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 …

Foraging on the ground and also climbing into the branches of shrubs and small trees, degus eat leaves and bark, seeds, green grass, and fruit. They do not hibernate and are active …

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 …

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 …

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 …