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This is the place to learn all there is to know about degus, including their origin, behaviour, history, physiology and tips on how to care for them, all set on a sound scientific basis. We're proud to provide the most accurate, up-to-date, fully referenced degu information on the net!

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Latest News:

September 2008: *New section! There are now full step-by-step instructions on introducing degus to a single degu, packed with helpful tips and advice. The guide can be found under the 'degu care-introducing degus' menu. *Another new section! We have massively updated our info on degu colour varieties, so much so that we had to give it it's own page! It's well worth a look, you can find it under the 'degu information-colour varieties' menu. *I have slightly modified the substrate advice on the 'degu care-housing' page to avoid confusing everyone! Sorry! *The degu waiting list has been updated again. You can see the current list from the 'Degutopia-breeding' menu, and don't forget to add your name now if you would like to reserve pups from our next litters. ~Check back here for more updates and additions coming soon...~ July 2008 part II: *We have a brand new page providing information about traveling with your degus, and how to prepare for travel on hot days. If you're traveling with your degus this summer, even only a short way, please do read through this page to help your degus avoid potentially deadly heatstroke. Find it in the 'degu care' menu. *There is a brand new poem, courtesy of Melissa, on our 'fun!' menu. It's really, really good! *We've added a bit of new info about 'white' degus as a colour variation on the 'degu information-appearance' page. *There are some new degu pictures in the 'degu information-pictures' page and memorial section. Why not have a look? *If you visit the 'degu care-housing' page you'll find some pictures (click the buttons) of our BRAND NEW breeder cages, custom made by John Hopewell (thanks, John!)- they're brilliant! *Some new pics of 'flying saucer' wheels have appeared in the 'degu care-enrichment' section! *There have been some slight changes to our 'degu care-diet' page, in particular check out the Beaphar Xtravital Degu feed which has recently been modified. *The 'about Degutopia-comments' page has been updated. *The degu waiting list has been updated again. You can see the current list from the 'Degutopia-breeding' menu, and don't forget to add your name now if you would like to reserve pups from our next litters. ~Check back here for more updates and additions coming soon...~ July 2008: *We have a new page in the form of a guide to feeding vegetables to your degus! This can be found on the 'Degu care-Diet' page by clicking on the button in the 'vegetables' section. Well worth a look! *There is a new case study in the 'about Degutopia-articles' section. *There are some new entries to the degu veterinary medications list. This list can be found on via the 'Degu care' menu. ~Check back here for more updates and additions coming soon...~ June 2008 part II: *A rather exciting new degu registrant location page has appeared, complete with maps! If you're interested in finding out where abouts the current registrants are from, why not take a look at the 'about Degutopia-registration' page? *Wow! We have heaps of new enrichment ideas to spice up your degus' lives! Be sure to visit the 'Care-enrichment' page for the latest ideas. *There are some new photos on the 'Information-pictures' and memorials pages, and on the 'Care-housing' page. Why not have a look? *The degu waiting list has been updated again. You can see the current list from the 'Degutopia-breeding' menu, and don't forget to add your name now if you would like to reserve pups from our next litters. ~Check back here for more updates and additions coming soon...~ June 2008: *Happy Brithday Degutopia! Our site is 4 years old this month, and to celebrate we have given it a makeover! We hope you find the new layout refreshing and easy to navigate- your comments are always welcome! *We have a new survey! If you're a degu breeder, why not take a moment to fill it out? *There is a new page, providing information on veterinary medications for degus. You can find it under the 'Care' menu. *The degu waiting list has been updated again. You can see the current list from the 'Degutopia-breeding' menu, and don't forget to add your name now if you would like to reserve pups from our next litters. ~Check back here for more updates and additions coming soon...~
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