*Some new scientific referenced information has appeared around the site. *We've added a bit of new info about 'white' degus as a colour variation on the 'degu information-appearance' page. This is a process of strengthening the bonds between siblings and it continually increases postnatally14. ~Check back here for more updates and additions coming soon~ Degutopia's website is 6 years old this month! All breeders and those interested in breeding are welcome. Find it in the 'Shop Degu' menu :) ~Check back here for more updates and additions coming soon~ *The degu waiting list has been updated again. In fact, pups have been shown to spend more time with a lactating female43 *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. *Our shop is temporarily down for maintainence due to factors outside our control- sorry :( We hope to have it back up as soon as possible! *The degu waiting list has been updated again. *HAPPY NEW YEAR from Degutopia! Planning to breed degus? If your male is infertile and you already supplement his diet with vitamin C, check the dosage as excess can cause reproductive failure63. There's still a few pages that need updating, but we'll get round to them soon! *IMPORTANT INFO regarding Supreme's Gerty Guinea Pig meusli feed: This has been REMOVED from Degutopia's recommended feeds list due to changes in the calcium:phosphorous ratio, making it unsuitable for degus. ~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. The mother will convert food eaten almost immediately into milk108. *Degutopia will be exhibiting at The Pet Show, Stoneleigh Park, UK on Sat 20th and Sun 21st July, it should be a lot of fun for all pet lovers, and we hope to see you there! origin, behaviour, history, physiology and tips on how to care for them, all set on a , 28 , 133) This advert is located in and around 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. with an unusual (interstitial135) Go to the 'Degutopia-shows' menu to find them. to the female enclosure in order for them to gain familiarity and facilitate positive interactions during breeding sessions. *Some new pictures of our degus have been added to their personal pages- don't they scrub up well?! Structure of an agouti hair This colour has evolved in degus to act as natural camouflage in their wild habitat. February 2011: Find it in the menu on the left :) 3 healthy female degus for sale. although it is safest for the female to have a maximum of two litters per year31, Or can anyone point me in the direction of a good online community where breeders sell degus? Check it out by clicking the link at the bottom of the degu registration page ('Get Interactive' menu)! Other considerations when preparing to breed degus include a 'responsible breeding checklist'. *The degu age survey results and the tail survey results pages have been updated. November 2013: Rehome a Degu | Blue Cross Very interesting study and well worth a read. *We have had to remove Burgess Supa Excel GP nuggets from our list of recommended feeds- more info on this coming soon However, female degus also nest communally (see below), and allowing the mother to raise the litter with only the other females in the group (breeding The amnion is avascular and is formed by cavitation135. These cute little bundles of fur and fun are go to their forever homes. *New pictures are to be found on the 'degu information-pictures' page and don't forget to pay your repects to the new degus in the memorial section as well. 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. *An ~all new~ audio walkthrough of some of the sounds degus use to communicate can be found on the 'Sounds' section ('Degu information-general info-degu sounds' menu). *The degu waiting list has been updated again. However, newborns may be seen to chew substrate15, ~Check back here for more updates and additions coming soon~ menu! which is a relatively short time108. Tip: If your browser isn't displaying the new updates, hold ctrl and click 'refresh'. *The results of our latest feed trial are in! , 132 *Happy Brithday Degutopia! Via the 'Degu Info->General Info->Colour Varieties' menu. any number of pups. It is therefore better to allow pups to develop normally by allowing the positive emotional experience of developing strong emotional bonds Of course, you *There are some fab new ideas on the enrichment page (Degu care-Diet and management-Enrichment and toys menu), why not have a look? More information on this can be found on the breed standard section. >Dedicated to the memory of Jeremy, the original Degutopia degu and his keeper Chloe<. 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. TIME- Do you have the time to devote to what can be a lengthy and time-consuming process? *The top 3 most popular degu names list has also been updated. January 2013: to be in old age. *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 now register degus born up to 2017 via the degu registration 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'. 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. are not siblings, parent and offspring, This is definitely worth a look, you will find it under the 'degu care-housing' section by clicking on the button. ~Check back here for more updates and additions coming soon~ Why not have a look? Pups grow at a rate *There are some new pictures on the 'pictures', 'memorials', 'infinite degu project' (definitely worth a look!) We will be trialing this product shortly. Hurray! *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!). , 31, This is facilitated by the formation of a mucous/semen 'plug' that sits inside the vagina* (about 12 hours light:12 hours dark). , 135, Degus rodents for sale | Pets4Homes Breeding times in captivity can be highly variable, especially as pet degus in the northern hemisphere52 , 133 There are loads of new products, new degu designs and new prices, so it's well worth a look around! 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! Older male degus may become infertile, as senile male degus have been found to have a decreased sperm cell production ability39 Degu adoption posts from North America. However conception (fertilisation) typically occurs around September-October23, The test certificate can be found via the Degutopia-articles section. Degu care | Blue Cross *We have a new page in the form of a guide to feeding vegetables to your degus! *I have slightly modified the substrate advice on the 'degu care-housing' page to avoid confusing everyone! Our site is 7 years old this month! Preloved, The Joy of Second Hand, Preloved People and The Second Hander are trademarks of Moo Limited. *Some new updates are underway- you might notice some changes around! *You can now register degus born in 2015 via the degu registration page >(^);(^)< ~Check back here for more updates and additions coming soon~ Find it via the 'about Degutopia-articles' menu. ~Check back here for more updates and additions coming soon~ *In light of this, several pages have been updated with the new info, including the breeding guide, references, pup weight tables and a brand new page has been added with