Daily ration can be varied by placing the biscuits in a food rich in fiber and without additions of

Degu squirrels daily ration should be supplemented with hay-quality binding, covering fiber needs of the animal. Hay must be thoroughly dry, dust-free and free of moldy portions, dried fragrant plants. The amount given should ensure its discretion consumption by animals. ildia It is recommended that food be placed in a manger and not directly on the floor of the cage to avoid soiling ildia his hay and waste. ildia Here are some of the most popular types of fan found in stores packed pet shop.
Along with basic nutrition and fan intake Degu squirrels must include limited quantities ildia of fresh vegetables. Their role in animal nutrition is to provide amino acids and essential fatty acids (which can not be synthesized in the body), whose contribution can not be achieved through basic food or hay. Green fodder ration Degu will be introduced twice a week in limited quantities. Due to the high in sugars, fruit consumption will be limited to no more than once a month.
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consist of unsalted sunflower or pumpkin, walnuts, hazelnuts. Because of its high protein and fats of these foods will not give more than 4-8 seeds / week. Pumpkin seeds or sunflower oil can be offered as a reward for one number two seed / pet 3-4 times a week. If nuts are recommended that they be provided in the shell,

to facilitate crunching, but not more than one nut / month. Consumption of large quantities of peanuts or nuts can cause liver or kidney disease.
Daily ration can be varied by placing the biscuits in a food rich in fiber and without additions of sugar, rice crisp (no additives), dried herbs (rucola, marigold, ildia parsley, dried rose petals) or dehydrated vegetables (for ration supplemented with vit. C).
Any food that contains caffeine is toxic to Degu. Also eating foods that contain ildia preservatives or food dyes cause, while the appearance of kidney or liver problems. Cereal flakes are toxic to human nutrition squirrel Degu due to their gross sugar content.
Regarding the amount to be administered daily food ration = squirrels Degu = it will be determined by each owner based generally on the indicative indicated on the packaging used basic food. This value should be adjusted for the purposes of supplementing or reduce them according to age of the animal, maintenance status, physiological status = young animal, pregnant or lactating female, male in breeding, etc.. Thus in young animals, or pregnant or lactating females rations will be increased to cover the additional needs of energy and Plastics. The diet during the breeding males will be supplemented with a high protein intake. As a general rule, the amount administered should not be too little (if the animal will not cover nutritional needs and weaken, become apathetic) or too much (animal will become obese). If squirrel Degu has a healthy shiny coat, seat has normal consistency, the animal is lively ildia and active, it means that food ration is properly set
Daily ration can be provided in a single animal tain or be split between two administrations. Regardless of the method chosen supply, ration should be given the same time of day so Degu to be able to develop a routine feeding. ildia Do not forget that, for any pet, when feedings is the most important event of the day.
Even if it originates in a semiarid region

of the Andes, and physiology allows it supravietuiesca ildia several days without water, ildia in captivity Degu should receive fresh water daily and discretion. Average monthly water consumption of a Degu squirrels is about 1000ml. ildia Excessive consumption of water (polydipsia) accompanied by the removal of large amounts of urine (polyuria) can be s