CHESTERFIELD: Baby boom for degu pair at RSPCA

Thirteen might be unlucky for some, but it was the lucky number for a pair of female degus, who birthed 13 babies between them.
By The Newsroom
Published 2nd May 2013, 16:41 GMT
NDET 30-4-13 MC 1 Degu babies at RSPCA centre in Chesterfield need a homeNDET 30-4-13 MC 1 Degu babies at RSPCA centre in Chesterfield need a home
NDET 30-4-13 MC 1 Degu babies at RSPCA centre in Chesterfield need a home

The creatures were brought to the RSPCA animal centre on Spital Hill last month, and staff were amazed to discover they were both pregnant.

“They were abandoned in a box on a back street with a group of males. When they arrived, it wasn’t long before they both had their babies” said Gary Taylor, animal care manager at the centre.

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The first degu gave birth to four babies on March 25 – two of which have already been rehomed – followed by her companion who had nine on April 14.

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Two babies are ready for adoption, but the other nine will not be ready until May 14.

Gary added: “They are very friendly animals and are very very inqusitive. Degus are actually closely related to the guinea pig.

He said that anyone wishing to rehome a degu must adopt them in pairs or small groups, and have a cage with different levels for them to play in.

For more information, call 01246 273358.

Chesterfield and district branch of the RSPCA are reopening their Market Place charity shop, with a grand opening on Saturday, May 4 at 9am.

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