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Feb 15, 2013 19:03:46 GMT
Post by mack123 on Feb 15, 2013 19:03:46 GMT
what would be the best to treat my goos ?
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Post by dyzired on Feb 16, 2013 0:49:28 GMT
Depends on your goos! Mine lovveee oats and their seed mix. Not all degus have the same taste though!
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Feb 16, 2013 16:52:31 GMT
Post by moletteuk on Feb 16, 2013 16:52:31 GMT
Oil seeds and drieg veg or flowers are good choices. There are tons of threads on this, have a look around for more suggestions
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redheaddegu
Burrowing Degu
red hair is a warning sign
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Feb 24, 2013 11:32:33 GMT
Post by redheaddegu on Feb 24, 2013 11:32:33 GMT
I use oats quite a bit, good to get the degus eating from your hand and used to you! They are also fans of flattened peas, sunflower seeds (occasional use), dandelion root, shreddies and the list goes on...... Main thing is to know what are ok to use regularly and what should be given only occasionally. I have a split drawer with occasional (or recapture after escape) treats in one section, regular treats in another.
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Feb 24, 2013 11:41:26 GMT
Post by Maravilla on Feb 24, 2013 11:41:26 GMT
I have a split drawer with occasional (or recapture after escape) treats in one section, regular treats in another. To which category belong oats in your case? They should be given in really small amounts so I am asking. Good treats are fresh herbs like basil leaves or dill, dandelion roots, dried or fresh flowers (especially if they do not belong to their normal diet). Whole nuts (real nuts so NO peanuts!!) are also nice goodies where degus need to work for their food.
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redheaddegu
Burrowing Degu
red hair is a warning sign
Posts: 180
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Feb 24, 2013 12:06:38 GMT
Post by redheaddegu on Feb 24, 2013 12:06:38 GMT
A tiny pinch in my hand usually once a day.
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tru
Newborn Degu
New cage modified and decorated with tunnels and toys and stuff - check : )
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Feb 26, 2013 20:48:46 GMT
Post by tru on Feb 26, 2013 20:48:46 GMT
Hi guys I have seen a cool looking treat / toy in P@H, a parsley bell. They say its OK for goos but the packing says give to goos sparingly. Am confused as this would mean untying it and removing it from their cage frequently. Any ideas?
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Feb 27, 2013 17:24:44 GMT
Post by moletteuk on Feb 27, 2013 17:24:44 GMT
I'm not familiar with this particular item, but parsley contains quite high levels of oxalic acid which effectively leaches calcium from the body, so I assume that is the reason for the warning. My degus enjoy parsley a lot, so I would think if you gave a large amount of it they might very well eat too much in one go, so it probably is best to only give them access to it either for fairly short periods or for longer but only occasionally.
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Feb 28, 2013 0:26:51 GMT
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Post by ntg on Feb 28, 2013 0:26:51 GMT
As a different bell-shaped alternative, we've tried the JR Farm grainless hibiscus bell from zooplus which went down well, but we only give them these sticks/bells every so often as special treats. Saying that they preferred the JR Farm farmy's grainless sticks (you can get them with calendula or mallow I think), or the Mr Woodfield nibble and roll woodrolls, both also from zooplus (I spend far too much on that site).
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sona
Burrowing Degu
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Mar 19, 2013 20:23:05 GMT
Post by sona on Mar 19, 2013 20:23:05 GMT
Ours go nuts for shredded wheat - though I only give it as an occassional treat. Usually it's a pinch of oats.
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