1) You can still work with him, just talk to him so he knows you're there and never grab for him. If you need to pick him up, scoop him up gently using a container.
2) That sounds fine. Remember that they need access to fresh hay 24-7 and should also be given some veggies/fresh herbs.
3) That's normal for a new degu, he's just nervous. He'll settle down in time
. What you're hearing is an alarm call.
4) Millet shouldn't be fed to degus at all, they need a very low-fat diet. Dried veggies, herbs, and flowers make great treats along with sugar-free cereals. Nuts and oats can be fed sparingly. Feed one or two treats daily max. If you want to hand-feed more food, hand-feed them their pellets or veggies.
5) Those vitamins aren't recommended because they can cause the degus to drink less water and most break down within a day or two anyway. Instead, make sure to feed a pellet food made for degus (like Sunscription's Degu Diet) and a variety of fresh vegetables.
6) They should calm down in time but also make sure the cage is large enough. How big is your cage?
2) That sounds fine. Remember that they need access to fresh hay 24-7 and should also be given some veggies/fresh herbs.
3) That's normal for a new degu, he's just nervous. He'll settle down in time
. What you're hearing is an alarm call.4) Millet shouldn't be fed to degus at all, they need a very low-fat diet. Dried veggies, herbs, and flowers make great treats along with sugar-free cereals. Nuts and oats can be fed sparingly. Feed one or two treats daily max. If you want to hand-feed more food, hand-feed them their pellets or veggies.
5) Those vitamins aren't recommended because they can cause the degus to drink less water and most break down within a day or two anyway. Instead, make sure to feed a pellet food made for degus (like Sunscription's Degu Diet) and a variety of fresh vegetables.
6) They should calm down in time but also make sure the cage is large enough. How big is your cage?
