AboutJedediah Expertise I can answer questions about exotic rodents (among others jirds, mice species, chinchillas, degus): how to keep them, what to feed them, how to make toys ect.
I cannot answer questions on breeding or medical questions. If your animal appears to be sick, you need to see a rodent vet as soon as possible, don`t waste time asking me.
Experience I keep, have kept or am planning to keep a number of exotic rodents and I am constantly doing research on many species to keep informed.
Question two weeks ago i became the owner of two females, they are kept in a 4ft long aquarium, have all the toys, bedding, dust baths etc.. I have them out in a room for an hour every day.. I have noticed that they spar quite a lot and squeak.. they also take it in turns riding on each others back (not mating.. I hope) are they fighting seriously or just playing.. one does seem to be the dominant one. They sleep together like babies in their house at night... should I be worried
Answer Dear Sue,
thank you for your question.
It sounds like you don't need to worry. Serious fights are fought without squeaking, it's normal that they bicker a bit, especially when they are still young, they may just be going through puberty. The fake matings are a way to establish a pecking order and to keep up contact in the group, it's also normal behaviour and all degus do it, regardless of their sex.
I hope I was of some help to you
Jennifer
