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A degu as a pet lives averagely from 6-10 years, they often live longer if they have a companion degu. in the wild, they live around 2 years, due to disease and predators

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In captivity, degus typically live between 5 to 8 years, but some have been known to live up to 10 years with proper care, including a healthy diet, plenty of exercise, and regular veterinary check-ups.

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Can a dagus live with gerbils?

I'm assuming that by "dagus", you mean "degu". It's pronounced "day-goo", but that's how it's spelled is 'degu'. It's a cross between a kangaroo-rat, and a gerbil. A kangaroo-rat isn't a kangaroo and a rat, it's just a type of rat just like a pitbull is a type of dog, not it's own species. A degu is a fussy animal. If you get a degu at a very young age, you can put another degu in that young from another litter, or the same litter, but they tend to bond with the owner, and don't want to share attention which is why you don't want to have a degu for a long period of time, and then put a baby, or full grown degu in that same cage. Although a degu is part gerbil, it's not a good idea to put a gerbil in the cage with it. Degu's are feisty, and just want attention from the owner. You can do this if you'd like, but I have the most friendly degu, and she was very, very aggressive when even another degu was put in her cage.


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Yes as long as it isn't dusty.


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How much do degu's cost?

A pair of degu's from pets at home is about £40.1 Degu is £25 but 2 degus are £40.


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yes it is possible to tame a degu


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What is the shape of a degu?

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Why has the degu lost its tail?

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