CARA Charter – What size cage for my degu?
The cage is a crucial element of your degu’s habitat. It must indeed meet their needs in terms of movement and territory management. Degus are… Read More »CARA Charter – What size cage for my degu?
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The Octodon degus can be kept in a cage in captivity. However, its habitat must meet several simple rules, so that it feels comfortable.
Interspecies cohabitation with a degu
The degu cohabitates in nature with a number of rodent species that share its lifestyle or from which it can benefit. It can thus live… Read More »Interspecies cohabitation with a degu
How transporting / traveling with a degu
The degu is a small, fast, and agile rodent. During transportation, regardless of its duration, it is important to transport it safely in a suitable… Read More »How transporting / traveling with a degu
The bowl, useful for the degu ?
The bowl has become an almost indispensable accessory in the design of a cage for degu. However, it is interesting to ask the question of… Read More »The bowl, useful for the degu ?
How to take your degus outside?
When spring and the beautiful days arrive, the temperatures increase and nature comes back to life. It is with these milder temperatures that comes the… Read More »How to take your degus outside?
Bottle or water bowl for the degus?
The availability of water at all times is essential for the health of the Octodon degus. One of the questions that arises most when it… Read More »Bottle or water bowl for the degus?
Which bathing soil / sand for my degus?
The bathing soil is an essential element for the good health of the degus. If it is used to clean its coat, in particular to… Read More »Which bathing soil / sand for my degus?
Cage & housing of the degus
In the wild, the degus lives partly in burrows and spends its days looking for food in its territory. These activities allow him to keep… Read More »Cage & housing of the degus
Which litter should you choose for your degu?
Litter is an important part of the Octodon degus’ habitat. Indeed, it covers the floor of the cage and prevents the animal from walking in… Read More »Which litter should you choose for your degu?