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Post by bouncy on Jun 11, 2018 8:15:33 GMT
Excellent!!! I can't wait to see them in it!
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Post by moletteuk on Jun 11, 2018 14:15:03 GMT
Looks great, very exciting!
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Post by deguconvert on Jun 11, 2018 14:39:31 GMT
WOW!! Can't wait to see it all decked out and the girls giving it the perfect completion.
I noticed that there is a gap between the two walls on the back right hand corner. I just want to suggest that you put in some metal to protect that join. Degus, being the chewers that they are, will find that tiny seam in no time and will capitalize on the opportunity to chew their way out for an explore. If you can prevent that now, before you get anything else in there, and most especially the degus themselves, you will save yourselves from a lot of pain.
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Post by degumom100 on Jun 11, 2018 15:23:12 GMT
Oh we knkw. We already got all that covered. We bought metal covers and bars to cover all gaps. WOW!! Can't wait to see it all decked out and the girls giving it the perfect completion. I noticed that there is a gap between the two walls on the back right hand corner. I just want to suggest that you put in some metal to protect that join. Degus, being the chewers that they are, will find that tiny seam in no time and will capitalize on the opportunity to chew their way out for an explore. If you can prevent that now, before you get anything else in there, and most especially the degus themselves, you will save yourselves from a lot of pain.
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Post by bouncy on Jun 13, 2018 19:32:47 GMT
Updates needed!!!!
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Post by bouncy on Jul 9, 2018 23:23:12 GMT
Bump!
Have your goos moved into their Palace yet?
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Post by deguconvert on Jul 9, 2018 23:43:59 GMT
I'm with you, Bouncy, and throw my BUMP into the ring with yours.
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Post by savvy on Jul 10, 2018 0:05:10 GMT
And mine!!!
We need updates, we don't do well without updates, lol.
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Post by degumom100 on Aug 6, 2018 6:29:52 GMT
UPDATE Its been awhile, and a lot has happened since my last post. To bring you all up to speed: 2 months ago I was at risk of losing my job due to too many employees (a real small company with board members) to afford. So I was given a heads up I may end up losing my job. 2 months later that is exactly what happened. Ive been job hunting since it was first brought up. No prospects there. This last week was my last week. The plan was, if I am unable to find any work by the time they let me go, I would have to move back to California, as I've gotten some opportunities. Unfortunately, my girls are illegal there, so I've been looking for a forever home for them. I am low on funds due to their habitat and my bills. Their food supply is running low (i bought 3 months worth 3 1/2 months ago) and I am gathering up whatever stuff I have to sell off so I can buy another 3 months worth. On top of everything, I did find out a few months back that i am allergic to them, so there is the bills on that. I honestly thought I was able to keep my job. And so did many others, but the board of that company felt I wasn't needed. I'm heartbroken, and admittedly terrified of whats to come. We have been slowly working on the habitat with what we got on hand (as we cant spend any money for anymore materials). It is so close to completion! Whats left to be done: 1. Metal edgings on floors, front panels, and vents. 2. Water hole and water container. 3. Branch installations 4. Tank installation for burrowing (we discovered after shelving that the tank we have is too tall for the 4 level, so we have to cut an opening in the middle of the last level to fit the tank in. 5. Lights. Once the habitat is complete, we are transferring the girls in. As for rehoming them, ive made listings everywhere that there isnt a rehoming fee for them - i personally dont believe in charging/selling animals. The only things I am selling is their habitat, cage, and tank for $500 (i wanted to sell for $1k as the cost to build the habitat alone was roughly over $900), but seeing as Ive been told that is a unreasonable price, I am just selling all the items for $500, so that i can at least pay this month's bills. I want to thank everyone for making me feel welcome. You guys really made me feel inspired to keep going with this habitat (it has been HECTIC) I have posted some updated photos. I'll share more when the habitat is at completion. Ps. Sorry for the long read!
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Post by moletteuk on Aug 6, 2018 9:55:28 GMT
I'm really sorry to hear your news. I hope things work out for you.
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Post by bouncy on Aug 6, 2018 10:47:06 GMT
I'm so sorry to read of your woes! That's devastating for you! I've had income problems over the last couple of years, so fully understand. I'm also allergic to my fluffs, but the pills are worth it! You have been so enthusiastic to learn about your goos, and to improve their lives, and I will keep my fingers crossed that you have an employment breakthrough that doesn't involve California. Don't be a stranger on here - we're as much a support group
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Post by degumom100 on Aug 6, 2018 11:00:44 GMT
I'm really sorry to hear your news. I hope things work out for you. It happens. I hope things will turn around, but so far, its been very rocky. I am happy though that we will be moving the girls into the habitat tomorrow.
