Don't panic! They are very active and need lots of things to chew. Has 'Diego' been knocked off the number 1 spot? *We have a new survey! You may notice your degus dustbathe more frequently around breeding season22. ~Check back here for more updates and additions coming soon~ weaning, no later than 6 weeks. are often able to breed throughout the year36 You will also be automatically e-mailed your registration certificates, isn't that amazing! They generally cannot be purchased no matter what the offer is. *There are some new degu pictures in the 'degu information-pictures' page and memorial section. worst-case scenario of having to hand rear pups (which requires feeding times evey 2 hours around the clock for at This stress is related to high production, energy utilisation and body mass37. ~Check back here for more updates and additions coming soon~ The vagina has also been observed to open sporadically throughout gestation133. The list of recognised equine breed. *The results of our latest feed trial are in! Kennel Club UKAS Accredited Approved Assured Breeders Hunters Croft is the home of Achouffe Gundogs and Border Terriers. *We have had to remove Burgess Supa Excel GP nuggets from our list of recommended feeds- more info on this coming soon Find it in the 'Degu care-health and advice-sexing degus' menu! female, but also extremely dangerous for her health, and the health of any pups born in the 'backlitter'. You should slightly increase the amount of food you give to all lactating females, as more energy than normal is used in producing milk28. and that prior to breeding, the females need to be placed near to a male so they could see, hear and smell him. He's a very shy and timid boy who needs someone to give him the time needed. Her body temperature may also rise (up to 4C)40, For specific reproductive morphology, visit the appearance section. Nottingham, Nottinghamshire. ~Check back here for more updates and additions coming soon~ Yay! Find it in the menu on the left :) *New section! In the meantime other updates might take a little longer than usual Degu Breeders - Facebook *Happy Birthday Degutopia.co.uk! This advert is located in and around Via the 'Degu Info->General Info->Colour Varieties' menu. Bristol. However, the degu's brave personality ensures the pups soon familiarise themselves and start exploring. We have 41 + new babies and more due any time tha The Degu Den Rescue Kent | Maidstone Degu adoption posts from South America. *The degu waiting list has been updated again. If both your degus' genitals appear the same, they're the same sex. Where Can I buy a degu near me? ( Find Out!) - epocketpets *The degu waiting list has been updated again. *A new brand of insulin has been added to the veterinary medications list. Although the site was down for a few hours it is now back up and running; I'm still working to fix any glitches so if you come across something please do let me know! *Lots more references have been added to the appearance, research, breeding, toxic woods and wild lifestyle pages. normal weight. ~Check back here for more updates and additions coming soon~ 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 ~Check back here for more updates and additions coming soon~ are not siblings, parent and offspring, or otherwise) fulfills just the same requirements. *The registered degu locations page has been updated- want to see how many degus are registered in Japan? Mostly all agouti pied or agouti. build up their intestinal bacteria, which is essential for their adult digestion104. *Some new degu shopping links have been added to the links page ('Site Tools' menu). *There are some more playpen pictures on the enrichment page (Degu Care-Diet and Management-Enrichment menu). Find them from the information-colour varieties menu. This means you should be absolutely certain that the degus you intend to breed are not directly related, i.e. This can cause physiological and cognitive deficits in later life18 *The degu budget planner has been re-vamped and updated with some top-notch money-saving tips! 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. After a week, the male can safely Degus notoriously develop diabetes because their body poorly metabolises sugar. *HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEGUTOPIA! Fortunately, there are a good amount of degu breeders and rescues around the world that have plenty of healthy 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, , 31, Breeding times in captivity can be highly variable, especially as pet degus in the northern hemisphere52 We're glad to say that both Beaphar's XtraVital Degu and Burgess' Excel Chinchilla passed with flying colours! More info for Shihtzu-Puppies.org.uK. Parents will spend around 80 % of the day close to the pups, either beside them or covering them23. January 2009: What Is A Degu's Appearance? A good breeder will always be happy to be contacted by their customers for follow-up advice. ~Check back here for more updates and additions coming soon~ Since captive degus have a history of to which the degu belongs. They need plenty of space so a large cage or aviary should be provided with lots of hay. 