Oct 23, 2025 · Degus are social, cuddly animals that do not thrive as solitary creatures. Learn more about the care, food, and environment that a degu needs.

Although found in a relatively small natural habitat when compared to other species of rodents, degus are prolific and thus classified as a least-concern species by IUCN. The animal may be …

Degus are determined chewers and need plenty of opportunities to chew. Untreated, unpainted wood blocks or commercially produced wood chews made for rabbits work well for degus. Like …

Oct 10, 2017 · In the same family as chinchillas and guinea pigs, degus are rodents that live in large communities in complex underground burrows that they dig in the grasslands of Chile. …

Nov 11, 2025 · Degus are closely related to guinea pigs and chinchillas, and these small, burrowing rodents have become popular pets in the United States. They are native to Chile …

Aug 20, 2025 · Degus (known as the common degu) are a rodent which is increasingly growing popular as a pet. Here we tell you about their characteristics and care needs, showing you the …

Oct 12, 2025 · To keep a degu, make sure they have the right environment. A degu needs a spacious cage with plenty of hiding places and perches. Make sure you feed your degu a …

Degus have a unique digestive system similar to that of a rabbit, with a large cecum used for fermenting fibrous plant material, which aids in digestion. In the wild, common Degus face …

Degus are small, social and vocal rodents. They have long silky coats that are grey-brown tinged, and a long, thin tail with a tufted, black tip. Degus are native to northern and central Chile and …

Jul 17, 2025 · Degus are tiny rodents often called bush rats. Yet, despite the unappealing name, these little creatures make great pets. Degus look like gerbils but with softer fur and skinny …