We plan to get Jarhead neutered. Noobie was the last of her litter and it was that or pups. She had already been sold and come back to a cage full of degus and more on the way. I felt for her she was probably not getting much attention. Chris found on a forrum a girl would be easy to introduce.

I was wanting pups but when I saw that cage full of degus and more coming and her checking them worried about giving the wrong one. It didnt seem any would get full attention and I would hate sending them away.

Yes he willhave a girlfriend

I suggest you split them until he is neutered or in 3 months you will have anything from 7 - 15 pups and then he will impregnate her straight after labour so you will become over run yourself, not to mention all the genetic issues that could be passed on.

Of course it is easier to introduce a girl to a boy but it doesn't mean you should do it

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I will. It took 6 weeks to introduce Jarhead to 118. Vet is back in 2 weeks. I thought she needed a home most and pups seemed really young. Left there she would be in a pup situation soon in a house already too full and 3 sets of pups on the way couldnt have been good. Thanks for the advice.

I guess I was in a bit of a rush for him amd her too and it seemed hard to get a rescu degu here, But I guess they turn up all the time.

She is very timid though. Ittook her day and a half to come out of bes. She has learned the sound of the munchie tub well quick so she is smart. Very fast too. I guess they have more confidance when there are 2. Shes not there yet.

We called the new girl Batfink cause of the ears. Unfortunately yesterday afternoon she didnt get up. She had got up for breakfast and was running around to see Jarhead the day before. When she surfaced her eyes were shut and she couldnt get up and was breathing heavily. We rushed her to the vets and she couldn't stand. The vet said if we didnt put her down she would die within hours as she was too far gone. So we had to. Its so sad.

It was so sudden and we cant think why. The vet thought it was in infection or something she was born with. We have told the lady we get her from so she could make sure her degus were allright. We looked after her like the others. We let her run and watched her food and made sure she was fine. Its too soon. There is no justice in the world for such an adorable wee degu to die. There was such promise for her and Jarhead they both wanted to be friends.

Run free Batfink xxx

so sorry to hear about whats happened.

My lone boy is so sad on his own now, he mainly stays in one corner of the cage

hope you get a new friend sorted soon

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It takes ages but you cane get a new friend. Jarheah was that friend to 117. Today we got 3 baby boys. That should keep him occupied. Uncle Jarhead

hope it all goes well

mines just a foster which is why im trying to get him rehomed soon.

dont forget pics

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Pics on my site

what a rough time u have had recently i hope intros go well x

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I'm Amy I have a
German shepherd-blade.
10 male rats.
2 male mice.
1 Syrian hamster.

Thanks me too. Going good so far, but tryin not to rush. They all obviously want to be friends which is good.

Uncle Jarhead cant sleep for ataring at them. bless