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Old 26-01-2008, 06:27 PM
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look on this site.....DEGU guide
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Old 26-01-2008, 06:28 PM
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They are more similar to chinchillas - and chinchilla cages are perfect for degus, which in turn are perfect for rats

Don't forget that rats are active and intelligent too!
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Old 27-01-2008, 07:30 PM
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They are more similar to chinchillas - and chinchilla cages are perfect for degus, which in turn are perfect for rats

Don't forget that rats are active and intelligent too!
A lot of "old school" chinchilla cages have wire floors which allow waste to drop into a solid base, preventing the animal from walking in their own mess.
These are particularly useful for show animals, as the animals pelt must be perfect and urine stains will not do!
This is absolutely no good for degus who are much more susceptible to bumblefoot than chins (which can also get it for what its worth..)

Look carefully when using dedicated chinchilla cages for degus.
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Old 28-01-2008, 04:04 PM
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LouLou keeps and breeds acacia rats, so if lack of info is the reason you changed your mind then try pming her, she's great for all sorts of information, reptilian or mammalian.
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Old 28-01-2008, 09:23 PM
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I use tall chin cages for my degus and Jirds they love the space and multi levels...and chewing the wood we put over the wire platforms.

How about some lemmings? They are very cute don't need as much space as degus or Jirds.
They are next on my want list just have to persuade my hubby
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Old 29-01-2008, 12:00 PM
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lou's acacia rats are crackers too, they are funny little things for sure.

if you are still after naked rats tho, drop me an email / pm (must empty box again..)

i am about an hour from you, and have quite a few naked rats in breeding groups.. as someone has said, female baldies can sometimes have issues lactating.. but if you want them for pets rather than breeding, thats not going to be a problem. if you do breed them i have found its better to use a haired het naked female.

i get mostly dumbo baldies, and get a few skin colours too..

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N - you would be among the first people I came to for advice for furry stuff (you and the afore mentioned peeps). But an hour away - YOUR HAVING A LAUGH. Nottingham to Dorset?!!!!!!!! Not asking you for directions
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Old 30-01-2008, 07:47 PM
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N - you would be among the first people I came to for advice for furry stuff (you and the afore mentioned peeps). But an hour away - YOUR HAVING A LAUGH. Nottingham to Dorset?!!!!!!!! Not asking you for directions
Her fellas house/the house she is moving to is in lincolnshire mate.

We miss our naked rat. RIP Sausage He was an awesoem little fella. Love how warm they feel.
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OOops - my mistake!!!! Will probably be in touch then Nerys!!! Mason - have you heard of the pet shop in stapleford/toton called one stop pets + exotics? If not check it out. Don't know if i'm knowledgeable enough to recommend places - but i'd definatley recommend this place. Small but full of great stuff (decent prices too!!) Got some very cheap naked rats!
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Old 30-01-2008, 08:36 PM
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N - you would be among the first people I came to for advice for furry stuff (you and the afore mentioned peeps). But an hour away - YOUR HAVING A LAUGH. Nottingham to Dorset?!!!!!!!! Not asking you for directions

lol lol lol..

yeah, as mason said, moving to up near Bourne, in lincs.. about an hour from notts on an ok run let me know if you are passing ever !

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