0: 0: No posts have been made on this board. INBREEDING- Because of the small genepool of captive degus, it's incredibly important to avoid inbreeding at all costs. *There's a new guide to the pro's and con's of different substrates on the housing page (Degu care-Diet and management-Housing menu), thanks to Melissa! *There are some new close-up pictures of healthy adult degu and pup teeth on the appearance page ('Information' menu) PLUS new pics of unhealthy degu teeth, including enamle hypoplasia, on the Illness page. You should prepare for even the , 104 You can see the current list from the 'Degutopia-breeding' menu, and don't forget to add your name now if you would like to reserve pups from our next litters. Beautiful 7 month old degu female. Captive degus can in some cases breed throughout the year36, *We have lots of pictures and details of a new colour variety- the champagne agouti! In fact, before they became pets in the UK, these exotic animals were used as research subjects for the aforementioned . The boys will come to you and feed out of your hand and love being picked up and cuddled. While you're there, why not register your own degus? off with mixed sex pups by mistake. *New section! For specific reproductive morphology, visit the appearance section. We hope you find it an interesting and cosy read. January 2015: ~Check back here for more updates and additions coming soon~ This advert is located in and around Dog Breeders. Stunning Degus available for new homes now we have males and females all very friendly and inquisitive. and are also able to right themselves, sit up on their haunches, rear upright and vocalise15. In Canada, the cost of the average degu will cost a Canadian 20-200 CAD. *The degu waiting list has been updated again. Cambridge, Cambridgeshire. ~Check back here for more updates and additions coming soon~ She loves her fresh veggies, degu pellets, dried peas and the odd apple tree branch with leaves. (see appearance section for specific placenta details). and will often become more active on the day of oestrus40, *There are some new comments and pictures on the comments and pictures sections (Degutopia and information menus). The females raise their young in a communal group. 12 were here. , 149. , 52 (see below). them and prevents developmental dammage13 The natural coat colour of the degu is a light agouti, which refers to a banding of the hair shaft colour. *We have added another new feed to our 'recommended degu feeds list', Pets at Home Degu Nuggets. October 2010: This advert is located in and around order to prevent unexpected and unplanned pregnancies. should always home your pups in same sex pairs or more, unless the new owners are planning on integrating a single pup to another young degu. modulated learning process, or 'filal imprinting'18. imperative to be sure you are fully committed before breeding degus. There are also some new pictures of Rosie, Strawbs and Truffle. *There's a new link to Finacard bedding on our links section, our degus like it and we thought yours might, too! Ely, Cambridgeshire. UK & Ireland. Similarly, 3 day old pups may gnaw droppings15 grandparent and offspring or grandparent and grandchild. Tip: If your browser isn't displaying the new updates, hold ctrl and click 'refresh'. <---- Please use the menu on the left to navigate Degutopia. , 110 ('Degu Care-Heath and advice-Vet meds list') Well worth a look in the Fun Stuff->Things to Do and Make->Degu Budget Planner menu. We have an 18 month old male degu looking for a new home. , 104, 6. *A new fighting guide can be found in the 'Degu Care' menu with details about what to do if your degus are fighting. Sorry! It's well worth a look, find it in the 'About Degutopia-->Articles' section. in order to keep the pups warm. November 2008 Part II: Captive male degus will increase their daily metabolic rate during breeding season independently of social interactions107. *The degu waiting list has been updated again. , 104, menu). menu. *There's a brand new guide titled 'How to tame a nervy degu'. Many exotic breeders have chosen to stop breeding these critters because the costs of producing these animals (food, space, and labor) are higher than what the average pet buyer is willing to pay. Also, sadly Lilly is no longer with us as she passed away this month. There is also a rapid increase in the thermoregulatory ability of pups at room temperature when they are in the weight range of 24-25 g52, However, when the pups are separated from the parents, the interactions may increase14 This advert is located in and around post-partum oestrus23 Degus are able to walk supporting their full weight within 3-4 hours of birth15 She was born in a litter with brothers who were a bit rough at play and she had her ear slightly nibbled, not that. Our website is 5 years old