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sushi_78 · 07-24-2021, 10:38 AM

Degus are the most destructive of rodents! I've even heard of a degu who destroyed a metal wheel. I don't know how, but they did. They need lots of space - a big metal cage with wooden shelves to run up and down.

What always put me off degus was that whenever I look at degu forums or Facebook groups, most of the posts seem to be about health issues (especially teeth) and while some illness is to be expected from any pet, it gave me the impression that they're not very healthy animals. I suppose people don't tend to post when their degus are perfectly healthy, but even so.

I would have suggested a duprasi as they're quite similar to Syrians in many ways, but they're very nocturnal. Either sex can be kept alone.

07-24-2021, 10:38 AM
sushi_78 Hamster Overlord Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: London Posts: 763	Re: Sad about dog allergy Degus are the most destructive of rodents! I've even heard of a degu who destroyed a metal wheel. I don't know how, but they did. They need lots of space - a big metal cage with wooden shelves to run up and down. What always put me off degus was that whenever I look at degu forums or Facebook groups, most of the posts seem to be about health issues (especially teeth) and while some illness is to be expected from any pet, it gave me the impression that they're not very healthy animals. I suppose people don't tend to post when their degus are perfectly healthy, but even so. I would have suggested a duprasi as they're quite similar to Syrians in many ways, but they're very nocturnal. Either sex can be kept alone.