Finally a new family!

[april]

After expecting it since last September, my 2 degus have finally had a healthy litter of 6, born sometime around 2 weeks ago. The reason I don't know the exact date is because they waited until I had to leave them with family for a short while before having the babies! Typical Found out a week ago on my return that there was an awful lot of chirping going on for only 2 Degus! Anyway, all looks good now, they are growing at an amazing speed and I'm doing my best to get them as tame as possible before they have to leave home. Will keep you informed on how it goes.

[darkangel]

Hi just to let you know your female could be pregnant again as she can get pregnant 24 hrs after giving birth if the male isn't removed for a couple of days good luck with your new family hope to see some pics if you have got any

[april]

I know about separating the parents once babies are born but unfortunately I wasn't even aware of their arrival until they were a good 5-7 days old. Hope to be better prepared should there be a next time

[marumba7]

Awwwwh! Congratulations! Do you have plans for the six little ones? Keeping them? Giving them to friends?

Please share pictures if you can.

[ra]

Momma of 5 - have you really had an easy time of finding prospective homes for your babies? I had an awful time. I even resorted to begging and threatening friends!! In the end I had to take the 5 boys back to the pet shop where I bought Mocha. I felt awful handing them over but figured the babies were truly their responsibility since they sold me a young pregnant female that was supposed to be a young male. I figured at least I gave them excellent care, nutrition and love for their first 6 weeks. Found two of the females a wonderful home and kept the runt of the litter, a female as a companion for her mom.

[gingerfish]

heh I'm hoping so bad that they did infact give me 2 males ^_^ I don't think I'm ready to be a mommy yet.