were they humping or playing ??

[danni84]

Bought 4 new degu's yest, was told they were all females. I love them they are fab. was watching them earlier and 2 were playing around 1 was trying to get on top of other, did look like she was trying to hump but thelma got away , iv not handled them much leaving them settle a bit more so not had chance to have a look at the sex myself, hope they were playing hahaha.

[blossombrooks]

They could just be trying to sort out who's boss. My girls do hump each other and they really are girls. It's usually a dominance thing. The sooner you can sneak a peek at their unmentionables the better just to be on the safe side. After Reading lots of posts on here there are a lot of mis-sexed goos about! If I need to check mine i usually offer an oat high up the cage bars and have a look as they climb. Gives you a nice clear view and it's easier than trying to hold them still. I did use a washed out coffee jar too once, let them get in then have a look. I have to check one of mine quite regularly for a problem 'down there'.
Hope that helps a bit. :-)

[danni84]

thanks, yea iv read that about who's boss thing, iv managed to sex 2 lol, other 2 wont keep still.