a bit of fresh air

[poo40]

hi everyone, I live on the East coast of England and my daughter has 2 male degus ages appro a year old. I would just like to know your thoughts on whether it would be a good idea to put the degu cage outside in the garden when the weather warms up. Any thoughts, good or bad, would be appreciated. Thanx.

[jacky]

I would be rather worried about cats etc. Even if they could not get into the Degus cage they could upset them so much that they died of fright. Also you would have to be sure they did not get too hot etc. I did think about putting my boys out when we were in the garden last year but I was advised that it was not a good thing to do. Just think if one got out how you would ever catch it in a garden.

[krazypara3165]

i know of a few people that have had theirs out in te warmer weather, as long as you take the nessisery precautions (secure area, shade and away from other animals) i wouldnt see a problem.

[zerkonia]

I've taken mine out into the garden on a nice day a few times. I sit in a garden chair next to the cage reading a book while my son is playing. No problems at all!

[taipan]

yeah i let mine have a run round the garden in their ball in the nice weather. it started because they were in their ball while i cleaned their cage and the back door was open and they sat there for ages looking out so i thought id let them out int their ball as we don't have a safe run for them yet. but i think its the next thing in the shopping list as the nice weather is coming

[jackdaniels]

Your degus will spending time outside in a nice shaded area

[taipan]

yeah theres loads of shade in our garden