How many females to a male degu?

Females will give birth to around 3-10 23 , 31 , 36 , 52 , 133, with an average of 6 pups per litter23 , 30 , 104 , 36 , 52. The sex ratio is around 100 females to 110 males52 , 133. The number of pups produced per litter can be as low as one single pup or as many as 12170, although these cases are uncommon.

1. Can male and female degus live together?
2. Can two male degus get along?
3. How often do degus mate?
4. Are boy or girl degus better?
5. Can you have only one degu?
6. What to do if degu dies?
7. What size cage does a degu need?
8. Can degus be neutered?
9. How do you tell male and female degus apart?
10. How old do degus have to be to breed?
11. How do you wean a degu?
12. How do you know if a Degu is pregnant?
13. Is a Degu like a chinchilla?
14. What family is degus?

Can male and female degus live together?

Degus are very social animals who love the companionship of other degus. In the wild, they live in communal groups, working together to protect their territory from other communities. ... Ideally, degus should be housed in same-sex pairs, or a castrated male can live with one or more females.

Can two male degus get along?

Companionship. Degus are very sociable and in the wild they live in colonies of up to 100 animals! They are best kept in single-sex pairs or groups of up to 6 as they love to play together and snuggle up to one another, and can become very depressed if kept on their own.

How often do degus mate?

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.

Are boy or girl degus better?

Conclusion. So to wrap up if male or female degus are better it ultimately comes down to their individual personalities. Because both of them can become aggressive at different times depending on the situation. But they can also show the same amount of affection towards each other and their owners as well.

Can you have only one degu?

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. In that case, you'll need to provide your degu with a lot of attention. Degus are group animals that love to spend time with other degus.

What to do if degu dies?

If you need to, visit the place your degu was buried. Send Degutopia a picture of your degu in happier times for the memorial page. Make sure any remaining degu(s) are coping with the absence and not showing signs of depression. Move the cage 'furniture' around to distract any remaining degu(s).

What size cage does a degu need?

Degus need a large cage. A minimum cage size of 24 inches by 18 inches by 24 inches should house two degus comfortably. The larger, the better. Multilevel cages built for ferrets or chinchillas are ideal.

Can degus be neutered?

Neutering is an operation in which the male degu is anaesthetised and his testicles are surgically removed by the veterinarian. This renders him infertile and unable (and often unwilling) to reproduce. Degutopia advises that males should NOT be neutered until they are AT LEAST 12 MONTHS old.

How do you tell male and female degus apart?

Locate your degu's genital area. Here you will find both the anal and urethral openings in both males and females. The primary difference between the sexes is the distance between the urethral cone and anus. In females, the distance between these organs is very small - just a few millimeters.

How old do degus have to be to breed?

Degus are sexually mature around 3-4 months old. It is recommended to wait until the female is at least 220 grams before mating to ensure she is able to support the pregnancy and care for the young.

How do you wean a degu?

Captive degus will nurse their young for 21-28 days on average (days of weaning)31 , 104, consisting of three stages; early (days 5-8), middle (days 15-21) and late (days 26-40)108. In practice, this can vary between 2-6 weeks51, but it is more beneficial to the pups to allow weaning to occur at 4-6 weeks52 , 132.

How do you know if a Degu is pregnant?

Early during pregnancy, the vaginal membrane reopens and a red discharge is produced. This could be used an indication of early pregnancy. Degus have a long gestation period (90 to 93 days) compared with other rodents, but similar to chinchillas, partly because of their unique placentation.

Is a Degu like a chinchilla?

Degu Overview

Degus are smaller than chinchillas, but they tend to have bigger personalities. These little rodents are cute and curious, making it fun to watch them run and play in their habitat. ... These are social pack animals and prefer to live with other degus rather than by themselves.

What family is degus?

All four degu species belong to the family Octodontidae, a member of the suborder Hystricognatha within the order Rodentia.