If you want cuteness and intelligence in an animal, you have it all wrapped up into these amazing pets. They are extremely intelligent pets who interact all the time with their human counterparts. Degus are beautiful little animals, that can live 8 to 10 years or more.
My degu babies come from well socialized parents, which make for super friendly babies.
They are colony animals and do better in pairs. Lone degus are often depressed. If you wish to breed Bilbo, I will not have an unrelated female for him, so you will need to provide your own.
If you wish Bilbo for a pet, he does live with his brother Lenny. They get along fantastic.
Bilbo is intact. If you wish to have him neutered by my vet prior to leaving, please contact me for a quote.
Bilbo is a Black (Schecke) Pied Male Degus. Schecke is a German word meaning “spotted or dappled”. Bilbo is 100% het for Non-Agouti Blue. Many of these colorations, have been developed and imported from Europe. This line comes from parents who were imported from Europe, so they will not be related to anything we have in Arizona now.
Bilbo was born on 04/24/22. He is now weaned. They should be kept in pairs. Bilbo will not get along with the baby brother, so he must go with Lenny.
Here is a video link to them all eating broccoli leaves with their mom. Dad keeps photo-bombing.
This is a more rare coloration, but the price does not change if you want him for either pet or breeding.
At the end of the boy’s photos in the gallery are photos of their parents. Socks (the dad) is a Black Pied and Mittens (the mom) is a non Agouti Blue Pied.
Degus are small rodents from Chile, who are closely related to Chinchillas. Their diet is very bland and they eat a base of a pellet that has no added sugars. Degus are susceptible to diabetes, so low sugar diets are best. They also are given mixes of dried Timothy Hay, Mum Flowers, Dandelion, Sunflower and Pumpkin Seeds as well as an unsalted peanut each night for a snack. They also enjoy some type of fresh veggie once a day such as carrots, zucchini, any type of squash, cucumber, lettuce or celery.
I do sell a very safe mix in my store for them. It contains a non-sugary pellet that is imported from the UK, as well as many herbal additives:
Degus are amazingly loving little animals that bond with their owners. They make many adorable noises and can live 8 to 10 years. They are companion animals, so it’s very important that you do not have a degu already, that you consider purchasing a 2nd.
For more great information on Degus, you may visit this website.
- COLOR: Black Schecke (Pied) 100% het for Non Agouti Blue
- OOP DATE: 04/24/22
- FATHER: Socks (Black Pied)
- MOTHER: Mittens (Non Agouti Blue Schecke (Pied)
- GENDER: Male
- STATUS: Available
- SAFE TO GO: NOW
Special Remarks:
Bilbo is going to be a very sweet boy. He gets lots of attention from us, and like his parents, may learn a trick or two. The name Bilbo Baggins comes from the Lord of the Rings Trilogy.
Price $100 or $75 each if two or more are purchased. Local pick up only. No shipping.
