Doris & Delilah, female degus, West Wales

by **rhydowenrodentrefuge** Sat Oct 24, 2009 2:00 am

Contact/organisation details: Rhydowen Rodent Refuge Email: rhydowenrodentrefuge@yahoo.com
Website: http://rhydowenrodentrefuge.webs.com/
Location: Rhydowen, West Wales
Number of groups: 1

Group: 1
Number of degus: 2
Sex: Female
Age(s): 8 months
Name(s): Doris & Delilah
Colours: Agouti
Neutered: No
Reason for rehoming: Were handed in to Ellesmere Animal Rescue Centre Pembrokeshire as they were being ignored by their previous owner, which was already their second home. They came here as Ellesmere Rescue didn't have the facilities or knowledge to keep them.
Temperament: Very good, especially considering no one has paid them any attention for some time. They are very curious when you open the cage and come to say hello and play with your hand. As with a lot of degus they aren't keen on being picked up but don't struggle too much when you do pick them up and they certainly don't bite.
Medical problems: Doris has the end of her tail missing but this is fully healed so should not cause her any problems. She also has two small patches of her missing by her ear and at the back of her head. They were seen by a vet and he couldn't see anything wrong with the skin and the fur now appears to be growing back. We think that this was due to poor diet and hope the fur will continue to regrow. We will be keeping a close eye on the situation and they won't be rehomed until we are happy this is resolved.
Will the group be split: No
Transport available: Possible to some other areas of Wales and the South West. Other areas are sometimes possible via shows, rat train etc so please ask.
Other: These girls came in a plastic based cage with plastic accessories, which is now in a very sorry state. Degus need an all metal cage with wooden toys, not plastic. We were told they were boys before they arrived but they are definitely girls! Photos to follow.