Degu Owner Quiz

1. Space
a) I have a large room that I can keep a cage suitable for a pair of degus in and I can let them run around safely in
b) I have a room that I can keep a cage suitable for a pair of degus but am unable to let them run around
c) I have enough room to keep a cage with one degu
d) I don't currently have the room for a pet

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Not quite ready...
Degus need plenty of room and space to run around. As degus are highly sociable you should always buy them in at least pairs. If you don't have the space, you should wait until you move house before you get degus.

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Degus need plenty of room and space to run around. As degus are highly sociable you should always buy them in at least pairs. If you don't have the space, you should wait until you move house before you get degus.

2. Lifestyle
a) I work night shifts but have plenty of time when I get home to play with the degus
b) I have a busy lifestyle and can only play with the degus occasionally
c) I have plenty of time to set aside for playing with the degus
d) There's never anyone in the house who can play with the degus

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Not quite ready...
Degus need your time as they need to be let out daily to get the exercise they need. You must be in the room with them while they run around to supervise them and play with them. If you have the time but work late, remember degus are diurnal and sleep at night (but have been known to adjust to nocturnal patterns). If you are too busy yourself or there's no one around to give them the time they need, degus probably aren't for you.

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Degus need your time as they need to be let out daily to get the exercise they need. You must be in the room with them while they run around to supervise them and play with them. If you have the time but work late, remember degus are diurnal and sleep at night (but have been known to adjust to nocturnal patterns). If you are too busy yourself or there's no one around to give them the time they need, degus probably aren't for you.

3. Knowledge
a) I am reading all about degus in Degutopia before I get them
b) I know the basics, that's all I need to know
c) My friend told me all about degus
d) I don't know anything about degus, I just like doing quizzes

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Not quite ready...
Degutopia is the best place to be to find out about degus before you get them. Don't assume you know the basics, as a mistake could result in harming your degus. It's best to check it out first. Unless your friend keeps degus or is a veterinarian, always check any information they give you yourself. If you just enjoy quizzes, carry on!!

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Degutopia is the best place to be to find out about degus before you get them. Don't assume you know the basics, as a mistake could result in harming your degus. It's best to check it out first. Unless your friend keeps degus or is a veterinarian, always check any information they give you yourself. If you just enjoy quizzes, carry on!!

4. Cage
a) I have a huge outdoor cage especially built
b) I have an old hamster cage my friend gave me
c) I have a large cage I built myself
d) I have a large cage I bought especially for degus

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Not quite ready...
Degus can't be kept outside, it's too cold in the UK. A hamster cage is probably not going to be suitable as not only is it likely to be too small but will probably have a plastic base which degus can chew through. It's not recommended to build your own cage (unless you've done it before) as it may not be suitable and remember it CAN'T be made from wood as degus love chewing. A large purpose bought metal cage is perfect.

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Degus can't be kept outside, it's too cold in the UK. A hamster cage is probably not going to be suitable as not only is it likely to be too small but will probably have a plastic base which degus can chew through. It's not recommended to build your own cage (unless you've done it before) as it may not be suitable and remember it CAN'T be made from wood as degus love chewing. A large purpose bought metal cage is perfect.

5. Shopping
a) It's really hard to get to a pet shop that sells all the things I need for my degus
b) There are local (pet) shops I go to to get everything degus need
c) I have to order degu food and bedding on the internet
d) I just buy whatever I can find for my degus

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Not quite ready...
You should check that the shops you can get to sell the essentials degus need regularly like sawdust, guinea pig food, fresh veg and hay. Ordering things online is fine for non-essentials, but your degus won't wait 6-8weeks for their food to arrive! You must never buy 'whatever' without checking its safe for degus first, and if you can't buy essentials easily it's not a good idea to keep degus.

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You should check that the shops you can get to sell the essentials degus need regularly like sawdust, guinea pig food, fresh veg and hay. Ordering things online is fine for non-essentials, but your degus won't wait 6-8weeks for their food to arrive! You must never buy 'whatever' without checking its safe for degus first, and if you can't buy essentials easily it's not a good idea to keep degus.

Not quite ready...
If you live in a house full of cats, keeping degus is not a good idea for obvious reasons! However, if you do have a cat, keeping degus is fine as long as the cat is kept away from the cage. If you have a lot of pets, its more than likely you don't have the time to dedicate to playing with your degus that they need. If you've never had a pet, you may not have taken into consideration all the care pets need. Try 'borrowing' a pet from a friend for a few days to try it out before you get degus. Ideally, you will have experience in pet ownership and know you have the time and resources your degus need.

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If you live in a house full of cats, keeping degus is not a good idea for obvious reasons! However, if you do have a cat, keeping degus is fine as long as the cat is kept away from the cage. If you have a lot of pets, its more than likely you don't have the time to dedicate to playing with your degus that they need. If you've never had a pet, you may not have taken into consideration all the care pets need. Try 'borrowing' a pet from a friend for a few days to try it out before you get degus. Ideally, you will have experience in pet ownership and know you have the time and resources your degus need