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Care of Mice and Rats
Pet mice and rats are small rodents that take up little space and are fun to watch. Raising and training them is entertaining and educational. For types that make great pets, their habits and needs, and more, ask and answer questions here.
3,224 Questions
If the hamster has stress will it get sick?
When a hamster gets stressed, many factors have already attributed to this since it has already happened. A lot of the time, a hamster will get sick when stressed. If you have a mother hamster who is stressed, then she might eat her babies.
Where is a petsmart that sells guinea pigs with low prices?
Almost all petsmarts sell guinea pigs for $39.99. Yet the same petsmarts also sell them on sale sometimes. it is a better choice to adopt though, you can save a life. And adoption shelters sell them for $15 0r less mostly.
How many bones does a rat have?
OHH THATS EASY... THEY DONT HAVE ANY..... :) Of course they have bones go on a scientific website it might tell you
mice do't need baths, so there's no answer to this question
What do you do if rats are storing food and living in the engine of your car?
The sure way is to use a glue trap. It sounds cruel but when you witnedd the very expensive damage they can do, you have to simply kill them, then clean with bleach any areas they travle. They love to chew on a car engines wires & tear up the hood lining to make nests & leave a major stinky mess, not to mention the risk of disease.
Glue traps work. Put it in the engine over night & remove before you start the car, keep doing this do not let down your guard & miss a night-that is when they will strike again.
Can mice and rat droppings be harmful to children?
Absolutely! Mice and rat droppings can transmit Salmonella, tapeworms, jaundice, leptospirosis, Weil's Disease and other bacteria and viruses.
You should remove any droppings found using gloves and then clean the area well using a disinfectant.
How big is a five week old rat?
Rats can reach sexual maturity when they are as young as five weeks old. At this age, they are about ten inches long and weigh a few ounces.
What to feed a newborn rat rat?
Feed a baby rat cat milk that you can get at the local vet or petstore. If it is over 5 weeks old feed the rat reguler rat food.
Using genetically similar mice will help have a constant result in the experiment. Using non-genetically similar mice will give you different results leading to a false answer. And if you looked up the same question as I then there is a part about cloning mice and why that would be better. It would be better because then you KNOW that you will get the same answer all around.
What is the difference between albino and pigmented rats?
An albino rat will have no color - that is red / pink eyes, only white fur with no other pigmentation. An albino rat will have no color on their tail either, it should be pinkish.
I have a white rat that I thought was albino, but as he grew older, there was some slight pigmentation on his tail, a little bit of brown/black. This means he's not a true albino, as there is pigmentation.
What is the most baby rats in one litter?
The most I have ever heard of is 22. The average litter is closer to 12. If you breed the female too young, she is more likely to have smaller litters, closer to 6 to 8 babies.
How do you pick up a fast mouse?
If it has a wheel pick it up when it is running on it, it makes it easier. If it has a wheel pick it up when it is running on it, it makes it easier.
If you have a mouse problem does that also mean you have rats?
no not always but sometimes but i don't have rats so I'm' really don't have an answer for u so just let me give u advice : keep your house clean so there won't be any problem.
Hardware stores, also Walmart and other department stores.
What kind of mouse is gray and brown with a white underside?
The type of mouse cannot be determined by just knowing it's gray and brown colored with a white underside. Coloring and genetics are both used with mice to identify it's genus.
What should you do if your daughters mouse keeps rolling over and over and you think it is dying?
You should take it to a vet. I'm sorry, but without looking at the mouse, that's the most I can venture. It does sound like the mouse might be ill. You might be able to find more information here: http://thefunmouse.com/info/waltzing.cfm.
What is the difference between rat poop and mouse poop?
uhhh, the animal.
Rat feces is larger than mouse feces (poop). they both basically look the same.
How long should you wait before separating kitten siblings?
Wait till they can eat hard food well which is about 6 to eight weeks
Answer:
Six weeks is far too early to take a kitten away. The best time is when the kittens are ten to twelve weeks old. Eight weeks at the very earliest.
Sadly, too many kittens are taken away from their mothers too early, usually around six to eight weeks old (some kittens aren't even weaned properly at that age). They have had no chance to learn what behaviour is good or bad, and behavioral problems will become apparent as the kitten gets older which, often, are difficult to correct.
Kittens six to eight weeks old have not learned any important socialisation or behaviour skills yet, which kittens learn from eight weeks onwards. During this time kittens will learn how to play and interact with their littermates, mother and any other animals and humans in the house.
They will learn what behaviour is acceptable and what is not from their mother, and will learn how to play and share with their littermates. They will also learn about grooming and litterbox use at this crucial time. Most kittens are well socialised by the time they are twelve weeks old, and are very likely to grow into very gentle and affectionate pets.
