Degou - cute Chilean rodents, which are becoming more popular among pet lovers. These are social animals that live in the wild by colonies, so at home they will actively interact with the owner and all household members. How many years live degu?
Animals degus
Degou - rodents from the detachment of the eight-toothed, living only in Chile, in the eastern regions of the Andes. These animals are close relatives of chinchillas , guinea pigs , nutria, agouti. Their fur is very soft, at the end of the tail is a small brush. They look very cute and funny, and therefore became popular as pets. In the wild, degus live in packs of colonies. In the flock, the position of a single individual is strictly established, it can be determined by the size of a bath of sand, in which the animal is bathed. The larger the bath, the higher the status. The basic diet of the degus is hay, roots, grass, seeds, leaves, unsweetened vegetables and fruits. Degu live in holes, creating entire terrestrial networks from deep tunnels. These rodents are very sociable. In captivity, they live well in cages, in which it is necessary to equip a closed house. Degas are very active, they like to run, play, frolic, so they will be an excellent option for a pet.
How many Chilean squirrel degu live in captivity?
In the wild, the life of the degus does not exceed 5 years, but as a domestic animal, with proper care and nutrition, they can live up to 7 years and more. There are cases when degu survived to 10 years. To extend the life of your pet you need to carefully monitor its nutrition, not to allow fasting or, conversely, overeating. It is necessary to protect the animal from the attack of other domestic animals, if any. They can severely damage or frighten the degu. No less important than proper nutrition, observance of the regime of motor activity, as degu are very quick animals.