graphs depicting breeding female weight changes. The first solid food is usually ingested September 2011: In the wild they live in elaborate burrows amongst the rocks and brush of the West Andean slopes. Find out more via the 'degu care- diet' section. Remember that female degus *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! <---- Please use the menu on the left to navigate Degutopia. Their native environment is Mediterranean-esque, with dry summers and rainy winters. a weight which is said to be a key threshold in the pup's development52. *Happy New Year from Degutopia! ~Check back here for more updates and additions coming soon~ *Further information about what to do if your degu sheds their tail has been added to the handling page. You're just so small ~Check back here for more updates and additions coming soon~ the reason is that pups are born with an unusually high degree of development170 well developed), as they are born with open eyes and ears31, , 170, January 2012: They need plenty of space so a large cage or aviary should be provided with lots of hay. Find it in the 'degu care' menu. Private breeders; Rescues; Beware of the breeders, some breeders put profit over the health of the degu. females have no more than one litter per year in order to allow their bodies plenty of time to recover. and lower testosterone levels39. ~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). The sex ratio is around 100 females to 110 males52 *We now have our very own BOOKSHOP selling the brand new edition of our book- "Degutopia's Compact Guide to Degu Care"! so care should be taken not to cause her undue disruption. this is due to the higher levels of the hormone oestrogen in her blood stream40. *There are some new degu pictures in the 'degu information-pictures' page and memorial section. 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. *The degu budget planner has been re-vamped and updated with some top-notch money-saving tips! This means you should be absolutely certain that the degus you intend to breed are not directly related, i.e. *HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEGUTOPIA.CO.UK! Yummy! ~Check back here for more updates and additions coming soon~ Direct inbreeding significantly increases the risk of infant mortality, congenital abnormalities There We have some absolutely gorgeous baby African Pygmy Hedgehogs now ready for their new forever homes. Breeding is actually a very relaxing time for both male and female degus, as this is when cortisol (stress) levels are the lowest37. April 2013: Get those podgy degus into shape! or otherwise) fulfills just the same requirements. ~Check back here for more updates and additions coming soon~ Once lactation is over, cortisol (and so stress) levels decrease greatly in the mother37. *HAPPY NEW YEAR! , 108, July 2009: Our site is 4 years old this month, and to celebrate we have given it a makeover! January 2015: changes in the behavioural development of the degu18. ~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. 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. The boys will come to you and feed out of your hand and love being picked up and cuddled. March 2009: Google Maps is a web mapping service developed by Google. Degus - Sky Birds Sales Lists of recognised breed societies and breeding operations *Accordingly, the references list has been updated! Brentwood, Essex. ~Check back here for more updates and additions coming soon~ *The registered degu locations page has been updated- want to see how many degus are registered in Japan? *Some good treats and training aids have been added to the 'degu care-training' and 'degu care-diet' sections of the site. *Loads of new information on degu coat colour genetics has been added to the info-->colour varieties page, as well as some fab new pictures. Degu milk is relatively dilute and has a stable solids, lipid, protein, ash and energy content108, Degus are usually fully adult at around 53-55 weeks old22 *The comments section has some new comments about our site. from the females for around 4 days immediately after she has given birth, and again once the pups are weaned. This usually coincides with the start of winter coat shedding around May-June23. To find out more about the publication of scientific research and why it's as she will eat more, increase her fat stores and increase the mass of organs such as the liver during this time162. ~Check back here for more updates and additions coming soon~ The best way is to compare their genitals. giving a greater chance of fertilisation during this time. Remember that it was YOU who 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. Great stuff! June 2008: ~Check back here for more updates and additions coming soon~ *We've updated some of our degus' pages, including adding a page for our two new boys, Hopper and Skip! Amniotic cavity and allantois are formed at days 12-13 and 30 post copulation, respectively135. 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 but cannot be properly digested until the pups are around 15 days old108. If you have ~Check back here for more updates and additions coming soon~ Find them from the information-colour varieties menu. females give birth to fewer pups36 Communal care helps promote survival of the pups and helps the pups maintain their body temperature23. ~Check back here for more updates and additions coming soon~ *There is a new page, providing information on veterinary medications for degus. *Some more info on our traffic light degu feed suitability system has been added to the diet section. ~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. This was assumed to be because You should carefully weigh each pup while the mother is present a few days after they are born, and then weekly until fully weaned. Thanks to everyone that made Degutopia what it is today. observed that pups reared with both parents huddle less with the mother14, *Degutopia has a new house! *The waiting list has been similarly updated. Degu adoption posts from South America. ~Check back here for more updates and additions coming soon~ All of the degus shown on this page are a current or a past representation our dedication to that variety. Our website is 9 years old this month- hurray! 4 very characteristic make Degus available sadly available for rehoming due to personal circumstances. *A whole range of degu diets have just had their sugar content results back from the lab, the results can be found in the 'Degutopia-articles' section. Pups require suckling for at least 3 weeks28 *HAPPY NEW YEAR! implantation of the embryo occurs by the seventh day post fertilisation52 If both your degus' genitals appear the same, they're the same sex. All have been been handled from a young age and are friendly. Captive degus will nurse their young for 21-28 days on average (days of weaning)31 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 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 are some new links for some great degu hammocks, and flying saucer wheels, definitely worth a look!
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