this month- hurray! , 133) Although the site was down for a few hours it is now back up and running; I'm still working to fix any glitches so if you come across something please do let me know! Log in to see your followed searches. A group for Degu breeders who want to focus on science, facts, and logical discussions on breeding for healthy beautiful wonderful animals. , 52 Typically, the father will spend less time on average with the pups than the mother14. June 2010: Our report on the Pets at Home Degu Nuggets trial can be found in the articles section, or you can get to it from the feed's page in the diet section. *The degu waiting list has been updated again. You can see the current list from the 'Degutopia-breeding' menu, and don't forget to add your name now if you would like to reserve pups from our next litters. It is interesting to note that disturbance of pup-parent interaction leads to 'hospitalisation syndrome' which results in permanent deficits of vocal Of course, you *There are some new entries to the degu veterinary medications list. whilst stimulating physical and mental development31. Degu's the world over have, this month, lost their greatest friend and ally. This means you should be absolutely certain that the degus you intend to breed are not directly related, i.e. Degu facts! The parents will also interact with the pups by using social behaviours such as body-nosing14, Newborn pups' sensory systems are so developed that they can respond to familiar and new environmental stimuli from birth18 *An ~all new~ audio walkthrough of some of the sounds degus use to communicate can be found on the 'Sounds' section ('Degu information-general info-degu sounds' menu). , 133 After a week, the male can safely However conception (fertilisation) typically occurs around September-October23, important to be sure that degus used for breeding are passing on healthy genes and NOT common degu problems such as congenital cataracts and *A brand new recommended degu feed has been added to the diet page- Supreme Science Selective Degu- which we are about to start trialing. Hurray! Hurray! August 2011: Will your degu be the next to gaze into the void?? In wild degu colonies, the breeding season on average starts when it begins to get light at 07:00h and dark at 19:00h 22 (about 12 hours light:12 hours dark). born170. , 31 4: 12: DEGU NEEDED by degu18 Sept 15, 2020 2:49:30 GMT -5: North America. KyTy Critters' degus are raised in a loving homestyle atmosphere and make excellent pets for all ages. suffer. This advert is located in and around Exotic Explorers has some beautiful Degus for sale. April 2009: There You are currently on search results page 1 of 2, We'd love your help to develop Preloved in the direction that, you, our incredible members want. ~Check back here for more updates and additions coming soon~ ~Check back here for more updates and additions coming soon~ The honour went to Munchkin of Dorset, UK. The amnion is avascular and is formed by cavitation135. Female degus all friendly loving nature love being handled ideal pet for all ages ~Check back here for more updates and additions coming soon~ *The degu waiting list has been updated again. *You can now register degus born in 2012 via the registration form (Interactive menu)- hurray! We found 23 'degus' for sale adverts for you in 'rodents', in the UK and Ireland Follow this Search Top Searches: guinea pigs skinny pig chinchilla dumbo rat baby guinea pig dwarf hamsters rats teddy guinea pigs baby rats hamster x 30 Each For Sale Beautiful Degus available for Sale Brentwood, Essex 14 days ago 15 For Sale Go to the 'Degutopia-shows' menu to find them. They are fully weaned off now, all will be well handled, we have always produced really nice degu pups who have gone on to be amazing pets! Call Tel 07770 652990 . Degus notoriously develop diabetes because their body poorly metabolises sugar. During her season, the female's vulva visibly opens108 All have been brought up in a family environment and are friendly. Your degu will spend hours getting to the nut, relieving boredom and keeping their incisors short. *There are some fab new ideas on the enrichment page (Degu care-Diet and management-Enrichment and toys menu), why not have a look? *We hope to see some of you at the Excel Small Animal Champs in Harrogate, Yorks, UK this weekend (30-31st), come and meet Degutopia Diego and Dreggen (and Chloe of course) at our stand (Hall 1)! Why not say hi via the 'Our degus-Meet the gang!' in the brain. We have 41 + new babies and more due any time tha The Degu Den Rescue Kent | Maidstone This process is a slow one34, which is caused by the perforation of the vaginal membrane133. November 2009: should not be allowed to breed until they weigh over 220 g, and should not be bred from once they're over 5 years old when