Care and Keeping of Domestic Mice

By Rebekah Blackwolf - AMRIS Rodents and Rabbits/AMRIS Online

http://www.geocities.com/petsburgh/reserve/5824
Notes and References taken from Keeping Mice: Rebecca Topliss -
Registered Mouse Breeder for Tarron Rodentry -
tarronllew@...
http://www.ausrfs.org.au

Mice are endearing little creatures and keeping them as pets
can be very rewarding.
However, do not let size fool you into thinking they are simple
creatures with simple care needs. Mice, like dogs and cats, have
preferences, health care requirements and dietary needs, which must
be carefully followed.
Mice live between 18 months to 3 years. Sometimes they have
lived to 5 years, however this is rare.
In Australia, not much information has been available on the
care and keeping of domestic mice in the past, other than the
basic "how to breed", "feed them seed" and "provide water". These
days we are finding out more and more tips on the care and keeping of
mice.
In the following notes we hope to provide you with the best and
most current care and keeping information for the health and
happiness of your mouse. You may visit our websites anytime for new
information, to ask questions or to share your own experiences.

Before you bring your mouse home.
Our best advice is this - DO YOUR RESEARCH - FIND OUT ALL YOU
CAN!
This is not "just a mouse" It is a living, feeling creature capable
of play, happiness and suffering just like a dog, cat or human.