How Do You Take Care Of Mice?
• Example of a cage layout Get Prepared. Before you bring your new pet home it is important to get all the supplies you will need. Set up your cage and fill up the food/water bottle. When your new mice come home they will need some time to adjust and being prepared beforehand makes the transition less stressful for you and the mouse. • Consider Rescue. Purchasing from some of the larger pet shops means you run the risk of supporting rodent farms [1] Rescues often take in rodents and frequently have litters due to pet shops mis-sexing their animals. In addition, a rescue rodent is likely to be better handled and have more support offered than a pet shop. If you cannot find any rescues near you then try contacting a breeder – some of these take in rescues as well. • Get Informed. Before you purchase a mouse you should do some research into their care. Pet stores and personal websites are notorious for giving misinformation. The best resources for mouse care are the websites of responsibl
