What to do when your degu gives birth
An unexpected litter often follows incorrect sexing or the adoption of an already pregnant female. Careful management is needed to protect the mother and support… Read More »What to do when your degu gives birth
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Breeding
The breeding process for Chilean storks is one of the longest of all rodents! After 3 months in the warmth, the young point the end of their nose. But the production is not always easy and it is important to know it well before starting.
Reproductive disorders in degus
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Neutering degus
Neutering prevents reproduction and is usually a permanent surgical procedure. Castration removes the testes; spaying removes the ovaries, with or without the uterus. Surgery may… Read More »Neutering degus
Rehoming degus: finding a suitable new home
Sometimes circumstances make it impossible to continue caring for your degus. An unexpected litter, incorrect sexing or a change in personal circumstances can lead to… Read More »Rehoming degus: finding a suitable new home
A breeding standard for Octodon degus
A carefully documented breeding policy can help avoid close inbreeding and keep health ahead of appearance. It cannot guarantee healthy offspring or establish that a… Read More »A breeding standard for Octodon degus
How to tell male and female degus apart
Knowing how to distinguish male and female degus is essential, particularly before forming a group. Their overall appearance does not provide a reliable indication of… Read More »How to tell male and female degus apart
Coat colours in degus
Breeders have developed a range of degu coat colours, some quite different from the natural agouti coat. Selecting a colour requires more than producing an… Read More »Coat colours in degus
Reproduction in Octodon degus
Degus have a long gestation compared with many familiar pet rodents: roughly three months. Wild reproduction is seasonal, commonly with one litter and sometimes a… Read More »Reproduction in Octodon degus