Articles tagged with 'Mice'
What should I feed my mice?
Wild mice are omnivorous, often eating grasses, seeds, grain, and occasionally invertebrates. Fortunately for the owners of pet mice, the nutritional requirements of mice are well established from work done in mice kept in laboratories (the same species as those we keep as companions).
Where should I keep my mice?
Location Where you place the enclosure for your pet mice is just as important as the type of enclosure and its accessories. So, where can you place the enclosure?
Are mice the right companion animals for me?
Owning and caring for pet mice is great fun and very rewarding, but it’s also a big responsibility and commitment in terms of time, care, and finances. They are not low-maintenance pets, as some people may tell you.
What are common health problems in mice?
Dental disease Overgrown incisor teeth (particular the lower incisors) are the most common oral problem in mice as their incisors continuously grow.
What company do my pet mice need?
Mice need the company of other mice and usually coexist happily together as long as they have enough space, resources, and opportunities to engage in behaviours they find rewarding, especially chewing and hiding/burrowing.
Can my mice get parasites?
It is not uncommon for mice to be affected by infestations of external parasites such as fur mites.
How should I interact with and handle my mice?
Mice may find handling very stressful if they not used to positive, predictable human interactions and gentle handling. They have a curious nature and can be habituated to human interactions and handling using positive reinforcement (reward-based training using food treats and other things they value).
What do I need to know about reproduction in mice?
Mice mature and can breed at a young age (even as young as four weeks of age), breed prolifically, and have large litter sizes.
How can I use environmental enrichment to provide opportunities for my mice to experience good welfare?
What is environmental enrichment? Environmental enrichment describes the provision of physical and social opportunities to promote mouse behaviour that is important, valuable, and specific to them.
How can I keep my mice safe from household hazards?
Mice are generally best protected in their enclosure, as this limits their access to potential dangers and keeps them safe. However, even when they are in their enclosure, there are still potential dangers – the danger may come to them, or they might escape.