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Jiinx
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Posted: Sun Apr 15, 2007 2:34 am    Post subject: Scratching and Rolling Around
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Hey everyone,
I'm really new to the world of degus. I find that they're really itchy and always scratching and rolling around. Is this something to be concerned about?


Also...one of my degus trust me more than the other. I really want them to like me and I want them to be able to come to me. How do I establish a good rapport with them? I get so sad when they ignore me..haha maybe I'm expecting too much?
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amethystbelle
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Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2007 9:26 pm    Post subject:
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Degus do scratch a lot as part of their preening routine, could it just be this that you are experiencing? They also roll on even the tiniest bit of sand or grit in their cage so its not something i would over worry about unless they exhibit other symptoms such as fur loss, inflammed skin etc....

Regard trust, give them a little time if they are new and set aside 10 minutes a day to work with them. There is a taming guide on here somewhere, full of hints and tips i have used over the years which might be on use for you in training the timid one Wink
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