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Post by squeak96 on Dec 30, 2012 20:54:54 GMT
Hi there, I've been meaning to join for a while but I've only just got round to it. I got 2 male degus last March and it was the best decision I ever made. They were rescued from a home where they were never handled and were fed hamster food. Sadly I lost Nibble a few months ago because of a respiratory infection. But his brother (of sorts), Squeak, is doing really well.I hate having squeak on his own but he is Quite old now and a bit of a grumpy old man so I doubt he'd accept any new degus. He hasn't pined for Nibble at all and he gets plenty of human company(he has my bedroom to mess up now). I might think about getting a few more next year (though once I start college ill be working with the Degus there) but for now its just me and Squeak  |
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Post by dyzired on Dec 30, 2012 21:38:22 GMT
Welcome to the forum!! So sorry to hear about little nibble!  it's never easy. If you have any questions at all, ask away. We're a very friendly group on here (crazy at times) but happy to help nonetheless Would love to see some pics of your little man! |
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Post by saddlers on Dec 30, 2012 21:41:12 GMT
Welcome to the forum, we have a few people on here in a similar situation, some people try and re-introduce to a younger male or female goo, but if you go the female route, you would need to get Squeak neutered, whilst others keep a solitary goo, I think company is the preferred option due to their social nature, but as long as he is a content solitary goo I think he should do fine.
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Post by deguconvert on Jan 1, 2013 3:33:35 GMT
Welcome to the forum, Squeak! It is lovely to meet you and have you join us. I too am sorry to hear about your loss of Nibble. How old would you say Squeak is?
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Post by squeak96 on Jan 1, 2013 20:55:56 GMT
Hi , I will try and post some pics of him at some point I am thinking about possibly getting another pair of males and introducing them to Squeak, but before I do I will have to get a bigger cage because the one Squeak is in wouldn't be big enough for three. I want to try building my own cage aswell so if I get more I will definatley try. |
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Post by deguconvert on Jan 4, 2013 6:11:16 GMT
It is a fun adventure to undertake, building your own cage. The best part is when you put the degus in and watch as they explore. LOVE that part! Do let us know what develops for you.
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Post by squeak96 on Jan 6, 2013 19:55:14 GMT
I want to build a cage because I can't find a cage that's big enough for more than two goos that I actually like. I hate the cage I've got squeak in , its supposed to be a rat/chinchilla cage and it dosent have enough floor space. But it was the best cage I could find at the time.
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Post by Lrak on Jan 6, 2013 21:36:42 GMT
Welcome to the forum i'm sure you will love it here  Sorry to hear of your loss Is not the P@H thickets cage is it? I'm sure you will have great fun building your own And if you need to know anything at all then just ask |
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Post by squeak96 on Mar 7, 2013 7:38:47 GMT
No its not the p@h cage, thank god.
I can't remember the make but I have always hated the cage. Its plenty of room for queak but was a bit small for the two of them. I planned to replace the shelves but never got round to it.
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