend, Kent. ~Check back here for more updates and additions coming soon~ well developed), as they are born with open eyes and ears31, 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! and 'illness' pages. Degu Breeders Near Me You'll be amazed! Will make excellent pets!! This stress is related to high production, energy utilisation and body mass37. The test certificate can be found via the Degutopia-articles section. to the female enclosure in order for them to gain familiarity and facilitate positive interactions during breeding sessions. Your Recent Searches will appear here. *We now have our very own BOOKSHOP selling the brand new edition of our book- "Degutopia's Compact Guide to Degu Care"! They are very active and need lots of things to chew. Since captive degus have a history of SEXING PUPS- Another key factor is making sure you're confident about how to sex degus, particularly degu pups. Therefore, you need to own at least 2 degus. *HAPPY NEW YEAR! This was assumed to be because Well worth a look in the Fun Stuff->Things to Do and Make->Degu Budget Planner menu. show aggression toward unfamiliar pups32. Log in to see your followed searches. Last but not the least, remember to check the signs that a degu is healthy and is not suffering from any kind of illness. *We hope to see some of you at the Excel Small Animal Champs in Harrogate, Yorks, UK this weekend (30-31st), come and meet Degutopia Diego and Dreggen (and Chloe of course) at our stand (Hall 1)! ~Check back here for more updates and additions coming soon~ F. Grade 1 Frenchies. It is interesting to note that disturbance of pup-parent interaction leads to 'hospitalisation syndrome' which results in permanent deficits of vocal Or can anyone point me in the direction of a good online community where breeders sell degus? Age may also affect testosterone and breeding performance107. During the weaning process, the pups gradually replace their intestinal lactase enzymes (those used for digesting milk) with sucrase enzymes (for We who are left behind have many happy memories to cherish. Why not say hi via the 'Our degus-Meet the gang!' *The degu waiting list has been updated again. April 2013: 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. Newborn pups will begin suckling within hours of birth, lying on their back132, *The degu sounds page (degu info menu) has been expanded to include the new findings of the pup vocalisation paper. The sex ratio is around 100 females to 110 males52 Blastocysts may be found in the uterus 4-5 days after mating135, although these cases are uncommon. ~Check back here for more updates and additions coming soon~ Degus are usually fully adult at around 53-55 weeks old22 menu. *Further information about what to do if your degu sheds their tail has been added to the handling page. Beautiful 7 month old degu female. Find out at the bottom of the degu registration page! 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. whilst stimulating physical and mental development31. , 51 Subsequent matings after the plug has formed however, will result in the plug becoming dislodged from the female as the male withdraws his penis*. The Degu Den Rescue Kent | Maidstone - Facebook Until recently, it was thought that female degus were induced ovulators36 incredible strain on the female's body, so if she's not in peak condition, it's not fair to put her through the extra stress. Interestingly, male pups, on average, weigh more at birth and grow at a faster rate than female pups170, off with mixed sex pups by mistake. This advert is located in and around *Happy New Year from Degutopia! Research has shown that lactation and child rearing is also highly stressful to the mother37, Very interesting study and well worth a read. Should You Keep a Degu as a Pet? - The Spruce Pets We found 23 'degus' for sale adverts for you in 'rodents', in the UK and Ireland Follow this Search Top Searches: guinea pigs skinny pig chinchilla dumbo rat baby guinea pig dwarf hamsters rats teddy guinea pigs baby rats hamster x 30 Each For Sale Beautiful Degus available for Sale Brentwood, Essex 14 days ago 15 For Sale New environment exposure and separation from parents and siblings causes a heightened arousal and emotional stress in juvenile degus18. *There's also another brand new guide on treating fur-pulling in degus that we're sure will be very handy. Brrrr! female-only groups will enter oestrus spontaneously during breeding season. HAPPY NEW YEAR! In fact, pups have been shown to spend more time with a lactating female43 *There is a new vocalisation paper in the articles section, regarding use of ultrasonic frequencies in pups (also see the sounds page, degu information menu). changes in the behavioural development of the degu18. and are also able to right themselves, sit up on their haunches, rear upright and vocalise15. Typically, the father will spend less time on average with the pups than the mother14. It's also very Our site is 4 years old this month, and to celebrate we have given it a makeover! 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. Get reviews and contact details for each business including phone number, postcode, opening hours and photos. *Chloe has passed her PhD viva exam! *There are some fab new ideas on the enrichment section (Degu care-Diet and management-Enrichment menu), thanks to Christie! 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 January 2018: Our website is 9 years old this month- hurray! The average weight (of the female) at first conception in the wild is 205 g52, *The degu tail survey results page has been updated, do take a look as the results are really interesting! It has yellow-brown fur above and creamy-yellow below, with yellow around the eyes and a paler band around the neck. *There's a new face on the Infinite Degu Project page (Fun Stuff->Things to Do & Make->The IDP)! *The housing page has been updated with information on how to construct your own degu enclosure- thanks to the excellent information provided by Nightwishraven :) Degus notoriously develop diabetes because their body poorly metabolises sugar. Captive degus are the unfortunate victims of years of chronic inbreeding, so it is very Once the pups are born, females living together will spontaneously nest communally23. 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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