which should i get? i've done research over a span of a few months on rats. i've always been interested in rats and now that my family has stopped moving, i thought it would be the perfect time for me to get them as pets. when i went to ask people in my area that know about rodents, they suggested degus as a possible choice of pets. they explained to me that: rats will stink without a cage cleaning at least once a week (which i knew already) and that degus tend to live longer- around 8-10 years. degus are only sold in pairs because they are very social, which would cost $50 dollars without a cage and necessities. after all initial costs, i would be spending around $135. rats are a bit cheaper, and though i know that they are at risk of health issues (tumors), they have always been a #1 choice because of their loving, gentle personalities. my issue with money is that i have enough to spend over a period of time (on food, etc), but not all at once (as with degus). please help me choose!
2007-08-23 14:30:50 · 3 answers · asked by completepsycho. 2 in Pets ➔ Rodents
Degus need a lot more care and larger housing than rats. Read up on them and decide if you can provide for one. You might want to start with a rat first--they're wonderful pets. Males smell more, but you can have them neutered. Females smell less.
http://www.myhomezone.co.uk/degus/
2007-08-23 14:54:12 · answer #1 · answered by KimbeeJ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Rats. Even though Ive never had a degu & have no idea what it is.
Rats Totally
& they dont stink!
2007-08-24 05:56:52 · answer #2 · answered by groovy_cat_83 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh i love my rat....you have to go with one their wonderful pets
2007-08-23 21:49:56 · answer #3 · answered by Thia 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