I have a question about degus?

Question

I have 2 degus, and they are mother and daughter. the mother is growing very old, and its ready to die, and the daughter degu is very energetic and not even close to dying. I read that they can get depressed if they do not have a mate, and die. I'm scared that when my degu dies the other one will die too, and I will feel bad because it will not be it's time to die.

Any advice?

Answer 1

Hi,
I was thinking about this the other morning myself and decided that when one of mine died I would have to get the other a mate because they would be so unhappy alone.

If I couldn't do that, I would have to seriously consider finding the surviving one a new home.
They're just very sociable so I don't think a placebo like a mirror or toy would be enough.

BTW, to those people who don't know what a Degu is, see: http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/65677/what_is_a_degu_and_why_you_should_own.html

Answer 2

You should get another mate before the other one dies. In case it does die {hope she doesent} the younger degus will have spent time with the new mate and won't feel so lonely.

Hope it helps!
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Answer 3

I have had a few but never just one. Here is an informational link that may help you:

http://www.degus.org/english/vzhl_.htm

Octodon degus are occasionally sold in pet stores, you may want to get your young one a mate. Ask the store associate or owner about availability.

Answer 4

what is a degus? just buy anouther female and a second cage and plae the new one in the new cage by the other so the young one can see the new one.

ook looked them up, looks like a mouse, lol

try the cage thing and new one

Answer 5

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