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Post by degulover21 on Jun 13, 2017 3:09:18 GMT
Coco my degu has been actin very odd recently, she doesn't seem hyper, sleeping most of the day/relaxing. Could she be going into her adult behaviour now. Did bury some treats ealier, eating at slow speed. Maybe she's sleepy? Idk they have a lazy weekend
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Post by moletteuk on Jun 13, 2017 10:35:21 GMT
I wouldn't say acting a bit lazy is a sign of ill health. It's not unusual for them to be more lazy especially as they become full adults. Mine are 6 and they sleep or laze about most of the day.
With ill health you are likely to see more hiding and fear, you might see them sitting hunched with their fur fluffed up. They might hang out in different places with a better view, they wouldn't be doing much but they wouldln't look relaxed, more like sitting watching.
Are you continuing to weigh them regularly? I think that's the best thing for peace of mind.
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Post by degulover21 on Jun 13, 2017 11:52:38 GMT
She was chewing on her wooden bridge either, I think she was just sleepy I keep an eye on her, anything I should look at for.ill check her weight when she's awake
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Post by savvy on Jun 13, 2017 13:09:50 GMT
Don't forget that although they are day dwellers, they can also be active during the night, especially at dusk and dawn. She could just be catching up on sleep from an active early morning. Mine get lazier as the days lengthen and I do hear them up and foraging in the very early hours.
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Post by moletteuk on Jun 13, 2017 13:51:36 GMT
Mine are always more active in the evenings, so I always judge how they are based on their behaviour during the evening.
Try not to worry DL!
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Post by degulover21 on Jun 14, 2017 6:45:48 GMT
I know I shouldn't worry but she doesn't seem herself, she's about 15months. When do they mature and calm down.
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Post by degulover21 on Jun 14, 2017 11:27:14 GMT
Yawning very often. A picture of her. Does she look poorly?  |
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Post by ntg on Jun 14, 2017 13:46:49 GMT
She looks like a very content little love to me, just having a rest!
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Post by savvy on Jun 14, 2017 14:01:12 GMT
No, she's just having a kip. Her eyes are bright, her ears are errect, her fur's nice and shiney she's fine.
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Post by degulover21 on Jun 14, 2017 15:10:38 GMT
She's been kipping a lot
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Post by randomname on Jun 14, 2017 15:32:11 GMT
it's because it's too warm I'm sure. If we had any sense we'd be having siestas too  She's just doing what they'd do in the wild, conserving energy in the warm weather. All my critters are pretty lethargic at the moment. Except the dogs, pup never stops playing. She does look really well mind, like savvy said. All shiny & sleek. Looks very happy & content to me. |
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Post by bouncy on Jun 14, 2017 16:46:24 GMT
Ditto Randomname - when it's warm, they'll take a siesta and will be most active when it starts to cool down.
What's the temperature like in your room?
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Post by degulover21 on Jun 14, 2017 20:25:29 GMT
It was warming during the day.hazels been so active she must be in heat tho. What should I be looking for?
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Post by degulover21 on Jun 14, 2017 20:44:35 GMT
She's just been really tried.... after she gets up eats , toilet,bar chew a little not much as she use to, grooms hazel then goes back and lays back down
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Post by savvy on Jun 14, 2017 20:58:56 GMT
Sounds like Dixie's day, lol. As long as she's eating and drinking she's fine. She doesn't look puffed up, she's not hiding, she's just warm and settling down.
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Post by bouncy on Jun 14, 2017 21:11:34 GMT
It's cool. Scaredygoo spent most of his day in bed.
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Post by degulover21 on Jun 14, 2017 22:11:03 GMT
How much is a degu supposed to drink mine don't drink alot
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Post by bouncy on Jun 15, 2017 0:10:31 GMT
There's no hard and fast rule, a bit like humans. As long as they have constant access to a supply (eg their bottle), they're fine.
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Post by degulover21 on Jun 15, 2017 0:26:24 GMT
Update coco seemed very active tonight around 10 for a few hours
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Post by degulover21 on Jun 15, 2017 4:01:03 GMT
She's eating fine so she must be sleepy yesterday.
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She's just doing what they'd do in the wild, conserving energy in the warm weather. All my critters are pretty lethargic at the moment. Except the dogs, pup never stops playing. 