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Degu
My younger sister used to keep these.
Degu
Guide - http://www.degus.org/
A lot of information how to take care of this
little rodent. Includes photos, videos, sounds. |
Degunet - http://hem.fyristorg.com/leilaz/
Includes history of domestication, with information
about biology, housing, feeding, and diseases. [English/Swedish] |
Degus - http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Prairie/1568/degus.html
Information about breeders and sellers, FAQ, photos,
video and sound clips, and mail list. |
The
Degu Website - http://degoe.tripod.com/engels/
Includes information, stories, discussion board,
and links. [English/Dutch] |
Rachel's
Degu Home Page - http://www.geocities.com/sunydays15/DeguHomePage.html
Photos of two and their litter, general species
information and care, with related links. |
Smiley's
Degu Spot - http://www.geocities.com/smileysdeguspot
Hobby breeder from Washington State with information
about health, feeding, housing, and babies for sale. |
Emerald
Moon Exotic - http://ca.geocities.com/emeraldmoonexotic/
Have male degus for stud service. Located in New
Brunswick. |
eRodent
Degu Pages. http://www.erodent.co.uk/DegusIndex.htm
They are setting up a Degu Rescue page if you are looking for degus,
or want a home for a degu.
Degu
Degu Pictures.
Degu Information.
Degu Rescue.
Before you buy a Degu.
Wheels for Rodents.
Degu Cages.
Amusing your Degu.
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Degu with free run of your home
Beware the dangers of your degu having free run of you entire house.
Is it Degu Safe?
As you'll know your degu with knaw everything. Make sure no items are
left out which may be poisonous. Cleaning materials, electric cables,
open windows, all present hazards to your pet.
Poisonous houseplants:
You should probaly not have these in the house if you let your degus out.
Mother-in-law’s tongue (Sanseveria trifasciata)
Elephants’ ears
(Caladium)
Dieffenbachia (Dieffenbachia hoffmannii/imperialis/maculata)
Devil’s
ivy (Epipremnum aureum)
Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum)
Blood lily (Haemonthus)
Flamingo Flower (Anthurium)
Chinese evergreen (Aglaonema)
Spanish Bayonet (Yucca aloifolia)
Poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima)
False castor oil plant (Fatsia japonica)
Calla lily (Zantedeschia)
Outdoor plants not suitable for your degu
Ivy (Hedera helix)
Yew (Taxus baccata)
Hemlock (Conium maculatum)
Golden chain (laburnum anagyroides)
Hen’s foot (various types)
Autumn Crocus (Colchicum autumnale)
Hydrangias (Hydrangia)
Oleander (Nerium oleander)
Rhododendrons (all varieties)
Sheep laurel (Kalmia angustifolia)
Black Nightshade (Solanum nigrum)
Deadly nightshade (Atropa belladonna)
Euphorbia (various Euphorbia varieties)
If you suspect your pet has eaten something poisonous you should contact
your vet immediately.
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