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Toys & Excersice

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M ice are active and need toys to help them exercise and burn off energy.  Wheels are terrific for mice but since they are active at night, choose one that is silent so that the household isn’t woken by their daily exercise.  Munch balls, small cat toys, and play tubes are fun for them to chew on and play with and double-story mouse houses give them a trail to run and explore. Hang a piece of sisal or other natural fiber rope or cord from the top of the cage to give the mice something to climb but replace it every week and make sure the lid is well secured.  Bury some mouse treats amongst their bedding as a fun game of ‘buried treasure’ and throw in wadded-up balls of paper and cardboard egg cartons for them to tear apart.  A toilet roll with a treat inside is another fun toy for mice to play with. If pet mice are allowed out of the cage to explore the room, make sure that they can’t chew telephone or electrical cables.  A ' Kritter Krawler' is a great solution....
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Why get a pet mouse?

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    If your home or apartment has no room but your little one (or perhaps you yourself!) keeps begging for a pet, a mouse may be a perfect pet for you! Mice are small, don't make a big mess, can be handled by children, and ... are quiet like a mouse! Some people are squeamish when they think about critter in their home today, but pet mice & fancy mice are popular pets that suit practically any home and teach youngsters the joys and responsibilities of keeping a pet.  Mice have been domesticated for thousands of years and a great deal of work has been undertaken on breeding new coat colors and appearance.  In fact, mouse breeding clubs exist all over the world with enthusiasts showing their mice to be judged on appearance and health.      The most common pet mouse has a smooth coat and comes in a variety of plain colors but fancy mice are available which have unusual colors, patterns, and coat types.  Their colors include white, brown, black, g...
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