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Post by rodentman on Jun 19, 2023 23:19:42 GMT
I have had my degu’s for awhile now, but sometimes they are very quite and hide in there nest? They are using there wheel alot, always fed, always have water and no medical conditions. I’m worried something is wrong or that they are bored/stressed. Is this normal, and if not how can I be a better owner?
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Post by savvy on Jun 19, 2023 23:38:52 GMT
Degus do love to nap.
Did the hiding start when the weather started to get warm? If so, they are probably a little warm.
Make sure there are cooler shady areas of the cage so they can get somewhere more comfortable. Change their water daily so it's always fresh.
Aside from the hiding, are they behaving normally?
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Post by bouncy on Jun 20, 2023 8:48:48 GMT
Ditto Savvy.
Try adding a box, tube, or something similar to offer alternative hiding places. Degus are strange. I've had messages from my mum saying she can't find the pups. They aren't used to her, so they hide. They come out when they hear my voice through the camera, though!
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Post by flibbertigibbety on Aug 2, 2023 5:11:47 GMT
I find my goos are very responsive to familiarity, including my voice. I sing to them, talk to them, etc. They're in my room with me, so they hear me all the time, especially since I work from home. I always sing a bit when I go to feed them, and they usually come out of their little hiding spots. They're so very social, but they're also very fearful/cautious. Ensure that they're not afraid of you by being around them and hand feeding them healthy stacks. If it's something they want, make sure they come to you to get it. Even if it's an applewood stick. Lure them out of the cage a bit onto your body with snacks so they know it's not a grab and run sort of relationship. They'll get more comfortable when put in situations where they get treats. Not all goos are the same, but these tricks have worked well for my 6 goos.
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Post by moletteuk on Aug 2, 2023 15:43:00 GMT
I would make sure the whole cage has several semi-hiding places, this should encourage them to come out more if they know they can quickly get to safety anywhere in the cage. Open cardboard boxes will work nicely or terracotta pots.
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