pthurg
Foraging Degu
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Post by pthurg on Mar 13, 2015 17:34:22 GMT
Hi.
Does anyone know if degus loose fertility with ageing and if so what age they are likely to be infertile?
I am particularly interested in the females' fertility levels if there's any information or knowledgeable folks out there.
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Post by Maravilla on Mar 13, 2015 17:59:14 GMT
Females lose fertility to some point, but will always be fertile. A friend of mine, member of a degu rescue organisation, several years ago had a pregnant 7 year old degu... so pregnancy is always possible, but risks increase considerably with age.
May I ask why you are asking?
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pthurg
Foraging Degu
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Post by pthurg on Mar 13, 2015 18:53:27 GMT
Thanks Mark villa.
I have just recently rescued a 7-8 year old Degu that I was told was a boy, however on sexing it she is in fact a girl. I was told she was in with other boys and getting on OK with them before she came to me.
Just wondering if she may be pregnant.
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Post by deguconvert on Mar 14, 2015 16:57:48 GMT
OOOF!! Can't imagine a 7 year old degu being pregnant! That would be like being 70 and pregnant. Poor degu!
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pthurg
Foraging Degu
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Post by pthurg on Mar 15, 2015 17:51:32 GMT
Well I certainly hope not, keeping everything crossed.
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