How Do You Care For Pet Degus?
Degus are highly intelligent, endearing creatures. They make excellent pets, particularly for people with limited space. But these exotic creatures require owners who understand their need for special care. Read as much information as you can before deciding to make degus a part of your family. Understand that degus are pack animals. In the wild, they live in colonies among hundreds of other degus. Consider how many you have room for and can afford. Purchase a minimum of two degus of the same sex. Four is better, and half a dozen ideal. Single degus encounter depression and often refuse to eat. Quality breeders and pet stores refuse to sell single degus. Buy males, or prepare for pregnant females. Degus are very prolific. A single male can impregnate a cage full of females. A careless pet store can send you home with pregnant females by mistake. Bond with your new pets. Degus are highly intelligent. They crave daily attention and enjoy being around people. Hold them often, allowing the
