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Post by sonataarctica89 on Oct 30, 2020 23:49:21 GMT
So finally got a new degu today for gizmo, first day turned out really good, took him about 5mins to start moving around exploring his new cage etc... Gizmo took it well as good as can be, he seems a bit jealous which is too be expected but also very keen and interested to say hi. Took also about an hour before the new little one allowed me to tickle him, then testing that I tickled gizmo who gave my finger a good old sniff, but no signs of aggression or anything between them, no tail slamming etc..
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Post by yasmin on Oct 31, 2020 1:17:39 GMT
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Post by sonataarctica89 on Oct 31, 2020 9:22:41 GMT
Though today will be the real test since at the moment they're at least a couple of feet apart, I'm going to move the cages next to each other and see how that goes
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Post by bouncy on Oct 31, 2020 10:43:42 GMT
You've collected him! Sounds like Gizmo is going to have a new friend! Keep us posted!  |
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Post by sonataarctica89 on Oct 31, 2020 21:30:05 GMT
It would seem so, today has been filled with lots of naps and talking 🤣
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Post by moletteuk on Oct 31, 2020 23:10:49 GMT
Good to hear it is going well ☺
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Post by savvy on Oct 31, 2020 23:29:14 GMT
But where are the photos.....? 😊
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Post by sonataarctica89 on Nov 1, 2020 10:57:20 GMT
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Post by savvy on Nov 1, 2020 11:08:10 GMT
Oh he's gorgeous!
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New goo
Nov 1, 2020 11:11:33 GMT
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Post by sonataarctica89 on Nov 1, 2020 11:11:33 GMT
Thank you, no idea how old his is though :/ my guess is between 12/18months. Plus no one is sure if all the fur on his nose will fully regrow
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Post by savvy on Nov 1, 2020 11:50:54 GMT
I think he might be younger than that, my guess would be 12 months at the oldest, he still has a baby look to him.
His fur might grow back, but it may take a moult to grow it back in.
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New goo
Nov 1, 2020 12:49:50 GMT
via mobile
Post by sonataarctica89 on Nov 1, 2020 12:49:50 GMT
I have no idea tbh neither did the RSPCA which isn't really surprising. Not to mention he was attacked way worse than they originally said, yes he is missing the fur, but also a few nails and the end part of his tail is missing and scarred
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Post by bouncy on Nov 1, 2020 16:03:40 GMT
Oh he is adorable! I agree he's younger than 12 months. It's sad to hear about his injuries, but it adds character and distinction! I know his tail won't grow back, but I'm sure the nose will. At least he's in the right place to have love and cuddles (and hopefully his new bestie) |
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Post by moletteuk on Nov 1, 2020 18:45:02 GMT
He's lovely |
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Post by sonataarctica89 on Nov 1, 2020 21:00:10 GMT
Maybe, tbh even if his fur doesn't regrow it doesn't bother me one bit. Got the fun task of letting him run semi free tomorrow with gizmo, although he will be in a big ass hamster wheel (which gizmo loves going in) and gizmo will be running free, see how they act together then I'll be getting a big perspex sheet to properly divide them when they come out
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Post by deguconvert on Nov 2, 2020 21:30:50 GMT
He's BEAUTIFUL!! I'd have thought he is more like 6 months of age. How long did they have him at the RSPCA? Any guesses at how long his body and tail are?
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Post by savvy on Nov 2, 2020 22:34:16 GMT
He's BEAUTIFUL!! I'd have thought he is more like 6 months of age. How long did they have him at the RSPCA? Any guesses at how long his body and tail are? Especially compared to Gizmo. |
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Post by sonataarctica89 on Nov 3, 2020 9:24:10 GMT
No idea not very long I think, he was part of a group which was I believe part of the 300 posted in the adoption section here.
As for size against gizmo no idea really they dont stand still long enough, though his teeth aren't fully bright orange yet if that's any help, also he seems confused as to how to use sand XD
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Post by savvy on Nov 3, 2020 11:13:07 GMT
I'd say no older than 6-9 months.
Reggie was 7 months when I got her and her teeth weren't fully orange either, and it took her a while to learn to roll in her bath, but it could also be that he hasn't had access to a bath before.
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Post by sonataarctica89 on Nov 3, 2020 11:51:20 GMT
That's what I was thinking so I have a big tub and I'm going to put a perspex barrier and put him and gizmo in there so he can watch gizmo bathe
Edit: Perspex sheets are the king of introductions
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