Degu Adoption tools: what they help with
These tools help you decide whether a degu fits your life right now, with readiness quizzes and checklists for the first weeks at home. Thinking it through before adopting is the best way to make sure a new pet stays for good.
What to know about adoption readiness for degus
Degus typically live 6 to 8 years. Degus cannot process sugar and develop diabetes readily, so their diet must be strictly hay-based with no fruit. They are highly social, diurnal, and need a large multi-level cage with a sand bath.
Degu quick facts
| Measure | Degu |
|---|---|
| Typical lifespan | 6–8 years |
| Adult weight | 6–10.6 oz (170–300 g) |
| Diet | Herbivore |
| Mature at | About 6 months |
| Pregnancy | 87–93 days |
| Litter size | 4–6 |
| Humidity | 40–60% |
A practical tip
Answer for your life as it really is, including busy weeks and holidays, not the ideal version of it.
Other degu topics
Most questions lead to another. You may also find these useful: degu age tools, degu behavior tools, degu breeding tools and degu cost tools. Or see every degu tool in one place.
Adoption tools for other pets
The same kind of tool exists for other species, each using that animal's own reference data: dog adoption, cat adoption, rabbit adoption and hamster adoption.