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Post by Puppyduck on Jul 22, 2009 8:57:29 GMT
Hey you! Good idea for coming on here; the degus love hammocks. When I get paid I need to order one for my boys. Russel, Louis and Leo say a big ratty hello!
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Post by deguworld on Sept 6, 2009 19:26:30 GMT
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Post by bblenskwek09 on Sept 7, 2009 21:11:21 GMT
hi I'm Emma I've just got 2 boys called bubble and squeak. original i know. they are lovely but i am worried about the little arguments they have squeak is defiantly the dominant one even though he is smaller. he gets especially aggressive when food is involved he has to have all the food to him self even if i give them their own piece. got any tips?
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Post by deguconvert on Sept 7, 2009 22:17:18 GMT
Have two bowls for food, and two water bottles. That helps. Also make sure that all the bowls and bottles are in different locations where they are not in the same line of sight. That will help a lot as well.
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Post by bblenskwek09 on Sept 8, 2009 19:31:39 GMT
thanks they are getting better now we've put more activities in the cage an they seem to be co-operating. i don't suppose you know a way to stop them from nibbling the cage. they already have lots of things to chew in the cage but like nibbling the cage. I've read that u can put vinegar on the wires but they seem to like it. any ideas? its quite annoying
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Post by dalesmomma on Oct 27, 2009 15:29:48 GMT
Hello! I am a first time Degu Mom. We rescued Dale just yesterday through a craigslist add. Dale and his brother Chip were attacked by a cat in their previous owners home. Chip did not survive. I am going to have lots of questions I am sure as we get through this together Dale and I.
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Post by deguconvert on Oct 27, 2009 18:52:13 GMT
Hello and welcome to the forum! It is adventurous, at times, being a first time owner, but degus definitely make it worth it all. I hope that Dale will adjust to the huge changes in his life. He may become very depressed without having his companion. Have you considered the possibility of getting him a companion?
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Post by jojomckeown on Nov 4, 2009 9:43:52 GMT
Hi im new my name is Jo my two Degus are called Rino and Sherman had them for 1 mounth now and i love them to bits ;D. Can anyone tell me if mangrove wood is safe for them as i have been given some and have reserched it on a wood toxin list, its not on it so thought id ask you guys just in case. Thanks Jo.
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Post by deguconvert on Nov 4, 2009 14:46:07 GMT
This is something I would like to know as well. I have wanted to get some nice big branches for our cage, but any apple trees that I have access to only have thin wispy branches. Our pet store has the large branches but they are mangrove wood. I have never bought them because I have never found out if they are safe.
OH!! Also . . . Welcome to the forum!! It sounds like you have been having a wonderful first month with your little degus. They are so much fun, aren't they? We love ours too!
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Post by jojomckeown on Nov 5, 2009 0:49:37 GMT
Hi thanks for the welcom this place is great its nice to talk about them without people rolling there eyes thinking oh dear shes talking about them again ;D but they are my boys after all and keep me entertained all the time so i have to talk about them lol:). Hopefully some of my pet shops might know if the mangrove is safe im going to a couple tomoro. I hope it is safe as i want it for there play pen i think they would love it. I will keep you posted on how i get on thanks again Jo.
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Post by emz on Nov 5, 2009 1:18:19 GMT
From my experience, pet shops never know any useful information, though a few people seem to be lucky and have a decent pet shop.
Try emailing the staff at Degutopia, they will be a much more trustworthy source.
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Post by jojomckeown on Nov 5, 2009 9:32:38 GMT
Thanks gonna email them now ;D
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Post by bblenskwek09 on Nov 5, 2009 10:51:22 GMT
hi im back. my two boys bubble n squeak have been joined by a young degu but i think its a girl we have named her pickles incase she is infact a he. lol when i read about introducing another degu it said that they might attack the newbie but when i put her in the boys attacked each other instead. if she is a girl i think she might be pregnant an they would b due in december before christmas. it wuld be a nice christmas present if she has some babies. they r a proper little family now squeak would b the daddy but bubbles is very protective of pickles. they r so lovely i have recomended them as pets to most of my friends.
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Post by jojomckeown on Nov 5, 2009 18:18:22 GMT
Hello again i emailed degutopia they have said not to use it as some of the species of other plants trees ect that grow near mangrove are toxic so i wont be using it after all thought id let you know .Jo
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Post by deguconvert on Nov 5, 2009 21:58:20 GMT
Thank you for letting us know, Jo. That is information I am glad to have. I definitely won't be buying any of that wood for the boys. I don't know what you have access to, but hazelnut wood is also OK for Degus. I don't have access to any, but if you do . . . maybe you can get some branches that way!
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Post by jojomckeown on Nov 7, 2009 21:07:07 GMT
Hi again just wanted to let you know of a web site iv found that sells apple branch perches, ledges, treats ect. www.freewebs.com/karynndappletreats.htm iv ordered some products from them that are all home made even sent pics to me to let me choose wich ones i want them to send. Only cost me 50 pounds for a lot of heavy perches branches toys and treats. thought id let all know if your snruggling like me to find branches that are safe. ;D
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Post by emz on Nov 7, 2009 22:21:15 GMT
Website not found. That's a shame.
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Post by jojomckeown on Nov 8, 2009 9:52:36 GMT
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Post by emz on Nov 9, 2009 4:55:51 GMT
No that didn't work for me either. Had to google it, gives me this link might work for others also: www.freewebs.com/karynnd/If not it's the first result on google. If they ship to the UK I might make an order.
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Post by jojomckeown on Nov 9, 2009 8:29:33 GMT
Your in luck i live in the uk (Middlesbrough) thats why i thought it was so cheap especially airmail! I will let you know when it all arrives so i can give propper feedback on how the goos get on with it ;D so excited for them you would think it was all for me not them lol
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