Sand and Sandboxes for Degus
Buy a sandbox for your Degoes easily and quickly at DRD Rodent Shop ® The Degoe Webshop for your Degus!
When it comes to grooming Degos, a sandbox is a must. The animals love to roll in the sand to clean their fur. The sand has an abrasive and degreasing effect. In summer it even provides a little cooling thanks to its degreasing properties. It is important that the sand does not contain sharp crystals. Chinchilla sand, for example, is very suitable. By giving the animals the opportunity to take a sand bath, the protective and insulating function of the fur can be well preserved.
NB! Never use shell sand in the sandbox. This sand is too sharp for the skin of the Degu.
Bathe or dig?
There are two ways to offer sand to your Degus. Initially, the animals need a sandbox with chinchilla sand to take care of their fur, but on the other hand, a sandbox with digging/playing sand is also great fun for the animals!
Bucket -> Digging/Playing sand
Sandbox -> Chinchilla sand
