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Post by step1122 on Jun 30, 2011 14:56:22 GMT
About 2 weeks ago i got my self a degu about 8 weeks old. and i read more about him. I noticed that he needs a another partner to live with to be happy
is it okay if the partner he lives with comes to im now? after two lonely weeks will he get along with the partner?
will it matter if the partner isnt from the same family?
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Post by amie on Jun 30, 2011 15:01:19 GMT
It shouldn't matter aslong as you get another degu that is the same sex (check the guides on how tell sex them) and aslong as the other degu is about 6 weeks old The sooner you can get him a friend, the better. He really does need a friend though
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Post by step1122 on Jun 30, 2011 15:03:57 GMT
Thankyou alot, i was really shocked and sad the first time i read what can happen to them when theyre alone , anyways i will get one as soon as possible thankyou for the respond
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Post by amie on Jun 30, 2011 15:14:09 GMT
I did the same thing when I got Dean (mt first degu), and then read up about degus the night I bought him home. I felt awful and went out and got Sammy the very next day. They were very happy to see each other!
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Post by woodchip on Jun 30, 2011 15:16:57 GMT
Don't tell Lollie, but I'm think we could do with another 1 or 2 to increase our family. I'm sure 4 (if they bond) willhave more together than just 2.
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Post by step1122 on Jun 30, 2011 15:31:50 GMT
One more question, how should i behave to the degu untill he gets a partner? In this situation i think he behaves like the first type in the article octodondegus.weebly.com/the-importance-of-keeping-degus-together.htmlhe seems friendly, doesnt bite, but seems to squeeq sometimes im not sure if he wants human contacts, might this effect the relation ship with the other parter when i bring him there?
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Post by amie on Jun 30, 2011 15:45:05 GMT
I'd spend as much time with him as posible! Let him get used to used to you and comfort him when he squeeks. It shouldn't affect the relationship he has with another degu, but you really need to get him a friend while he's still young. They accept each other really well when they're young. It's more difficult the older they get and the longer they've been on their own (generally).
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Post by amie on Jun 30, 2011 15:50:29 GMT
When you do get him a friend, it will be normal for them to hump each other and have little squabbles know as 'boxing'. Named so because it really looks like they're boxing! lol. This is perfectly normal and just their way of establishing who's boss. A bad fight is when they lock tight in a fur ball of death and start rolling around! Have a spray bottle of water on hand when you introduce them just incase they get into a REAL right (boxing and a little squabble and humping is fine). The sharp spray from the water should shock them enough to seperate them (without hurting them) and make it easier for you to seperate them if you feel you need to. A degu bite really hurts and really bleeds a lot, so imagine what they could do to each other if a fight does break out. I have to be honest and say that at his age, and at the age of the new pup.... everything should be great though! They're so young that everything should go wonderfully! I'd have a read up on the 'introducing degus' thread on here and degutopia just incase though
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Post by step1122 on Jun 30, 2011 17:40:11 GMT
Okay, since my moms friend have just called me and told me that i shouldnt be getting another degu since her friend did that and they cept fighting, that she had to buy two cages to ceep the seperate, is there anyway the fighting will stop or will they fight for their 9 years of their life
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Post by amie on Jun 30, 2011 17:49:43 GMT
At their age they shouldn't fight at all with the introduction. It's only really older degus that can teratoiral. I don't know yout mum's friends and I really don't mean to insult her knowledge of degus, BUT, telling you that shouldn't get him a freind is really BAD advice. Degus NEED company! The sooner you get him a friend, the stronger there bond will be. If you get him a young degu friend now.... you will most likely NOT have any fighting at all and they will be so happy to have each other. I'm not having a go in the slightest, I just REALLY urge you to get him a friend asap! It will be the BEST thing you can do for him as an owner, and not getting him a friend will be the worst thing you could do. If you have any more questions, please don't hesistate to ask and I will the best I can to answer them for you (and other people will too) They may fight a little from time to time, but that's completely normal for them to have boxing matches and hump and sqeeul at each other! lol. Sorry if any of that sounded sharp. It's just straight down the line facts x x
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Post by deguconvert on Jun 30, 2011 17:53:29 GMT
They shouldn't, although there is no way to completely assure you of that. Degus are community animals and the majority of them learn how to get along, but there are the rare few that will fight any other degu no matter what. Discovering this is difficult however, and often results after many failed attempts to introduce other degus. Some times there are degus that meet and simply do not like each other at all, so will fight hard, even to the death if forced to stay together in a small space.
Introducing degus to each other becomes more difficult as they grow older, most especially between the ages of 3-4 months and 18 months. During these months they can be excessively territorial and domineering, so convincing them to get along can sometimes be very difficult. However, that does not mean it is impossible. Your degu is still quite young, so if you are able to obtain another degu right away that is the same sex, I think you will have great success. If you do have trouble, there are little ways to help them bond, but you personally need to be very determined and very patient. Coming to the forum here and getting advice and encouragement from the other members can be very, very helpful to you as well.
I don't feel like I am helping you to be confident that you can do this, but I am certain that you can. I hope I have helped at least a little.
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Post by step1122 on Jun 30, 2011 18:05:40 GMT
Thank you for the replies, ill try getting one tomorow.
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Post by amie on Jun 30, 2011 18:10:03 GMT
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Post by sophie9901 on Jun 30, 2011 19:45:56 GMT
Step that's fab news!! You'll have to tell us all about your new addition tomorrow
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Post by step1122 on Jul 1, 2011 9:55:38 GMT
Im searching all shops that are in my city but so far the youngest female i can find is about 2 months old
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Post by step1122 on Jul 1, 2011 11:05:04 GMT
Okay , i have found some one was born 12.5 and other 31.5 but the ealiest date they will let me pick up the younger one is 12.7 wich is 11 days from now
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Post by step1122 on Jul 1, 2011 11:05:39 GMT
oh sorry, i miss typed , my degu is a female.
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Post by step1122 on Jul 1, 2011 11:16:28 GMT
so far i have phoned preatty much everyone and they told me that no one will sell me a baby thats 6 weeks old, is it okay if it has about 2 months? or about 10 weeks?
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Post by step1122 on Jul 1, 2011 11:20:39 GMT
allright is it okay if i get a girl that was born on 12.5? shes about 9 weeks old
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Post by fred on Jul 1, 2011 11:23:12 GMT
Okay , i have found some one was born 12.5 and other 31.5 but the ealiest date they will let me pick up the younger one is 12.7 wich is 11 days from now Can you pick up one born 12.5 now? If so that would seem best. If not, I would suggest to wait till 12.7 rather than the older ones you mentioned in the other post (just make sure you spent much time with her in the meantime). How certain are that your's is a girl?
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