they're considered It remains open for some weeks, until the end of her season133 You may want to provide weanlings with small quantities of fresh grass, as has been observed in the wild52. You can see the current list from the 'Degutopia-breeding' menu, and don't forget to add your name now if you would like to reserve pups from our next litters. The degu is native to central and northern Chile, where they live in large groups. *Happy Brithday Degutopia! After birth, pups drink their mother's milk alone which gives them all the nutrients they require108. Find it in the menu on the left :) The normal coloured ones in the photo's HOMING PUPS- A very important consideration before you start is how you will find good homes for any pups that are born. The degu is a small caviomorph rodent that is endemic to the Chilean matorral ecoregion of central Chile. *There's also another brand new guide on treating fur-pulling in degus that we're sure will be very handy. *HAPPY NEW YEAR! *New pictures have been added to the gallery and memorials page ('Degu Info->General Info->Pictures). *Some new pictures can be found in the memorial and pictures pages ('Information-general info' section). *There is a brand new journal article from Degutopia about the dental disorders of the degu. are often able to breed throughout the year36 *Degutopia's degu pages have been updated- we've had some losses and some new arrivals, why not take a look? July 2009: This involves a female who is not the birth mother looking after (and suckling23 if she is lactating) an out-of-hours emergency c-section can cost well over 100, and not having the money to cover it IS NOT an acceptable reason to allow your degus to Captive degus are the unfortunate victims of years of chronic inbreeding, so it is very You will also be automatically e-mailed your registration certificates, isn't that amazing! Thatcham, Berkshire This is Chippa, She is super human friendly and healthy. Get reviews and contact details for each business including phone number, postcode, opening hours and photos. I would like Kim to go to someone with experience. sound scientific basis. *Details about how to get your degu looking trim can be found on the 'degu care-keeping your degus healthy' page, under the heading 'Degu Fit-Club'. *Some new pictures of our degus have been added to their personal pages- don't they scrub up well?! *HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEGUTOPIA.CO.UK! *The Beaphar XtraVital and Care+ diet pages have been updated with some new info. risks involved. Does anyone know where I could get some degus in the UK? , 31. Find it in the 'degu care' menu. Newborn degus have an average weight of 14.6 g15 show aggression toward unfamiliar pups32. registration to produce a working degu pedigree- see their website for more details! so care should be taken not to cause her undue disruption. *If you visit the 'degu care-housing' page you'll find some pictures (click the buttons) of our BRAND NEW breeder cages, custom made by John Hopewell (thanks, John! origin, behaviour, history, physiology and tips on how to care for them, all set on a We do miss him very much. Once the pups are born, females living together will spontaneously nest communally23. Both parents will look after the young by huddling and squatting14 All breeders and those interested in breeding are welcome. Pups grow at a rate It also lists recognised breeding operations for hybrid breeding pigs. Chichester, West Sussex. June 2008: It has a long, thin tail with a tufted, black tip, dark sparsely furred ears, and pale grey toes. You can find out all about Little Bites via the Degu Adoption -->Little Bites Rescue menu. Check out the latest data via the 'about Degutopia-research' menu. Older males will also become less able to produce healthy spermatozoa if there is no continuous production39. Find Degu Breeders near Bury, Lancashire on Yell. >Dedicated to the memory of Jeremy, the original Degutopia degu and his keeper Chloe<. *The degu waiting list has been updated again. Your newborn degu pups need a lot of care in their first weeks of life. *We have recently registered the 1000th degu!! *There are some new pictures on the 'pictures', 'memorials', 'infinite degu project' (definitely worth a look!) ~Check back here for more updates and additions coming soon~ If necessary, the father can be hence it is essential that the pups suckle for at least three weeks in order to allow this change to fully occur. *A whole range of degu diets have just had their sugar content results back from the lab, the results can be found in the 'Degutopia-articles' section. It's not fair to put new owners through the trauma of having to cope with unexpected babies! Collectively for over a quarter of a cent Miniature Wire Haired Dachshund Tarkus You can see the current list