rusty
Newborn Degu
**my degu**
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Post by rusty on Oct 30, 2005 20:58:39 GMT
one of my degus hiss and squeal at me when i talk to him or even walk past the tank/cage. is he not happy or not feeling well.
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Post by Sunshinemeg on Oct 30, 2005 21:59:03 GMT
how long have you had them?
It sounds very much as if he is scared of you. If you have had him a long time, have you done something to frighten him? It could also be that he has been hurt, and perseives you as a threat. Try and talk gently to him and encourage him out to check him over. Dont be rough, be gentle and quiet.
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Post by deguqueen on Oct 31, 2005 5:07:10 GMT
Does it seem like they are doing it as a warning sign for you to stay away or are they just doing it because they're startled? If you have just recently gotten them, take Megs advice and give it some time, not forcing them to come to you but making a point of spending like 10 or 15 minutes a day talking to them and sitting with them so theyt get used to your voice smell and overall presence.
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rusty
Newborn Degu
**my degu**
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Post by rusty on Oct 31, 2005 18:24:18 GMT
i got them a week ago and there 8 weeks old
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Post by deguqueen on Nov 1, 2005 22:14:08 GMT
Maybe they're just talking to you? If it sounds like they're in pain though you should check it out and if your not comfortable doing it you should look into a vet examining them.
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Post by ra on Nov 4, 2005 21:43:17 GMT
When I only had Mocha she would let out a sharp squeak at almost regular intervals. Of course I would run to see what was the matter. I think she (and perhaps your 8wk old pups) missed her family - her parents. Then I do believe she learned that a sharp squeak would send me running. She calls to me like that if I come home from work and don't stick my head in the room and say hi!
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Post by Sunshinemeg on Nov 5, 2005 17:55:06 GMT
Degus are very intelligent, so Mocha squeaking for attention seems logical to me! my boys know if they sit in the food bowl and kick it all out I will go and shout at them, but give them a big supply of fresh stuff! Sneaky gits really!
I think your baby degus are just settling into a new environment rusty. Dont panic, just be calm and quiet when you talk to them, but keep it up as DeguQueen says
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Post by nat on Nov 5, 2005 18:20:44 GMT
Mine do the same. When they feel lone they queall. Take them on your hends - should make them calm.
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Post by Sunshinemeg on Nov 5, 2005 19:17:03 GMT
If they are babies, forcing them out of the cage to calm them is dangerous. You need to build up their trust first. Open the cage and talk quietly, put your hand in but dont force them to come out. Give them time to get used to you. They need to build up a trust in you, you cannot expect it to be there right from the start.
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Post by nat on Nov 5, 2005 21:47:21 GMT
I thouht they were in the age they could be taken XD Sorry for misunderstanding
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Post by ra on Nov 7, 2005 21:07:05 GMT
Rusty how many Degus do you have? Are they litter mates?
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rusty
Newborn Degu
**my degu**
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Post by rusty on Nov 12, 2005 8:38:55 GMT
i have 2 degus and i bought them toghether so they are probaly brothers
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Post by ra on Nov 12, 2005 14:53:08 GMT
I still think they are young enough to be missing their parents and other siblings. Even if they were the only two in with their parents, taking the two away leaves them pretty insecure at this young age.
However, reviewing the posts I realized I had missed you saying the Degu in question hisses at you as well as squeals. That does sound like he is frightened of you and is warning you off while squealing to alert his brother and possibly call for his parents.
I would think as Sunshinemeg suggests they just need to get used to you and their new environment. Speaking quietly to them, even just sitting close to their cage while reading etc will help acclimate them to you. Mocha was very flighty and quick to bite when I first brought her home. I sat for half an hour to an hour at a time (as long as I could) with my hand resting in the cage with her. I tried my darnedest to not react if she bit me. I wanted her to find out for herself I was not a threat. Eventually she climbed into my hand. Now being a lone Degu at that time, I know she was desparate for contact and comfort. With two you might find they don't turn to you for that but rather to one another. They should get used to you in a couple of weeks. I would think the braver of the two will make his peace with you first and then the shy guy will follow.
Hang in there. I had lots of ups and downs for the first month. Then had to re-establish everything after poor Mocha had her unexpected litter of pups! Now these two are so much fun. Take it slow it's well worth the effort.
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rusty
Newborn Degu
**my degu**
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Post by rusty on Apr 9, 2006 11:01:13 GMT
its ok they are fine and doing well they get on will each other and a pretty good jumpers!!!lol thanks for the advice
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Post by ra on Apr 10, 2006 20:33:19 GMT
Glad to hear all is well with your boys.
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