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Post by bellaandedward on Sept 16, 2012 7:33:07 GMT
I just got 2 degus with a huge cage. I kinda have the basics since I have done some research. Main problem is their cage has all wood floors and it's nasty. It's going to be replaced. The cages I Like have plastic ramps... IS this a really bad idea? Will they chew them like crazy? I don't care if they do but I also read it's bad for them to eat some plastics. The boy is blind from first owner and bad diet... I am 3rd owner and LAST! Poor babes.
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Post by moletteuk on Sept 16, 2012 9:40:52 GMT
Hi there, welcome to the forum  I'm afraid plastic isnt suitable at all, it can undergo chemical changes in the stomach and be harmful due to chemicals and from soft plastics turning hard and doing physical damage. Perhaps the best way for us to help you is if you could post pictures of what you have and what you are thinking about getting? It might be possible just to renew the levels in the current cage if it is nice and big. Congrats on getting your new degus and good on you for intending to be their forever home |
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Post by daydreamer3008 on Sept 16, 2012 10:20:31 GMT
Hi there, Like Moletteuk said, plastic really isn't suitable for the goos at all. But you can normally buy ladders from pet shops, which would probably fit the cage. Maybe you could upload a couple of pictures of their cage?? I'm sure you could probably turn it into a very nice cage for them Congratulations on getting your goos, I'm sure they'll love you being their new owner |
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Post by deguconvert on Sept 17, 2012 1:54:50 GMT
Hello Bellaandedward! Welcome to the forum, and to owning degus. Plastic, as already said, is best avoided and not used. Not only is it bad for them internally, but you will find yourself spending a lot of money replacing your plastic things after each demolitions session . . . and believe me, they can do a lot of damage in a short period of time.
As suggested by Moletteuk, if you can post some pictures of your cage and the things that you want to address about it, we will be able to better suggest ideas for you.
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