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Post by deguqueen on Jul 16, 2006 10:40:16 GMT
Since Scout is most likely Yoshi and Gizmos brother and impregnated them both, what are my chances that later on in life the litters will have health problems? Three died within the first two days of the second litter. (I believe the litter was premature). I was wondering if there are any illnesses linked with degus that are inbred.
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Post by Aimeelou on Jul 18, 2006 12:09:01 GMT
I have read that inbreading can cause more illnesses to the Degu or their life span may be shortened. Fingers crossedfor you .
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Post by Sunshinemeg on Jul 26, 2006 13:31:31 GMT
The original domestic degu population started with just 9 degus. It is therefore very important that in breeding is prevented whenever possible. While you cant prevent the current litters, I would do your best to ensure you dont get any more!! Continued inbreeding of successive generations would be very bad for the young born.
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tigerlily
Burrowing Degu
Octodon degus
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Post by tigerlily on Aug 1, 2006 9:12:38 GMT
I've heard that before, that the original domestic degu population started with just 9 degus, BUT, how can we be sure about it?
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khay
Foraging Degu
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Post by khay on Aug 1, 2006 9:52:17 GMT
I've heard that before, that the original domestic degu population started with just 9 degus, BUT, how can we be sure about it? You ever heard the term "Better safe than sorry" or.... "Er on the side of caution" ? Those pertain to this.
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rupe
Foraging Degu
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Post by rupe on Aug 1, 2006 15:43:20 GMT
i agree, no point risking the health of the little guys.
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Post by deguqueen on Aug 1, 2006 16:42:55 GMT
Inbreeding is bad. Don't do it.
Done.
My question here wasn't if inbreeding causes illnesses or if it is bad because I know it can cause illnesses and I know it is bad.
My concerns are if anybody knows what exact illnesses or health problems are linked with inbreeding.
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Post by ra on Aug 1, 2006 17:33:59 GMT
I believe the inbred Degus are much more likely to develope diabetes and the related problems such as cataracts. Inbred Degus like other mammals also are more like to have physical defects. I'd read one of the signs of an inbred Degu is a crooked tail. Inbred animals tend to live much shorter lives; have compromised immune systems.
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