How big is a full grown degu?

about 10-12 inches long
Degu Appearance and Behavior As big as a guinea pig but with brown fur and a long, thin tail, degus look like oversized gerbils. They have round, squat bodies, weigh between a half pound to a pound, and grow to about 10-12 inches long, from nose to tail tip.

How much does a degu cost?

Degus breed prolifically. Breeders and pet stores usually have domestic-bred degus for sale. They cost $25 to $100. You also try your luck rescuing a degu.

Are degus legal in UK?

Degus have only started to be kept as pets in the UK relatively recently.

What age are degus fully grown?

around 53-55 weeks old
Degus are usually fully adult at around 53-55 weeks old22 and at this age are generally fully reproductively competent. The average age of first conception in wild degus is 6 months51 , 52, but this can vary between 45 days to 20 months52!

Do degus like to cuddle?

How Are Degus Affectionate Towards Their Owners? They are smarter than some other rodents and love to live in a clean and neat place, that’s why it is very common to see degus rearrange their home. They also love cuddling and will cuddle with you once they start to know you.

Is a degu a good pet?

Choosing a degu. Degus are very intelligent and highly sociable animals that love to play and explore. They have a friendly nature and are outgoing little rodents. They make fantastic pets, but need a lot of care and aren’t an animal you should choose on a whim.

Do degu bites hurt?

Degus are friendly animals that generally won’t resort to biting unless they feel threatened and have no way out. A degu might give you a little “grooming” nip but this doesn’t really hurt or break the skin. It’s only in rare cases that a degu will bite hard and such a bite might hurt and cause an injury.

Are degus smelly?

As with all animals they only smell if you don’t clean them, and is also dependent on what floor covering you use. But generally, I find them less smelly than other rodents.

Are male or female degus better?

As mentioned above, Degus are highly social animals and should not be kept alone. A family of two or more Degus is always preferred. Male and female Degus should not be mixed as they are likely to fight or breed, or possibly breed and then fight.

Do degus like to be held?

Do degus like being handled? As long as your degus have gotten used to being gently handled from a young age, they will be fine with being picked up. This said, it’s better to play with them rather than picking them up a lot! Never pick your degus up by their tails.

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Can a degu live alone?

Degus are social animals that live in large groups in the wild. In general, it’s recommended to keep at least a pair of degus. There are some rare cases where a degu is (temporarily) kept as a solitary pet. They’re not used to living alone like some pocket pets.