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Post by savvy on Jan 2, 2020 19:47:00 GMT
If you are ordering from Hansemanns in Germany, their prices may look high, but the quantities are brilliant. I order approximately 10kg of forage and it lasts nearly a year and I spend just over £100 depending on the exchange rate.
If you are ordering from Ratrations, they are very good value, but you may need to put together your own forage blend; they do next day delivery. If you speak to them, they are very knowledgeable and have a good supply chain.
The seeds are separate from the forage and should be fed about half a teaspoon per degu per day.
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Post by ellieeee on Jan 2, 2020 20:24:18 GMT
i just fed him he is very slow at eating in comparison to my other degu but i dont see any food falling out of his mouth do you think theres any concern needed regarding his teeth?
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Post by ellieeee on Jan 2, 2020 20:27:36 GMT
i fed some sunflower seeds and the forage i had as well as their food and it worked olli my smaller goo didnt have his food stolen from jasper the larger dominate one. insted he ate the forage and fresh hay i scattered thanks everyone for the help!
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Post by deguconvert on Jan 2, 2020 21:34:12 GMT
Eating much slower is often an indication that something isn't quite right, and usually it is related to dental problems. It probably wouldn't hurt to have his molars examined just to be sure. Just know, they are quite hard to see, and even if a Vet uses a scope, they may not see all that needs to be seen. It may require a sedative/anesthesia to get the look they need. Do you have a Vet that you have used for your degus before?
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Post by ellieeee on Jan 2, 2020 22:32:27 GMT
i've never had to take them to the vets before but it is a exotic vet so they should be able to do them seen as they did my last hamster when she needed treatment and theyve always been good with all my animals. im not sure wether to take him or not? do you know if it would be expensive
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Post by savvy on Jan 2, 2020 23:23:37 GMT
It would depend on the treatment needed. It can vary at lot between vets, we have a list of vets who have degu experience if you need to use it.
With the forage, it sounds like they were getting a bit bored with just the pellets and hay.
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Post by winic1 on Jan 2, 2020 23:28:41 GMT
Another good idea to make sure the smaller one gets his fair share of food, is to feed them from separate bowls and on separate levels as well. That way the big/dominant one doesn't look over, see his buddy also eating, and then run right over to steal the best stuff first. Out of sight is out of mind. It won't matter if they end up with both eating from both bowls at various times, as long as they each get a good chance when the bowls are first filled.
If he's chewing much slower than the other, he may well need his teeth checked. Especially if he knows that his big buddy is likely to steal his share of the food, normally that would make a critter eat faster, not slower.
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Post by ellieeee on Jan 3, 2020 11:58:31 GMT
yeah i normally do feed them seprate but jasper just goes and finds ollis food when he's finished
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Post by moletteuk on Jan 4, 2020 9:59:01 GMT
Have you been tracking their weights over time? Is Olli losing weight? Could he be getting slower at eating and that is how Jasper is getting more of his food?
A decent vet should be able to get a look at at least some of the molars with a scope, especially if you can help hold him. This would come under the regular consultation fee which is usually around £20 or should be less than £30 anyway, at least it is where I live.
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Post by ellieeee on Jan 5, 2020 12:18:28 GMT
There has always been a bit of a weight gap between them but oli has only just started to loose more weight than jasper and I’ve been tracking their weight for most of last year
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Post by moletteuk on Jan 5, 2020 17:28:03 GMT
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Post by ellieeee on Jan 7, 2020 22:09:31 GMT
i weighed him today and hes gone up 8gs is this ok or is it weird that its gone up so much in a week ?
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Post by bouncy on Jan 7, 2020 22:46:53 GMT
Good points from DC! Problems eating can be a solution.
I find it very handy to maintain monthly goo weigh-ins. You get to learn about what's right for your goo, and sudden loss can be a good indication of poor health. Just like humans, weight is just a number. You can get an 8St size 10, and an 11St size 10! Although my seven are from three different litters, I have one goo at 330g, but he is just solid because he enjoys weightlifting. My lightest is 240g, but totally in proportion. I do have two that I think are a bit porky (both on the 300g mark), but their tummies are squidgy. Having said that, they're both very active and it's not fluctuating, so it may just be how they are!
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Post by bouncy on Jan 7, 2020 22:48:53 GMT
If he's had problems eating/ or being pushed out, 8g is a good gain! Let's hope he keeps it up!
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Post by moletteuk on Jan 8, 2020 15:13:22 GMT
Keep in mind that a teaspoon of wee is 5g and there can be variation through the day, so 8g isn't necessarily that much.
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