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Post by sonataarctica89 on Oct 24, 2020 9:51:38 GMT
Hmm so I've been thinking of getting a 2and degu to replace stripe for gizmo though it's hard to just find a single degu around 3/4years old for him, so since he has been on his own for a while now, I played some degu noises like them talking on youtube for him to see how he would react and well I'm confused he ran away and hid from them... kinda curious if this is normal or not
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Post by bouncy on Oct 24, 2020 10:21:31 GMT
Gizmo knows he's by himself, or at least not part of a clan, so any degu noises may signal to him that he's in enemy territory. Given how aggressive they can be defending their space, he's probably scared. It may take time to find a friend for him, as you've found. In the meantime just sit and chat quietly with him. If you haven't already, get a heat pad, and something he can cuddle up with, such as a small dog toy or even just some balled up socks. It's utterly heartbreaking to watch our little ones suffer  where are you looking for a friend? |
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Post by sonataarctica89 on Oct 24, 2020 10:29:49 GMT
Mainly on the isle of wight given the whole coronavirus thing, though I may have luck the RSPCA have 4 so I might be able to get one of them.
As for talking oh he gets a lot of attention XD and as for toys he has a squeaky ginea pig which honestly I need to wash now I think of it lol.
With getting him an actual friend yep I know the Joy's of trying to introduce new degus and the time and effort needed such as exchanging sand, bedding, clippings etc so they get to know each others scent and the putting them close in separate cages, and the Joy's of keeping a towel and water bottle in hand when they finally get to run around outside the cage together
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Post by bouncy on Oct 24, 2020 10:37:33 GMT
Poor guinea-pig! Sounds like you're on top of everything.
I'm not far from Lymington, so I'll keep an eye out.
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Post by sonataarctica89 on Oct 24, 2020 10:50:48 GMT
Yep it's been on my mind for awhile and with the lockdown it meant I wasnt able to sell the other cage I have.
Also thank you, I'm kinda hoping the RSPCA will allow me to take one though (yes I'd take all 4 but I dont have the room for 5 degus XD)
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Post by sonataarctica89 on Oct 25, 2020 16:13:29 GMT
Well may have found gizmo a new friend the RSPCA here have a group of degus and one was being bullied so there is a high chance of getting that one
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Post by yasmin on Oct 30, 2020 2:02:03 GMT
Looking forward to an update.  |
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Post by sonataarctica89 on Oct 30, 2020 23:50:35 GMT
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where are you looking for a friend? 
