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Pet white mice questions2007-11-24 22:14:30

6) They would not really become "wild" but in my opinion it is better to have a few so that you can take care of them better and pay more attention to their individual needs.

7) No generally domesticated mice do not bite.

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Looks like you've already gotten answers, good luck :) Mice are great pets!

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1,if i get two(or more) feamle mice, if one is pregant do i have to separate it from the others?

ANSWER: Some/many mice appreciate a nanny mouse to help care for the litter. However, it's best to use a never bred mouse as a nanny. If you don't know if the mouse has had a litter or not, it's a higher risk. Some mice have very strong maternal instincts (especially ones who have already had litters) and might take over the litter. I've seen mice (mothers w/unbred nannies even) tugging babies back and forth or them taking them back/forth between two nests...the pups don't get much nursing in when that happens. In those cases, remove the nanny. More often than not, it works out very well...but it's not risk free.

2.what if two of them were pregant? would they fight?

ANSWER: It's best to house pregnant does apart, for several reasons. Here are a few: One might take over the other litter. If the litters vary in age, the youngest/smallest one could be mistaken as weaker/ill and killed by one of the mothers. Also, you won't know who belongs to who...not good when you track genetics (health, color/pattern/coat types, etc). This isn't a good idea to even try.