Yesterday I brang a mouse home to replace the one who died I always have two because theyre suppose to be social animals right?

Well they told me that the one I chose was pregnant and for some reason I just went with it. Ive had no previous experience in this area and Im actually quite scared I could do something wrong.

Im not sure what to do about bedding to put in her 'nest', I read that tissue paper is ok? And food wise aswell, depending on how many babies she has, will she be able to cope with them all ? I saw somewhere protein being mentioned, is this for the mum or the babies ?

ANY INFO possible would be great please

Oh and it says she could build a nest up to two weeks from birth, so how am I suppose to clean the cage? Ive always done it every week

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What kind of cage are you keeping her in. She will need to be put in a tank or a zoozone type cage so that any babies she has dont fall out/squeeze out. Thats as far as my knowledge of pregnant mice goes. Someone else with more experience should come along soon though

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Sorry im not sure if im replying the right way cos ive not used this before. I suppose its probably more of a hamster cage but its worked perfect fine for the year or so that ive had it, it has two levels (without including the bottom) but the mummy mouse is staying at the bottom, but im not sure if this is because where she was kept at the pet shop she only had one floor ? on top of that, I realise from watching videos and stuff the babies do come out quite small, but I dont think they would necessarily fall OUT maybe more so fall DOWN the tubes ? I think though if she decided to move her nest somewhere else, I could probably block up the tubes because the other mouse in the cage just climbs everywhere aha so it wouldnt bother her I dont think. Once I figure out how to post a picture Ill take a picture of the cage and stuff, that might be better if people want to give me advice?

Im just upset that I cant pick her up that much because I dont want to stress her out

I would be worried with a 2 level cage that she might move her nest or even make her nest on the second level. If this was to happen it could end up being very dangerous to the babies. If there a way you can block of the top level so that she is restricted to the one level?

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Yeah I think I could just either remove the level (although this might not be fair on the other mouse) or remove the tube?

She seems quite happy on the bottom level though, I think thats because its where the main food and water supply is, shes nestling under one of the toys they have, although im failing to see an actual 'nest' or am I misunderstanding this ? Shes not really moved anything into the area I mean, in terms of bedding or such

But thanks, definitely need to think about attempting to stop her accessing the other levels if I end up keeping her in this cage

The more I think about it the more I wonder why a petshop would let someone come home with a pregnant mouse? I know its partially my fault for saying yes but id rather have the pregnant mouse then a younger kid who might think its ok to pick them up and stuff

You need to put her in a single level tank style cage on her own, she does not know the other mouse and she doesnt know her, you run a huge risk of mum culling the litter from the stress of putting her witg a mouse she doesnt know, you need to let her raise her litter in peace, and in a cage that is suitable, did they tell you when she is due?

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Yes you really do need a single level tank...preferably not barred cage as bbabies can fall through the bars...yes they are that tiny. You will get one cheaper off ebay or alternatively get a large box and put holes in the lid and around the top and you can convert this into a suitable home.

Also if you can get hold off it (not too expensive off ChemistDirect) get some Lactol puppy/kitten formula poweder and dip some of mummy mouse's food in it for this will add to the protein needed. Also cooked egg is good for this. She will need this.

Am no expert but I have rescued two litters now.

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I second separating her from the other mouse and placing her in a tank-like cage (zoozones are brilliant). I know you're probably not eager to spend any extra money, but it's better to be safe than sorry. The mouse may end up culling her litter if she feels threatened by your other mouse, who she does not know very well.

Also, I'm almost certain it's illegal for a pet shop to knowingly sell a pregnant animal...don't know if that's true, but I think I may have read it somewhere...

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try a tank like this its not that much money and its what i was advised to use,
Mini Duna Hamster Cage by Ferplast | Pets at Home

you can take out the shelf and put in a free standing spinner, Flying Saucer Hamster Wheel by Small n Furry | Pets at Home
there is no chance the babies can get hurt from this.
i was told to remove sunflower seeds peanuts from the diet and to add boiled rice, mixed fresh veg, and bolied egg,

i was also adviced not to clean out her tank, but to remove a little of the soiled bedding and to add more, i put shredded paper in as its softer for the babies, and also some tissue paper, toilet roll tubes for mum to play in, and a cat food box which she could use as a bedroom, i think the room that comes with the cage is to small for a litter,

take out the toys and clean them as you would do on a normal change and thats about as much as i can tell you,
hope it all goes well good luck. hope that you get all the help you need ppl here are very knowlagable

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thank you guys for the information.
It probably is illegal to knowingly sell pregnant animals, but they did the whole "she could possibly be pregnant" *winkwink*

i dont mind buying another cage as if i go on holiday at christmas i planned to buy another cage so whoever looks after them can just transfer them over, although i dont feel right about even contemplating leaving them with others lol, considering most peoples reactions to them are aoeihuwsgffgnbtgpw aaah

ive written all the stuff down about the formula and the egg, i removed peanuts a long time ago because i was told they were bad for mice anyway?

just as im writing this post shes started to move around the levels so its probably a good idea to buy the cage

i really need to make this work and stick to it properly because i dont think my mum thinks i can do it, kept whinging at me that i shouldve just got the mouse who wasnt pregnant (even though im an adult and should be allowed to do what i like)

ill keep you all updated though