Hi!

I just joined this group because I'm looking for someone with a lot
of experience with mice. I currently have 17 mice - 13 females and 4
males.

My first question is whether or not it's safe to leave a pregnant
female in with the other females. Will the others eat the babies,
help out with them, or....? I don't want to experiment just to have
the babies killed.

I also have a waltzing mouse, and have found 2 differing opinions
about them. One book said it's a genetic defect and the mouse should
be put down so it doesn't suffer. The other book said that they are
specifically bred to be that way (running in circles) and are rare.
So which is it? She is friendly and very funny to watch, but if
she's actually miserable, I don't want to let her suffer. Please
help!

Thanks,
Stacy