Degu vs chinchilla- Which pet is most suitable for you

Degus are native to central and northern Chile and can be tamed if handled regularly and from an early age.

They are curious and playful creatures, who thrive on social interaction and activity.

Although degus are relatively quiet critters, they sometimes whistle or make quiet warbling sounds when grooming each other.

Chinchillas on the other hand are small and plush rodents native to South America. They are social creatures who live in herds from fourteen to one hundred chinchillas in the wild. They are low-maintenance and refrain from making unpleasant noises. Although Chinchillas are not technically nocturnal, they are at their most active in the evening and morning but often remain active throughout the day.

The two critters; Degu and Chinchilla have a lot in common but here are the differences

DEGU FOOD AND TREATS

The right combination of a proper Degu diet is a combination of high-quality chinchilla or guinea pig pellets and a rodent block. Provide fresh vegetables daily, such as sweet potato (peeled, uncooked), carrots, leafy greens (spinach, dandelion leaves, parsley), and green beans every day.

Your Degu also needs clean and fresh water available at all times.

Of course, you need to give your Degus treats once in a while.

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DEGU TOYS

Degu toys are must-have items for your adorable little rodents who love to chew. Even though a Degu may be a chubby, furry rat, its teeth are one-of-a-kind. Its teeth grow continuously. Our group of Degu toys contain a colourful assortment of chew toys of varying textures.

The toys that we provide include- light up, noise toys, textured toys, rolling toys, bouncing toys, swinging toys, and foraging toys that provide them with a stimulating challenge when it is time to feed them or give them treats.

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CHINCHILLA FOOD AND TREATS

Raisins are excellent treats for a chinchilla. They are used to reward when training your chinchilla and used to get them to carry out activities they don't want to carry out. However, avoid feeding your chinchilla too many raisins to make sure they still see it as a treat rather than food.

Even though chinchillas enjoy slices of fresh vegetables, like carrots, make sure you do not give them too much so they dont get diarrhea.

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Chinchillas generally love a diet that is high in roughage.

While hay should be your pet's main food source, pellets can help supplement their meal, as long as they’re high-quality, hay-based pellets. Ensure you feed your chinchilla pellets supplemented with plenty of fresh grass hay

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CHINCHILLA TOYS

Getting toys for your Chinchilla is very important because they prevent boredom, provide exercise and mental stimulation, and help prevent your chinchilla from destroying your home.

Getting toys for your Chinchilla should be of utmost priority.

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