Do pet mice really smell?
Yes, just like all animals, mice have a smell. Female mice tend to be less stinky than male mice and if they are cared for properly, you should not smell them unless you are standing very close to their cage. Male mice tend to have a strong odor no matter what you do, so it’s good that you have chosen to adopt females. Here are some things you can do to help control the smell. 1. Make sure your mice are housed in a proper sized enclosure. If they are cramped in a tiny cage they will smell worse than if they had more space. A ten gallon aquarium is a good size for two, but anything smaller is too small. Use a ten gallon aquarium as a basis for comparison when looking at other cages. 2. Choose a cage that is made from cleanable materials. Glass and metal wire cages can be cleaned properly, but plastic cages tend to start smelling like mouse no matter how much you scrub. Plastic cages also tend to start falling apart after a while so even though they look fun, they are actually a waste of
