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From: Emily Forrester <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Friday, July 13, 2001 12:23 PM
Subject: OT: Fighting degus - need advice
>
> I have two male degus, believed to be brothers, about 3 to 4 months old.
> They were fighting this morning (or so I think) - boxing and just acting
> irrated with each other. Not being able to watch them today, they were
> separated. I have never seen this behavior with them before, and they
have
> seemed to enjoy each other's company.
>
> Did I do the right thing on this? Or does this sound typical of dominance
> bickering that will resolve itself? If so, should I (or could I safely)
put
> the boys back together?
>
Degus do box quite a lot. I think you notice it more than with gerbils
because they make a lot of noise too! I have never known the arguing lead
to anything serious. They just squabble a lot especially over the food
bowl, wheel and small items of cage furniture.
Sue
