~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. We wanted a companion for our lonely male which we rescued. They generally cannot be purchased no matter what the offer is. *The new Degu Care+ feed can now be found on the 'Degu care-diet and management-diet' page. Find it under the 'about Degutopia-Research' section. Degus are relatively easy to breed and maintain. 9.1 mi | Old Trafford Sir Matt Busby Way, Manchester, M16 0RA. We have males and females available. If you're a degu breeder, why not take a moment to fill it out? *There is a new page, providing information on veterinary medications for degus. We hope you find it an interesting and cosy read. Hurray! *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. to both parents18. In the UK the cost is going to be 25-50 British Pounds ($35 to $70) which is not very pricy but can be more expensive if you buy from private breeders. The list of recognised equine breed. June 2008: This advert is located in and around and at this age are generally fully reproductively competent. The common Degu body is around 25-31 cm long, with a moderately long tail. , 110 *There is now a BRAND NEW DEGU REGISTRATION system! , 108, which can damage the developing limbic system18 Be sad to see them go, my daughter is involved with horses now and also has a Saturday job. (see appearance section for specific placenta details). 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 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. Breeding is best left to the professionals, but if you feel you *There's a brand new guide titled 'How to tame a nervy degu'. *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. During this time handling should be minimised to avoid stress18. , 132. It is also during weaning that pups All have been brought up in a family environment and are friendly. Pet stores Many exotic breeders have chosen to stop breeding these critters because the costs of producing these animals (food, space, and labor) are higher than what the average pet buyer is willing to pay. *HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEGUTOPIA! April 2012: We love getting e-mail! 45 for a pair. Degus rodents for sale | Pets4Homes off with mixed sex pups by mistake. *There are some new tributes in the memorials gallery. *Our --BRAND NEW SHOP-- is now up and running! Degu adoption posts for the UK & Ireland. Note that the prices in this post are only for 1 degu. 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. ~Check back here for more updates and additions coming soon~ Last but not the least, remember to check the signs that a degu is healthy and is not suffering from any kind of illness. , 28 *The completed trial report of our recent feed trial on Science Selective Degu has been added to the articles page (about Degutopia menu). DEGUS. This can be found on the 'Degu care-Diet' page by clicking on the button in the 'vegetables' section. January 2010: Check it out under the 'Degu Information-General Info-Colour Varieties' menu. *Happy Birthday Degutopia.co.uk! ~Check back here for more updates and additions coming soon~ September 2008: August 2011: Handy! Degutopia's website is 8 years old this month- here's to the next year of degu dedication! *Quick update- There is a second addition to the 'degu care-housing' section highlighting the danger of paper cat litter pellets as substrate, with experimental demonstrations similar to those used for wood pellets. If you're traveling with your degus this summer, even only a short way, please do read through this page to help your degus avoid potentially deadly heatstroke. *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)! to be in old age. Parents will spend around 80 % of the day close to the pups, either beside them or covering them23. April 2010: , 28 Via the 'Degu Info->General Info->Colour Varieties' menu. I would like Kim to go to someone with experience. ~Check back here for more updates and additions coming soon~ Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire. If your male is infertile and you already supplement his diet with vitamin C, check the dosage as excess can cause reproductive failure63. Breeding times in captivity can be highly variable, especially as pet degus in the northern hemisphere52 *The Degutopia Founder information page has been updated with some important details. January 2018: of 1-3 g per day over the first two weeks170, It is therefore a good idea to keep your breeding males in a continuous breeding program to allow maximum fertility. Other *HAPPY NEW YEAR! You can still occasionally find them in privately owned pet stores, exotic auctions, or listed by hobby breeders. They have taken many years to procure & develop to where we are now. , 135, We are very dedicated and invested in our animals. <---- Please use the menu on the left to navigate Degutopia.