Can degus eat daisies?
Yes, degus can eat daisies in small amounts. The Zürcher Tierschutz lists daisies for every day, but PDSA says fresh greens only once or twice a week. The Zurich animal welfare society (Zürcher Tierschutz) names them among fresh wild herbs, along with dandelion, plantain and clover. Germany’s Veterinary Association for Animal Welfare (TVT) also suggests fresh herbs and flowers every day in summer, and the Swiss animal welfare society (STS) fresh herbs and flowers 2 to 3 times a week.
How to serve it: fresh – daily according to the Zürcher Tierschutz, though PDSA suggests fresh greens only once or twice a week
Good to know: PDSA says to introduce new foods slowly to avoid upsetting your degu’s stomach.
Sources
- Zürcher Tierschutz (Zurich animal welfare society) – Degus: Haltung
- PDSA – Degus as pets
- TVT Merkblatt Nr. 154: Heimtiere – Degus (2023)
- Schweizer Tierschutz STS – Merkblatt Heimtiere: Gewöhnlicher Degu (2019)
Last checked: November 2026