Catching and handling degus
The degu is a lively and very fast rodent. Catching and handling them can sometimes be challenging, whether for transporting them or recovering them after… Read More »Catching and handling degus
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Behavior
The behavior of the Octodon degus is often misunderstood or misinterpreted. This small rodent so communicative has many surprises in store for us and its observation is the key to understanding it.
How to manage fight between degus ?
The common degus is a gregarious animal, with complex social rules and a large repertoire of vocalizations. While in the wild it has plenty of… Read More »How to manage fight between degus ?
The bowl, useful for the degu ?
The bowl has become an almost indispensable accessory in the design of a cage for degu. However, it is interesting to ask the question of… Read More »The bowl, useful for the degu ?
Sounds and noises of the degus
The Octodon degus is a rodent with a large vocal repertoire, it uses many sounds, “cries” to communicate. The Octodon degus uses almost 20 different… Read More »Sounds and noises of the degus
Enrichment guide for degus
Octodon degus are rodents that are sensitive to behavioral problems. They therefore need a suitable and large enough habitat to feel comfortable. However, it is… Read More »Enrichment guide for degus
Behavioral problems and stereotypies in the degus
In captivity, it is impossible to reproduce identically the conditions of the natural environment of the species. Even with adequate care, an adapted diet, the… Read More »Behavioral problems and stereotypies in the degus
Degus behavior
The Octodon degus is a gregarious rodent, native to South America and more particularly to Chile. It is a rodent that has a great capacity… Read More »Degus behavior
Can we have a lonely degus?
The Octodon degus is a rodent with a gregarious way of life, constituted of clans, which sometimes live close to each other. The number of… Read More »Can we have a lonely degus?
Guide to introducing new degus
The introduction of new degus into an already formed group or to a single rodent is complex. Indeed, Octodon degus are social animals by nature.… Read More »Guide to introducing new degus
Alopecia and fur loss in degus
Localized fur loss, especially on the legs, is common in Octodon degus. Alopecia are bare areas and can have different origins. It is also possible… Read More »Alopecia and fur loss in degus