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Feb 13, 2007 15:06:37 GMT
Post by sutherland on Feb 13, 2007 15:06:37 GMT
can some body help i am not sure if degus would chew though a plastic wheel or if metal ones would hurt there tiny feet
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Feb 13, 2007 16:09:22 GMT
Post by ra on Feb 13, 2007 16:09:22 GMT
Speaking from experience, the Degu Girls chewed through a couple fo plastic wheels within a matter of months. A metal wheel is more expensive but a much better investment. You want to get galvanized wheels enamelled because Degu urine is reactive to the galvanized metal. Get a wheel with a solid running surface not open spokes. I really like the wheel I purchased from the site listed in the post below. The Chin-Spin www.qualitycage.com/exwheels.html
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JoJo
Warbling Degu
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Feb 14, 2007 14:40:40 GMT
Post by JoJo on Feb 14, 2007 14:40:40 GMT
I've had my 3 degus for nearly 6 months now and they haven't chewed the plastic wheel I put in for them. Having said that I expect alot of other degu owners have had a different experience! If you wanted to go for a metal wheel try John Hopewell. They're expensive but well worth it I think. (If mine chew/ware out their wheel I think I'll go and buy one of them!)
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Feb 15, 2007 19:39:37 GMT
Post by sutherland on Feb 15, 2007 19:39:37 GMT
thanx guys i love the friendlynes on this site dont you ?
fionax
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Hanlou
Burrowing Degu
Basil
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Feb 20, 2007 22:50:59 GMT
Post by Hanlou on Feb 20, 2007 22:50:59 GMT
My wheel is from John Hopewell, his site is here: www.johnhopewell.co.uk/wheel.htmlI decided it was worth spending all that money as it would last forever. It is a brilliant wheel and they love it so I am pleased I got it! It is metal but it is solid metal so there is no chance of the degus injuring themselves on it. It is very, very well used and was definitely a sound investment. :-)
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gooey
Burrowing Degu
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Feb 22, 2007 0:56:08 GMT
Post by gooey on Feb 22, 2007 0:56:08 GMT
i just ordered the chin spin today, along with another cage topper! we are going to add the new topper to the other one and they will have a condo! i can't wait till they get to rock&roll on their new wheel! i told the lady at quality cage that this site recommends their products and she was thrilled! said to say a big thank you :-*and that she is going to check out the website and forum.
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