| Why buy a mouse? Mice are lovely critters that love to explore and play, they make wonderful pets because they are not too much maintenance. Mice are the perfect pets for children because they are cute and exciting. According to enthusiasts, mice can form a bond with people and can be trained to perform simple tasks. Male and female mice are both perfectly suitable for keeping as pets. There are certain differences between the two sexes, which you should consider before actually getting a mouse. Otherwise the decision is totally up to you. Mice are very social animals, so if you do get a single mouse, you should interact with it a lot. This means each and every day Most males are aggressive towards other male mice, especially after they reach maturity. This is why males are usually kept singly. When you spend a time with a single male daily, you will have a very tame and nice pet that is eager to play on you. Female mice prefer living in a group of a few females, so they can keep each other company. The easiest way to establish a group is to get young females of similar ages. Handling Mice should be picked up at the base of the tail and then quickly supported underneath by your hand. Once a mouse is used to your hand it will wonder around and explore. Mice will enjoy climming over your arm and are harry to sit on your sholder comfortably. Care and maintenance Mice can be kept in a wire cage, glass tank, or clear plastic container, all with a secure lid. Mice are said to be great escape artists so make sure that the cage is solid and reliable. Bedding can either be wood shavings( a non toxic brand), recycled paper or sawdust. Add a drip feeder for water, a little dish for food and some toys like a wheel or tolit role. Two mice of the same sex is best way to start. Two girls might be better as male mice do smell a bit more and can be territorial. The mice enclosure should not be kept in direct sunlight. Toys are very important to keep these active creatures occupied and a mice wheel is practically essential. Simple household items like toilet rolls or little boxes are also a great idea. Mice love paper towel as they will build little nests with it. Any non toxic object can be placed into the enclosure or the mice can be let out of their enclosure to explore. The most important task associated with keeping mice is the cleaning of the enclosure. Once a week or 3-4 days the substrate must be removed and replaced and any other waste cleaned out. Once a month the enclosure may also need to be thoroughly washed out. The mice will always have one corner of the enclosure they will use as the toilet and if this is not removed weekly the enclosure will smell. Feeding Mice are feed with a specuil mice mix taht you can purchise at a local pet store. You may also like to feed your mice with basic mice cubes and the odd bit of seed, fruit and vegetable. Mice cubes are made of compressed minerals and vitamins and can be bought from a pet store. Be aware that mice need to gnaw to keep their teeth worn down. Any chewable substance placed into the enclosure will be chewed and therefore should be non toxic. Health and lifespan Mice will only live 2 to 3 years and may experience respiratory problems and cancerous tumours. Respiratory problems usually occur when the mouse has been left in a cool draught or when the enclosure has become damp. Tumours are lethal and can be removed by vets if desired. |
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