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Baby Degus
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03-01-2019 6:35pm#1I am stuck in a bit of a predicament since one of my 'female' Degus was mis-gendered resulting in a bunch of fluffy little surprise pups which i would love to keep but will have to re-home at least some of them due to lack of space.
The easy solution would have been to drop them into a pet shop but I just dont have the heart to do it so here i am hoping that there might be a boardsie (or two) out there who would like to add some of these babies to their family.
Of course i dont want any money for them, I just want to have peace of mind of knowing they will be well looked after and much loved by somebody who is aware of their needs and of how these pets are a long-term commitment due to their lifespan.
It might be a good idea to give a heads up to anybody interested that i WILL be a sobbing mess when handing them over but there are only so many i can keep without being unfair to them
As mentioned, I am not keen on the idea of bringing them to a pet shop to be sold but if anybody knows a shop which genuinely cares about where the pets end up then I would absolutely appreciate any suggestions!0
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TaitsClock wrote: »I am stuck in a bit of a predicament since one of my 'female' Degus was mis-gendered resulting in a bunch of fluffy little surprise pups which i would love to keep but will have to re-home at least some of them due to lack of space.
The easy solution would have been to drop them into a pet shop but I just dont have the heart to do it so here i am hoping that there might be a boardsie (or two) out there who would like to add some of these babies to their family.
Of course i dont want any money for them, I just want to have peace of mind of knowing they will be well looked after and much loved by somebody who is aware of their needs and of how these pets are a long-term commitment due to their lifespan.
It might be a good idea to give a heads up to anybody interested that i WILL be a sobbing mess when handing them over but there are only so many i can keep without being unfair to them
As mentioned, I am not keen on the idea of bringing them to a pet shop to be sold but if anybody knows a shop which genuinely cares about where the pets end up then I would absolutely appreciate any suggestions!
The only pet shop I’d recommend is Shauna’s, we have adopted small flurries and although I don’t really agree with selling animals of any sort via pet shops, Shauna is great in terms of the welfare & is always up to date with current welfare guidelines for the small curries. She is incredibly picky about who she lets buy them. She also will help facilitate rehoming if possible.
There is the rabbit rooms & then also Irish Guinea Pig Rehoming Group, both on FB, they may be able to help. I’d offer but we’ve piggies and a lively terrier.0 -
Great suggestions em, thanks!
I have actually been to Shaunas a few months ago and do remember leaving the place with a better impression than i would normally get from pet shops. Although its quite a journey (i'm in the Limerick area) it is definitely one to keep in mind in case i will have to go ahead with it.0 -
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The only pet shop I’d recommend is Shauna’s, we have adopted small flurries and although I don’t really agree with selling animals of any sort via pet shops, Shauna is great in terms of the welfare & is always up to date with current welfare guidelines for the small curries. She is incredibly picky about who she lets buy them. She also will help facilitate rehoming if possible.
There is the rabbit rooms & then also Irish Guinea Pig Rehoming Group, both on FB, they may be able to help. I’d offer but we’ve piggies and a lively terrier.
Probably the worst typo ever
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Two of them have found a new home, sweet relief!
I knew i should've had them sexed by a vet when i initially got them but i've never been great at listening to my own advice, definitely a lesson learned now!
anyway, just said i'll update and mention that there are still plenty more available 0 -
TaitsClock wrote: »Two of them have found a new home, sweet relief!
I knew i should've had them sexed by a vet when i initially got them but i've never been great at listening to my own advice, definitely a lesson learned now!
anyway, just said i'll update and mention that there are still plenty more available
I'm really tempted!!!0 -
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there are 3 boys available now but another litter due in a couple of days which will be available in around 6 weeks from now so there's loads of time to sleep over it and potentially get everything ready
They're fantastic little things though, id keep them all if it wasnt for the lack of space and time.
Just to clarify: After the first litter was born i thought i should leave the male with the girls as he helps with the babies and that they would'nt mate again until the babies were weaned. Big mistake!!
The females are actually most fertile in the 24 hours after giving birth so the male was supposed to be removed for a day, THEN placed back in with the girls.
Needless to say they are now separated for good (or until he gets the snip!)0 -
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TaitsClock wrote: »there are 3 boys available now but another litter due in a couple of days which will be available in around 6 weeks from now so there's loads of time to sleep over it and potentially get everything ready
They're fantastic little things though, id keep them all if it wasnt for the lack of space and time.
Just to clarify: After the first litter was born i thought i should leave the male with the girls as he helps with the babies and that they would'nt mate again until the babies were weaned. Big mistake!!
The females are actually most fertile in the 24 hours after giving birth so the male was supposed to be removed for a day, THEN placed back in with the girls.
Needless to say they are now separated for good (or until he gets the snip!)
Thanks. I needed a good laugh
This batch is too soon for me but the next one is a real possibility (if I can convince the wife it's a good idea)
I've an IKEA bookcase I made up for hamsters that's sitting waiting to be used again.
Don't forget to separate the m/f babies in time:)0 -
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Cherry Blossom wrote: »How have you managed to have a second litter in a few days time? Did you not seperate them quick enough?
as mentioned, i thought they would not mate again until the babies were weaned at 4-6 weeks, i found out after that not removing the male for a couple of days was a huge mistake, hence the males and females are completely separated now to make sure this cant happen again. I do want the best for my pets and would never knowingly expose them to any risks, health or otherwise.
They currently live in large, 3 level metal cages with a second cage to be added to the girls cage when the new litter arrives. Im planning on removing one of the side walls and turning two cages into one huge space for the girls and possibly doing the same for the boys as they'll grow larger and require more space but hopefully theyll all have great homes by then.
toys get switched out regularly to keep them busy (and to prevent them getting chewed up too quickly!)
youre absolutely right about the sand baths, they love them, i just use a designated ceramic dish which they bathe in in the evenings after feeding time.
Tatranska, great idea, ikea has some great furniture to turn into cages (the detolf is great for hamsters too!!) but even though the kallax looks sturdy, id still keep a very close eye on them as they are known to chew through just about everything but metal. it could be fine of course but i just woulnt rely on it and prepare to get a metal cage if necessary.
i really hope your wife will like the idea, theyre honestly lovely pets!
there's plenty of time anyway and if you have any questions in the meantime feel free to send me a message, ill do my best to help 0 -
Cherry Blossom wrote: »I had one temporarily in a blanket box with a wire lid. He chewed a hole big enough to escape out of in two days
. Just something to be aware of.
this made me laugh, they really are terrors for it!0 -
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ah yeah the mounting
i got a fright when i first saw it but they do this to establish the pecking order, girls do it too. its usually harmless and also done when play-fighting/wrestling but of course it can go too far, injuries or distress shouldnt happen from normal dominance displays.
how did you get on with that arrangement, it sounds like quite a bit of work having two 'lone' ones outside of the floor time?
im just wondering about the demand of attention, mine are in groups and still mad clingy with me, if one of them was alone i think id have to give up my job and stay with him/her full-time :P0 -
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Just a quick bump and heads up that the babies will be heading to a pet shop in 2 weeks time, just in case anybody would like to claim any before then
that said, i still have 3 boys from the old litter who i cant bring into a shop as they are 3 months old now and have bonded with each other so i really want to make sure they stay together, if anyone is interested in 3 teenage boys!0
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