Small Pets
Degu
Octodon degus
Daytime-active and endlessly chatty, a degu colony narrates its whole day in squeaks.
- Difficulty
- moderate
Care tips
- Keep in same-sex groups - degus are intensely social
- Feed hay and sugar-free degu or chinchilla pellets; no fruit or molasses
- Ask your vet about blood sugar and dental checks; degus are sugar-sensitive
- Provide a large wheel, branches, and a weekly dust bath
- Handle without grabbing the tail; the tip sheds and won't regrow
Common questions
What should I know about caring for a degu? +
Daytime-active and endlessly chatty, a degu colony narrates its whole day in squeaks.
Typical guidance for a healthy degu — your own conditions (and your vet, for animals) come first.
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