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When your hands are clean.
I have a litter of my own, i am still trying to research this topic too. But I have found that you should check if the mother is socialized and if she is taking good care of the babies. when she gets up to eat or drink I would take her out and put her in another cage where she cannot see what you are doing. I would wait until the babies have hair before you touch them otherwise the mother could eat or neglect them. But some sources say that you should hold them as soon as possible. Hold them for a little bit at a time. I don't think there is a real specific age that you should start, just figure out if the mother will trust you enough to let you handle them.
most people say wait three days but with my mice i thought that, that was a bit short the mother bits me if i put my hand in and the baby's havn't been out.
it really depends on the mum, if she is still really friendly then sure hold them, otherwise wait a little longer till the mum is nicer or even when they comes out themselfs
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Can baby mice see?
No, mice are born, pinkish hairless and with eyes sealed. They are often called pinkies.
Does a dad care for baby mice?
Male mice will not care for the baby mice but they will eat the babies.
What is the best advice in caring for baby mice?
The best advice for caring for baby mice would be: do not handle the baby mouse until it is as least one week old. Baby mice a very hard to take care of.
What does micicles mean?
It means baby mice.
Are mice social?
Yes, mice are social animals. They like to cuddle with mice friends or you can hold them in your hand.
Can baby mice see?
No, mice are born, pinkish hairless and with eyes sealed. They are often called pinkies.
Can you have 2 adults with new born baby mice?
no
Why are baby mice pink when they are first born?
Baby mice are pink because they haven'tgrown fur.after 1 or 2 weeks they grow there fur.
What are new born baby mice called?
Thats not a special name...!:)
How do you interact with baby mice?
well i have 5 five day old mice and i just pick them up and hold them CAREFULLY and give them kisses on ther backs.
What do you feed baby gray rat snake?
you can feed it either large grasshoppers or newly born mice... pinkie mice
Does a dad care for baby mice?
Male mice will not care for the baby mice but they will eat the babies.
When baby mice are born do they move?
well i have saved a mouse and its a baby all it does is eat and sleep. and walks sometimes
how do i hold a baby?
you hold it like it's a life, and it's precious to you
How high can baby mice jump?
baby mice can jump up to a inch high
Would other mice in a cage eat baby mice they're after born?
Its is a large likely hood that they would. Mice can turn cannibalistic in a minute, because of anything from hunger to stress.
Can you bath your baby mouse?
yes, infact, baby mice are talented swimmers. I suggest teaching them before they grow hair, because then the skin cells will grow accustom to water, and the hair will grow in water resistant. All mice are natural born swimmers from birth. They can hold their breath for up to 3 minutes! I have taught many baby mice to swim, and this is the easiest way! Make sure the water is not too warm, because this can irritate the young skin. The easiest way is to take your baby mouse, and just place it in over the head deep water. beleave me! it really works! :) I hope that answered your question, and good luck! (:
