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Pet mice info2007-11-24 22:14:08

i want to adopt a some pet mice from a animal shelter and i dont know if they would be a good pet for me!?!?

Answers:

It depends. Here is some info on mice that might help you decide:

Cage- Usually a hamster or gerbil cage, but special mouse cages are now available. You can also use a small aquarium (5 gallons for up to 3 mice, 10 gallons for 8 or so mice) with a mesh top, so there is no risk of them escaping.

Food- Special pelleted and seed-based food is available. Mice can generally eat most rodent food (for rats, mice, hamsters, gerbils, etc)

Bedding- Usually hardwoods, such as aspen, though shredded, uninked paper or recycled virgin wood pulp can also be used. Cedar or pine should not be used because they contain harmful liquids that can damage any rodent's respiratory system. Corn cob bedding should also not be used because it promotes Aspergillis fungus and can grow mold once it gets wet. It also is quite rough on their feet. Whatever the bedding material, there should be at least 2 inches for digging and burrowing purposes.

Some benefits of having mice as pets are

Minimal shedding and allergens

Entertaining and affectionate

Inexpensive

Clean (contrary to popular belief)

Socially self-sufficient (when in a group of other mice)

Significantly less likely to bite than other rodent pets

Mice are quite intelligent given their size

There are, however, some disadvantages to having pet mice