Why do my degus keep fighting?
If your degus have suddenly started fighting more, and it’s between November-April, then the cause is going to be breeding season hormones. Note that it is very common for degus to fight the worst during their first breeding season after puberty, and subsequent breeding seasons are usually much calmer!
When can baby degus leave Mom?
Since males and females will breed even if they are related, it is important to separate the males and females when the babies are around 2 months old. Litter sizes range from 1-4 kits…
How do degus show dominance?
If you have more than one degu, the dominant one will likely pee the most and will even pee on whatever another degu has peed on to show his dominance. Some degu owners put rags in favored areas for their degus to pee on to keep this marking behavior limited to certain locations.
How do you calm a degu?
As normal, give your degu treats through the bars, but after a few, this time slowly and calmly open the cage door, then move back to your previous position and offer a few more treats through the bars just to put them at ease.
What is the gestation period for a Degu?
90 daysCommon degu / Gestation period
Degus generally only breed up to two times a year. The gestation period is 90 days, so it’s impossible for them to have babies more than four times a year, plus once they have babies they do not breed until the babies are weaned. In rare cases they will breed immediately after the female has her babies.
How many babies can a Degu have?
Baby degus are large and numerous (3-8 pups to a litter), which can often lead to birthing complications. The gestation period is 90 days, and it often difficult to tell that a female is pregnant until the last month.
Why did my degu bite me?
Why is my degu biting me? If your degu is new to you, they might need some time to get to know who you are and that you aren’t dangerous. A stressed degu will be more likely to bite you, so make sure you aren’t trying to pick him up incorrectly (let him come to you) and don’t corner them.
How can you tell if a Degu is pregnant?
After mating the male makes loud, repetitive squeaks that are unlike the usual day-to-day squeaks for up to 20 minutes. The first indication that your Degu is pregnant is that she and her mate will begin building a huge nest in their cage, if they didn’t have on already.
How long is a Degu pregnant?
Breeding degus can be difficult. Baby degus are large and numerous (3-8 pups to a litter), which can often lead to birthing complications. The gestation period is 90 days, and it often difficult to tell that a female is pregnant until the last month.
How do you take care of a baby Degu?
Degus, like chinchillas, need to take dust baths. These dust baths help to keep your degus’ fur healthy and clean. Provide your degus with a dust bath at least twice a week. You can use a store-bought dust bath or a large bowl with high sides.