Quick Reference Guide?

[traceykay]

Hello Everyone,

As I have done more and more research on my Degu (as far as food, treats, ect) I have learned alot and was given some wrong information by some local pet store employees. I was buying regular Degu food and for the longest time I couldnt get it anymore. I asked what I should be feeding him because I know they are sugar limited. I was told to give him rabbit food (A big no no that I have learned) I am switching over to a guinea pig pellet (please correct me if there is something better) along with hay (which is was also not aware they should have). I have been scared to give our Degu anything human food like (as a treat) because I don't know if anything is safe or not. I will look something up and I get mixed answers. I was wondering if there is any type of quick reference guide I can quickly look at anytime I want to see if anything is safe or not. A list that might include vegetables, seeds, anything I might find outdoors growing or fruits (which I know alot of are not good so I've never given him any fruit). I don't want to deprive him of something he might enjoy, but I also don't want to harm him. I have tried two or three things that I know are okay but would really like to be able to give him a wide variety of things to eat. Any help or suggestions would be greatly apprecaited!

[moletteuk]

I've been sorting out our feeding information over the last couple of months so you are in luck, have a look through the sticky threads at the top of this section

In particular the grain, seed, veg & nut charts sound like they are exactly what you are looking for Also, if you are in N America there is a full list of wild plants here , many of which also apply to Europe if you check the latin names. Also safe tree list , leaves, twigs and branches are great for degus.

Also, overall feeding guide is coming soon, so check back in a few days

[traceykay]

That is exactly what I was looking for! Thank you very much!