Types of pet mice
What is the best type of mouse to have as a pet?
What type of mice are pet mice?
Are pet mice the same as house mice?
They are highly social, living in groups in which they care for each other – although in contrast to rats, mice do not enjoy much physical contact with humans. To keep a pet mouse on its own, therefore, is not kind or appropriate.
Do pet mice get lonely?
Do mice stink as pets?
Do mice like to be held?
Although mice are usually friendly, they do not enjoy being picked up and handled regularly. But, as you may have to handle your mice occasionally when cleaning or health checking, it’s a good idea to get them used to gentle handling from an early age.
What is the lifespan of a pet mouse?
Mice usually live for about three years, so it’s a fairly long-term commitment and it’s worth having a good read of what it takes to care for a mouse before you decide to buy one.
How do I know if my mouse is happy?
What do mice need in their cage?
How long do pet mice live?
Mice usually live for about three years, so it’s a fairly long-term commitment and it’s worth having a good read of what it takes to care for a mouse before you decide to buy one.