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 *Some more info has been added to the hand rearing advice page, courtesy of Barbara B. Lists of recognised breed societies and breeding operations *The toxic woods list has been updated and all trees' scientific names added. ~Check back here for more updates and additions coming soon~ *A new medication has been added to the 'degu care-veterinary medications' list, following successful insulin treatment of a hyperglycaemic degu. July 2009: We are passionate about Degus. June 2011: *You can now see a video medley of Jeremy degu on his page, underneath his biography (Our degus-meet the gang! The test certificate can be found via the Degutopia-articles section. Private breeders; Rescues; Beware of the breeders, some breeders put profit over the health of the degu. Female degus have a three-week oestrus cycle40 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 Well worth a look in the Fun Stuff->Things to Do and Make->Degu Budget Planner menu. Let them roll around for 20-30 minutes. We have an 18 month old male degu looking for a new home. Female degus all friendly loving nature love being handled ideal pet for all ages It has a long, thin tail with a tufted, black tip, dark sparsely furred ears, and pale grey toes. possibly as chewing practice. ~Check back here for more updates and additions coming soon~ so care should be taken not to cause her undue disruption. ~Check back here for more updates and additions coming soon~ ~Check back here for more updates and additions coming soon~ We will be trialing this product shortly. December 2008: Complete Degu Breeding Guide - DEGUTOPIA *The degu waiting list has been updated again. March 2011: ~Check back here for more updates and additions coming soon~ despite the lack of size differences in adulthood. The father (and indeed any males present in the group) will participate to a great extent with raising the pups31. The first three weeks are critical to the degu's normal development18. *The degu waiting list has been updated again. April 2009: , 31. Nik is waiting to say hi ^_^ All have been brought up in a family environment and are friendly. Mothers will actually continuously lactate for 35-40 days104 1 blue, 1 black, 1 grey pied, and 1 beige pied. *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. September 2011: Chichester, West Sussex. The common Degu body is around 25-31 cm long, with a moderately long tail. We who are left behind have many happy memories to cherish. Degus for Sale - kytycritters Colour Varieties - DEGUTOPIA in order to gain strength and immunity. *Some important new info about Gerty Guinea Pig feed in the US can be found on its page in the diet section. Be sad to see them go, my daughter is involved with horses now and also has a Saturday job. November 2010: Find it under the 'about Degutopia-Research' section. *The degu waiting list has been updated again. ~Check back here for more updates and additions coming soon~. *Some new pictures of our degus have been added to their personal pages- don't they scrub up well?! This is definitely worth a look if you have degus on this substrate, our tests indicate they may pose a significant risk to degus if ingested. Blastocysts may be found in the uterus 4-5 days after mating135, your male degu gets, as males use more energy during reproduction than females28. Why not say hi via the 'Our degus-Meet the gang!' , 133 ~Check back here for more updates and additions coming soon~ *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? The boy inherited those ears which makes him especially adorable. Hurray! A company limited by guarantee. We are a small, select, transparent, unassuming and yet successful Kennel where all our dogs are shown and worked throughout the season. In males, this drop in cortisol allows higher testosterone levels to trigger spermatogenesis37. *There's now a graphic explaining the genetics of the white patched agouti colour variant on the 'information-colours' section. ~Check back here for more updates and additions coming soon~ to both parents18. *There is a new case study in the 'about Degutopia-articles' section. *We have a new shop, selling Degutopia's own degu-themed merchandise! Once lactation is over, cortisol (and so stress) levels decrease greatly in the mother37. *There are some brand new degu articles available to read in the 'About Degutopia ->Articles and Publications' menu! They had same Velvet father and one mum was White and another one was totally Black with slightly bigger ears. October 2010: This is not caused by male penetration, as it occurs in all oestrus females*. The honour went to Munchkin of Dorset, UK. Sexing degus, even 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~ November 2011: *Happy New Year from Degutopia! February 2011: *We have lots of pictures and details of a new colour variety- the champagne agouti! Find it in the Degu care-Health and advice-Taming a nervy degu menu. *The degu waiting list has been updated again. 4 very characteristic make Degus available sadly available for rehoming due to personal circumstances. Breeding is best left to the professionals, but if you feel you Get reviews and contact details for each business including phone number, postcode, opening hours and photos. *New pictures have been added the the memorials page. This advert is located in and around care to get them started. *The waiting list has been similarly updated. Research has shown that lactation and child rearing is also highly stressful to the mother37, Babies raised on high quality science selective Degu food and dried herbs and hays.