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No, degus cannot swim. Degus keep themselves clean by having a weekly sand bath, like chinchillas. You can get chinchilla dust from your local "Pets at Home" store, if you have one; otherwise, many pet stores that sell anything other than cat/dog supplies also sell chinchilla dust and bath containers.
To be technical, degus probably can swim because mammals generally do have this ability. However, just because degus can swim doesn't mean they enjoy it, and it doesn't mean a degu won't panic and drown if placed in water, or otherwise suffer (e.g. water in the ear can lead to ear infections, and wet fur can lead to hypothermia and death). For their safety, degus should never be placed in water.
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Are degus nocturnal?
Degus are crepuscular, meaning they are most active during dawn and dusk. They may also be active during the day and night, but tend to rest more during the middle of the day and night.
I am planning to buy a degu do you need 2 degus or is 1 ok?
Degus are social animals and it is recommended to keep them in pairs or groups to prevent loneliness and promote their well-being. If you only have one degu, be prepared to spend a lot of time interacting with and providing companionship for your pet.
What is the shape of a degu?
Degus have a slender body with a long tail and large eyes. They resemble a small squirrel or chipmunk in shape.
How do baby degus feed?
Baby degus feed on their mother's milk for the first few weeks of life. They will suckle from her teats as they grow and develop. After a few weeks, they may also start nibbling on solid food, gradually transitioning to a diet similar to that of adult degus.
When do degus wake up?
Degus are diurnal animals, meaning they are most active during the day and sleep at night. They typically wake up in the morning around sunrise and are active throughout the day until dusk. It's important to provide them with a consistent light-dark cycle to support their natural behavior patterns.
Are Degus marsupials?
No. Degus are rodents, and rodent are not marsupials.
What are baby degus called?
baby degus are called pups
How do degus sleep?
In piles with other degus and in their FLAT topped houses.
Are degus allergic to cornflakes?
Generally, no they are not. But some degus may be allergic. They should only have them as a rare treat, though, since degus are severely prone to becoming diabetic. -Mommy of twelve degus. Have had twenty-three.
Can degus eat cuttlefish?
yes
Are degus nocturnal?
Degus are crepuscular, meaning they are most active during dawn and dusk. They may also be active during the day and night, but tend to rest more during the middle of the day and night.
Why are degus unpopluar?
Degus are unpopular in some places, but popular in other. The reason why they are in the US is that it is against the law to ship them there because they are considered pests.
What are degus descended from?
Degus are related to rabbits and chinchillas. To say 'what are they decended from' is a different answer. The degus are decendants of degus. God created animals specially and they have only changed in ways credited to micro-evolution. Some amazing features God gave these little critters are: tails that will shed like a salamander, are great at digging, are very sociable, curious, and playful.
Can male degus live together?
YES if you don't want to breed degus the best option would be to keep males as degus have to live in pairs or groups and females are normally more bitey/stroppy if you want both boys and girls you could get the boys neutered but there is a risk like all animals there is a slight bigger risk with degus as they are smaller than say a dog but i have 3 degus that got neutered last year and they were perfectly fine hope this helped
How big do degus get?
19 inches tall
What woods are safe for degus?
no woods are safe for it
Can you keep degus in an indoor rabbit cage?
Degus can live indoors no problem (actually, they should live indoors), but the size of the cage is a concern. Degus should live in communities -- at least, there should be two of them, but ideally there should be more than two. (Although, they must be introduced carefully; don't just throw a bunch of degus together!) Many "rabbit cages" on the market are too small for degus (and too small for rabbits!). A good-sized rabbit cage, multi-levelled, is fine for a few degus. Degus need toys and accessories in their cage, too.One person wrote: Try not to they could chew it up... There teeth are very sharp like they can chew stuff like cloths and blankets...