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Post by degumom100 on Aug 6, 2018 11:02:22 GMT
More pics with Monica and Becky testing it out.
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Post by degumom100 on Aug 6, 2018 11:06:52 GMT
I'm so sorry to read of your woes! That's devastating for you! I've had income problems over the last couple of years, so fully understand. I'm also allergic to my fluffs, but the pills are worth it! You have been so enthusiastic to learn about your goos, and to improve their lives, and I will keep my fingers crossed that you have an employment breakthrough that doesn't involve California. Don't be a stranger on here - we're as much a support group With how things are, I am running out of time. I do hope it will change for the better. I have learned so much, and it honestly hurts at the idea that I cant keep my girls. I understand why they are illegal in California, and at the same time, I just know that they would have the most comforting life with me. I dont know whats going to happen, I just want whats best for them.
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Post by moletteuk on Aug 6, 2018 15:30:44 GMT
I'm not sure how harsh the penalties are if you are found to be keeping an illegal pet, but we have had and do have members in USA who keep them in states where they are banned. Obviously it makes it trickier to find a sympathetic vet, and would probably be more risky in rented accommodation. I just thought I'd mention it, clearly it doesn't help if you need some money back from the habitat.
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Post by degumom100 on Aug 6, 2018 15:54:46 GMT
I'm not sure how harsh the penalties are if you are found to be keeping an illegal pet, but we have had and do have members in USA who keep them in states where they are banned. Obviously it makes it trickier to find a sympathetic vet, and would probably be more risky in rented accommodation. I just thought I'd mention it, clearly it doesn't help if you need some money back from the habitat. I have honestly considered it. However, I would need to find a place to live. My family and my partner's family dont want the girls at either home (my mother hates all rodents and my partner's family has their dog and my dog together - discovered they like to shake small animals to death). I just dont have that kind of money to afford rent, and I don't want to run into the risk of being reported.
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Post by bouncy on Aug 6, 2018 16:59:05 GMT
Your degus have a real palace in terms of size. Provided the dogs wouldn't break in to the cage, I'd say you could get away with them not having free range time. You may find it easier to home them with the cage if you can post photos of them actually living in it. OK, you can't finish it to the same level of perfection that you were aiming for, but as long as it's escape-proof........
When people can see what they're actually getting, in terms of critters in their final space, you may find more takers?
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Post by degumom100 on Aug 6, 2018 17:55:57 GMT
Your degus have a real palace in terms of size. Provided the dogs wouldn't break in to the cage, I'd say you could get away with them not having free range time. You may find it easier to home them with the cage if you can post photos of them actually living in it. OK, you can't finish it to the same level of perfection that you were aiming for, but as long as it's escape-proof........ When people can see what they're actually getting, in terms of critters in their final space, you may find more takers? Possibly. Honestly, the amount of space the girls have in each level is more than I had expected, which is great. I am excited to incorporate their items in (they are obsessed with their hammock), the water hole (I've decided to use the rock bowl I made), and other stuff. I am considering of forgoing the tank in the fourth level, because I dont want to cut in a hole on the flooring, deteriorating the structure more, and the girls prefer to eat, sleep, and run in their wheel all day. Theres so many things I could put to each level, and i think the fourth level would be good to put their food supplies and whatnot. Whoever takes the habitat, can easily modify the fourth level if they want.
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Post by deguconvert on Aug 6, 2018 19:36:41 GMT
I think what you have built is brilliant and I wouldn't add or change anything from what it is now. You did a GREAT job!!
I pray you will find employment and be able to continue where you are!! What kind of work are you looking for?
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Post by degumom100 on Aug 6, 2018 20:41:14 GMT
I think what you have built is brilliant and I wouldn't add or change anything from what it is now. You did a GREAT job!! I pray you will find employment and be able to continue where you are!! What kind of work are you looking for? Thank you! Im hoping that something comes up. Mostly office work, reall, since thats what i have been doing the last two years. I have considered working from home, but I am not the best at my art skills (i paint and make templates for people who stream on twitch). I am also currently selling off almost everything that I own.
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