The best thing you can give your degu is fresh, clean water every day. A large ceramic dish will keep water fresh for the degu. You can also use a metal water bottle with a chew guard to keep your degu from swallowing the water bottle. While degus are generally healthy, they are susceptible to diabetes and may develop cataracts or fat rolls. The key is to provide a diet that balances calcium and phosphorus, and avoid overfeeding.
For their diet, degus should consume dietary fibre. A diet that includes 40% dietary fibre will help keep their weight under control. Providing fresh, quality hay daily is important for your degu’s health. They also need pellet food every day. Make sure to place the food in a ceramic bowl for your degu. You should feed your degu a different type of pellet food every day.
A degu should also have access to fresh, unprocessed hay. These types of plants are high in protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Hay should always be available. Dry food should be provided on a regular basis. You can feed your degu a 10g portion once or twice a day. However, it is important to note that dry food does not contain all of the necessary vitamins and minerals, so you should also include vegetables in your degu’s diet. Vegetables should be sliced into small pieces so they can cover the bottom of the bowl.
Although degus have a varied diet, they are prey animals, and should be provided with hay and fresh food as often as possible. Fresh hay is essential for their digestion and their teeth. Apart from these, degus should also be fed nutrient-rich pellets. Treats are also a great option to keep your degu busy and entertained. To make the treats interesting, you can also provide them with some fresh hay. Ensure that they are free from sugar and Coccidiostat.
Depending on their size, degus can be fed guinea pig food or degu-specific foods. They are happy with a diet of about 10g per day, and can be given degu hay. It is advisable to give them a small amount of fresh sweet corn every day. You can also feed your degu fruits and vegetables. Just be sure to remember to monitor their diet regularly.
You can give your degu dried herbs and flowers as well. Alternatively, you can give them vegetables. Dried vegetables are best for degus, since they don’t require cutting or pre-washing. Vegetables should be chopped and available at all times. It’s important to keep fresh hay around all day. Your degu needs to be fed at least twice per day for optimal health.
Besides hay, degus should also be fed pellets. They are easy to digest and contain all the goodness in each mouthful. They shouldn’t be given any high-fat or high-sugar foods. If you must feed them hay, make sure it’s high-quality. You can also provide your degu with a high-quality hay. Moreover, you should not give your degu any sugary treats.
In the wild, degus eat mostly dietary fibre. They eat about 40% of their diet from natural vegetation. In addition to hay, you can give them pellets of timothy or meadow hay daily. You can also keep a degu-proof room for them. You should never leave them unattended while they’re out. They can get stuck in tiny places.
In the wild, degus concentrate on dietary fibre. This makes up 60% of their diet. They also eat 40% of their total diet as dietary fibre. As a result, they need a varied diet. They can’t digest vegetables or hay. So, they need pellets with all of the nutrients they need. If you’re unsure of the best diet for your degu, you can consult with a veterinarian.
If you’re worried that degus don’t drink enough water, then you can buy a small bowl and offer treats to your pet. Be careful not to pick them up by the tail. The tail is the main way of interacting with your degu. If you are afraid of catching it, then don’t pick it up by the tail. The hair on its tail is designed to shed easily, which protects them from predators.
