What foods are poisonous to degus?

What foods are poisonous to degus?

Molasses and raisins – you should avoid feeding your degu these due to their high sugar content. Hamster and Gerbil food – these contain a lot of seeds that are high in protein. Too much protein can make your degu ill, so these foods shouldn’t be fed to your pet.

Can degus have carrots?

Many fruits can be high in sugar and should not be given to degus. Some vegetables for example carrot, sweet potato, beetroot and parsnips can also be high in sugar, so should only be given in very small pieces as an occasional treat. Be wary of commercial treat products as these can also be too sugary.

What human foods can degus eat?

Thus, pet degus should not be fed sugary treats but should be offered commercially available rodent pellets or blocks (those made for rats are generally fine) along with leafy greens, such as dark lettuces and dandelion greens, plus vegetables, such as sweet potatoes, cucumber, bell peppers, and carrots, and unlimited …

Can degu eat bananas?

Can degus eat bananas? Bananas are fruit that is high in sugar content. You should avoid giving food that’s high in sugar to your degus as this might lead to diabetes. If you only feed small pieces of bananas once per month the risk of diabetes will be minimal.

Can degus have avocado?

Don’t. Do not feed LETTUCE or AVOCADO as these can be harmful. You can give Chinchillas very small amounts of fresh fruit and vegetables, but no more than twice a week. Degus CANNOT have fresh fruit or treats with honey, sugar or dried fruit in them.

Can degus eat parsley?

Lettuces, parsley, dill, coriander, basil, mint, watercress, dandelion leaves, celery leaves, beet greens, chicory, escarole, rocket, kale, Brussels sprouts, collards and carrot greens are well appreciated by chinchillas and degus. High sugar vegetables such as carrots or peppers can be offered in limited quantities.

How often should you clean a degu Cage?

Cleaning the entire cage is usually needed once a month. A lot will depend on the size of the degu cage and the number of degus you keep. For a pair of degus, you can usually only spot clean daily and clean a part of the substrate (1/4) each week. Once a month the entire cage should be thoroughly cleaned.

Can degus have peas?

Degu can have a small portion of suitable vegetables but too much or the wrong type can be harmful so limit how much they eat each day. Vegetables – degu’s should be fed green vegetables, peas, beans, dandelion and broccoli. Cabbage can cause bloating so should be avoided. All greens should be washed before feeding.

Can degu eat fruit?

Should degus eat fresh fruit and vegetables? In the wild, degus will sometimes eat fruit and vegetation. If you are feeding your degu good quality herbage and specialist degu food, it might not be necessary to give them fruit and vegetables as well.

Can a degu eat chinchilla food?

Degus will eat anything you give them, even foods that make them sick. Chinchilla and guinea pig pellets are generally good for degus, as long as they do not contain any of the ingredients just discussed. It’s also important to provide your degu with plenty of hay.

Can degus have pecans?

Treats mean just that- they are given to your degus as a reward only and not feed in large amounts or on a regular basis. NUTS AND SEEDS- Degus particularly enjoy sunflower seeds and pumpkin seeds, as well as natural (unsalted) peanuts and whole hazel or brazil nuts (in the shell).

Can degus have cilantro?

Is it bad for degus to eat fruit?

Fruit – degus are prone to diabetes and eating fruit can lead to blood glucose spikes which their bodies need to process. This can put a strain on their bodies. Although some websites say that you can feed fruit very occasionally, ultimately it may be better to avoid it.

What’s the best way to feed a degus?

1. Chop your veg into small bits roughly the size of your thumb nail. Remember degus have small stomachs, but it is still good to give them a selection of veg to choose from (see below). 2. Divide your fresh veg between the degus’ feed bowls, so you can keep an eye on how much and what sorts of veg each degu is eating.

What kind of vegetables can you eat on degu diet?

Not all vegetables may be given each day as vegetables can lead to digestive problems and bloating. Leafy vegetables (chicory, endive, dandelion leaves, lettuce, celery, radishes) can be given each day. Dried herbs (mint, basil, parsley, coriander) can also be given each day.

Why do degus eat more of their faeces?

They do this to benefit twice from the food they’ve eaten, as the faeces are high in short chain fatty acids and microbes. They tend to eat more of the faeces they produce at night (around 87%). Degus also tend to eat more of their faeces when food is in short supply as it will help to maintain their gut function.