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Degu Nutrition
As with any living, breathing body, nutrition is very important to your Degus overall health and well-being. Degus, like anyone else, enjoy eating. Unfortunately, not just any type of diet is right for Degus.
The most important thing that you need to note when it comes to Degu nutrition is that their little bodies do not process sugar. This means that a Degu that is fed sweets will most likely develop diabetes. A Degu that becomes overweight can also easily develop diabetes, and this is a situation that can easily be avoided by feeding the Degu the right foods and treats.
For nutrition, your Degu needs a variety of fresh vegetables, pellets designed specifically for Degus or chinchillas, wood, grass, and hay. Treats usually come in the form of nuts and seeds. Rodent blocks may also be used.
How much you're Degu eats depends on the Degu in question. Some need more food than others, while some need less…just like humans. You should feed your Degus twice each day – in the morning, and again in the evening. Treats should not be given daily, as nuts and seeds are very high in fat content. Giving these types of treats daily can cause your Degu to quickly become overweight.
You should not feed your Degu fruits, as fruits are too high in sugar content. If you feed him peanuts for treats, make sure that you feed him shelled peanuts. When providing wood, make sure that you are not using any wood that is toxic to Degus. The list of toxic woods is long, and the list of acceptable woods includes hawthorn, apple, hazelnut, and kiln-dried pine.
These woods can be provided in the form of sticks and blocks, but don't forgo the sticks and branches! The sticks are extremely important for your Degus, especially if you have more than one, as the Degu with the highest pile of sticks gets to be boss in the cage. This is more important than you may realize to their way of life.
Hay should always be available. Timothy Hay is preferred by most Degus, and their owners. You can purchase hay in stacks from most pet stores. Your Degus will not only eat hay, they will also use it to build nests, to make tunnels, and for a variety of other things.
The grass that you grow in your yard is fine for Degus. It is just important that the grass not be treated with any chemicals, including pesticides or products that promote growth. These chemicals can be toxic to your Degu, and washing the grass will not wash away the chemicals.
Hay, grass, and wood can simply be placed in the cage. Food should be put in a crock dish that is too heavy for the Degus to turn over. Of course, along with food, plenty of clean drinking water is also essential.
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