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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.
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Can mice get sick from their bedding?
No, in fact it is a great thing to put in their cage because they like to tear it and spread it around. I put some in the cage for my mice, and they love it!
Do rabbits carry their young in their mouth?
Raccoons are one of the animals that will carry their young in their mouths. You will also see wolves doing the same thing.
How do you care for a newborn mice?
Well one way is to make sure the newborn is warm. If it freezes it will die. You can also heat up some milk (make sure it's not too hot because newborn mice are very sensitive) and then get a little dropper so the mouse can suck the milk out of it. Make sure to feed it at least every two hours. Most of the time it may be sleeping so you wan't have to feed it then. And remember they are very sensitive. They cannot see yet and their bones are very fragile. So be careful!
Will a mother mouse come back to a disturbed nest?
virually guaranteed... but if you handle the young, she may well eat them... just like rabbit mother will, if you handle theie young in the first few days of life... suggest you put out the trap, and return to collect dead mother, and kill remaining young, and dispose of i the garbage.
Are female mice faster than male mice?
yes they are boys mice are always more dosile than girls. That's what i find with my mice.
I found a baby mouse in a driveway today. It's eyes were still closed and it was still alive, so I took it inside. I fed it some cow milk from a tiny spoon and it drank it all. I tried putting it in a little box with a dry washcloth in it and a few bits of leaves. The baby seems to find it comfertable because it sleeps in it a lot.
- dust mite breathe from their nose like everyone else does.. we dont know how many nose they have but we know they have a nose..........................................i think..............i think you people sholud go figure it out. I know, I have a PhD in Physics.
The only way pet mice have diseases is if they didn't get the shot provided to become a pet or if you found it off the street.
A list of mice and rat diseases is listed in the website (related links) below.
Do ferrets eat mice?
Yes, ferret can eat mice, some owners prefer to feed ferrets a raw diet, including mice. Ferrets were at one time used as rodent control in the U S, endorsed by the U S Department of Agriculture, until they were replaced with chemical exterminator for rodents. They were used from 1860 until World War II to protect grain stores in the American West.
Humans throw up because their body's have digested something that there stomach does not agree with.
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anything people eat, but chocolate, meat, coffee and real salty, spicy, or rotten food can harm mice
Newborn mice drink milk from the mother's mammary glands until they are old enough to feed by themselves. Mice are weaned at 21 days old. When they get close to this age, they will begin to eat solid food.
Humans, dogs, cats, and other furry animals are mammals and obviously have ears.
How many years do rats live for?
They Live for Around 40 - 45 Years Long Maximum sadly.
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They can live for as long as any other normal Humasn,As long as they don't get Cancer or any other disease caused from Excessive exposure to U.V Rays from direct sunlight.....
What shoul you do if a mother mouse rejects her baby mice?
When a mother rejects her kitten it may be best to separate the felines because the mother may kill the kitten because of the scent of a human is on it. The mother thinks that it is no longer her baby.
How much food can a mouse eat in a day?
Data from wild populations is not available, and will vary based on which mouse lemur species one is looking at and food availability.
What do you do if you find a wild mouse?
It's probably best to leave it alone. If it's in your house, of course, and you want to get rid of it, you can buy a live trap, catch it, and release it a few miles from your house. (It has to be more than a mile, or it will come right back.) Don't try to make wild mice into pets, though. A mouse that hasn't been held and socialized from a very young age will probably never be truly tame.
When does baby born mice open there eyes?
baby mice can be held once you see that they have fur, and whatever you are keeping them in you see them out and about, if they are pink they should be left alone, always remember mice are held by the tail.
Pinky or pinkie mice are baby mice that don't have fur yet. they are commonly used as food for reptiles ect. At this stage of life they won't live very long without their mother. Thier eyes are still closed and they aren't very mobile.
The term pinky can also be used for rats in the same stage of life.
Why does my mouse poop on his wheel?
My two mice poop in their wheel every day. This is normal behaviour for mice. They are smart little creatures but they still poop in their wheel. I just wash it with hot water and mild soap, like Dawn for dishes, and rinse well and dry, then put it back.
Do the mother mice neglect their pups if you touch them?
No she would not but it is better off to let the mother deal with the pups till the pups eyes open. If you have to touch them take a towel and rub the mother down them pick the pup up with the towel. Be sure not to leave your scent on the pup or the mother will not take care of the pup and it will die.
Can hairless rats and regular rats have babies together?
no a naked mole rat can't have babies with a rat
What is the difference between a gerbil and a mouse?
Gerbils have fur on their tails (and usually a tail tuft), mice don't.
A gerbil is larger than a mouse, and has fur on its tail. Mice, on the other hand have hairless tails and aren't as nice to hold as a gerbils, they tend to squirm more and could run away easier.
How many offspring do mice have?
Responsibly? MIce can be bred around 3 times and must have breaks in between matings. A pair of mice can make up to 20 (but more commonly somewhere around 10) babies but the babies must wait until they are around 3 months old to breed, or the chances of complications rise. So, if you are a responsible breeder, a pair of mice could make somewhere around 50-100 mice.
Even if you are breeding mice for reptile food, you should still do research and follow these guidelines. Just dumping mice into a tub to breed and breed and breed in unsanitary conditions is unethical treatment of animals... not only that, but what goes into your mouse, goes into your snake. If you breed without considering the health of the animal and your pet eats that animal, it is not getting optimum nutrition.