from the 'Degutopia-breeding' menu, and don't forget to add your name now if you would like to reserve pups from our next litters. *We have a new shop, selling Degutopia's own degu-themed merchandise! Find out at the bottom of the degu registration page! Preloved supports a number of accesskeys to help you navigate our website, they are as follows: Preloved and the heart device is a registered trademark of Moo Limited. *Our shop is temporarily down for maintainence due to factors outside our control- sorry :( We hope to have it back up as soon as possible! The chorio-allantoic placenta is formed 30-35 days after mating135 , 52, This usually coincides with the start of winter coat shedding around May-June23. April 2013: *The degu waiting list has been updated again. *There is another case study in the articles section, written by Jo Bridges about stabilising the blood glucose levels in her diabetic degu, Firball. *The degu waiting list has been updated again. Pups will exhibit the largest body mass increase between the ages of 4 and 8 weeks68. You can see the current list from the 'Degutopia-breeding' menu, and don't forget to add your name now if you would like to reserve pups from our next litters. September 2012: January 2010: Degus are a South American rodent, native to central Chile. Also it's advised to house male and female degus separately outside breeding season in Amniotic cavity and allantois are formed at days 12-13 and 30 post copulation, respectively135. This advert is located in and around July 2011: *The degu veterinary medications list has been updated, and now includes some handy tips for medicating a degu ('Degu Care-Health and Advice-Veterinary Meds' menu). We are passionate about Degus. *Quick update- There is a second addition to the 'degu care-housing' section highlighting the danger of paper cat litter pellets as substrate, with experimental demonstrations similar to those used for wood pellets. The common Degu body is around 25-31 cm long, with a moderately long tail. ~Check back here for more updates and additions coming soon~ *The degu waiting list has been updated again. We have males and females available. *The degu age survey results have also been updated, and don't forget you can take this survey every year as your degus get older! She loves her fresh veggies, degu pellets, dried peas and the odd apple tree branch with leaves. any number of pups. Trustap is a secure transaction platform that protects you from being scammed when you want to buy or sell with someone you don't know. January 2013: , 170. 45 for a pair. and at this age are generally fully reproductively competent. Other considerations when preparing to breed degus include a 'responsible breeding checklist'. to both parents18. *The top 3 most popular degu names list has also been updated. April 2012: *Degutopia has a new house! *I've added West Midlands as a UK county to the degu registration form- sorry about leaving you out! ~Check back here for more updates and additions coming soon~ As the weeks go by, you will notice that the sibling pups increase the amount of interaction with each other14. Our site is 4 years old this month, and to celebrate we have given it a makeover! Don't panic! This is a process of strengthening the bonds between siblings and it continually increases postnatally14. The list of recognised equine breed. important to reference your sources, read the 'Sense About Science' guide by females would only become fertile in the presence of a male36 Via the 'Degu Info->General Info->Colour Varieties' menu. *Our --BRAND NEW SHOP-- is now up and running! If you would like a handy reference for degu information from the site for when you're not online, this is the book for you! Mothers will actually continuously lactate for 35-40 days104 , 108, DEGUS. This was assumed to be because This stress is related to high production, energy utilisation and body mass37. ~Check back here for more updates and additions coming soon~ Breeding can be expensive and you need to MAKE SURE to set aside some money to cover unexpected costs, such as emergency vets bills. This plug acts as a protective barrier for the developing foetus against external bacteria*, fertility problems36, Lily Norwich Breeder Not enough Degus rodents for sale adverts right now? ~Check back here for more updates and additions coming soon~ She has 2 breeding groups with 1 male and 2 females. *Metacam has been added to the veterinary meds list (care menu). your stay! , 107, A good breeder will always be happy to be contacted by their customers for follow-up advice. December 2008 Part II: 65 miles | Thatcham This is Chippa, She is super human friendly and healthy. incredible strain on the female's body, so if she's not in peak condition, it's not fair to put her through the extra stress. Pet stores July 2010: This advert is located in and around Degus have soft fur, but there are really only a a few degu colors. *HAPPY NEW YEAR from Degutopia! Older male degus may become infertile, as senile male degus have been found to have a decreased sperm cell production ability39 ~Check back here for more updates and additions coming soon~ Rearing the pups with the mother and father (or other females) relieves some of the stress for the mother and the burden is shared. and the fact that they do not start eating solids until relatively late post partum108. The mother's weight increases Blastocysts may be found in the uterus 4-5 days after mating135, *The degu age survey results and the tail survey results pages have been updated. *Info on how to introduce a new feed to your degus correctly has been added to the diet page (degu care menu). , 31. *The Beaphar XtraVital Degu feed has been re-instated as one of our 'recommended degu feeds' after the new version of this diet was released. blocking entry to the cervix. *Chloe has passed her PhD viva exam! January 2017: , 164, *The Degutopia Founder information page has been updated with some important details. We hope you find the new layout refreshing and easy to navigate- your comments are always welcome! Find it under the enrichment section! We have some absolutely beautiful baby chinchillas now ready for their new forever homes. ~Check back here for more updates and additions coming soon~ *The pictures gallery has been re-vamped with a new pop-up display system that makes browsing the degu images much easier! Antibodies from the mother are passed on to her own pups, both during pregnancy and lactation131, This is definitely worth a look, you will find it under the 'degu care-housing' section by clicking on the button. Pups require suckling for at least 3 weeks28 , 133, , 133 , 132. He looks like bi Age: 12 months Ready to leave: Now 395 13 days ago 2 There We have some absolutely gorgeous baby sugar gliders now ready for their new forever homes. GUIDE TO DETERMINING THE SEX OF DEGU ADULTS AND PUPS. least 2 weeks). *HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEGUTOPIA! You can see the current list from the 'Our Degus->Pups Available' menu, and don't forget to add your name now if you would like to reserve pups from our next litters. Degu adoption posts from South America. Degu adoption posts from North America. It is therefore important to make sure your male degu is stress-free in order to insure he is fertile. commonly demonstrating this are caviomorphs23, You can see the current list from the 'Degutopia-breeding' menu, and don't forget to add your name now if you would like to reserve pups from our next litters. behaviour, personality development, intellectual/social capacity and mental disturbance18. Stourport-on-severn, Worcestershire. Breeding times in captivity can be highly variable, especially as pet degus in the northern hemisphere52 *You can now register degus that have a cream, white patched blue, white patched champagne agouti, or white patched sand coat! To tell if they're a boy or a girl, have a look at the pictures on the degu sexing guide to compare and teach you how. Newborn pups will begin suckling within hours of birth, lying on their back132, *A brand new research paper on pup growth and development is available from the Degutopia articles section ('about Degutopia' menu). when the pups are around 6 days old15 although it is safest for the female to have a maximum of two litters per year31, Interestingly, the pup's fur at birth allows a heat saving of 7.78 calories per degree centigrade per hour52. , 108. the male and female pups before they go to their new homes. Degutopia's website is 6 years old this month! Breeding is actually a very relaxing time for both male and female degus, as this is when cortisol (stress) levels are the lowest37. *The degu budget planner has been re-vamped and updated with some top-notch money-saving tips! March 2011: *There is now a BRAND NEW DEGU REGISTRATION system! Although there is wide variation in the age at which degus reach sexual maturity, female degus often mature sooner than males. It is also during weaning that pups Their native environment is Mediterranean-esque, with dry summers and rainy winters. Google Maps is a web mapping service developed by Google. . Degus are a social species that should never be kept alone. *We've added a bit of new info about 'white' degus as a colour variation on the 'degu information-appearance' page. Being alone can make them very stressed, which can lead to health and behaviour issues. November 2013: , 133. , 31, however it is strongly recommended to wait until the female weighs 220 g or above before starting to breed from her in a controlled captive breeding programme.
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