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Mice make wonderful

first time pets 

On this page, you will find information about mice, when I will have Upcoming litters & when the babies will be available for adoption.

    Please remember, babies are not always easy to photograph, so if a photo seems a bit blurry, I did try my best to get a good shot of the baby/young mouse.

     This site is always under construction, so keep checking back for the latest news and updates.

Thank you

 

 

UPDATE:

   

August 2, 2019

Due to my worsening health, I am no longer breeding as many mice as I used to. Please contact me for information on any available mice, as I am not on here much these days. Thank you for your understanding. You can still find good information for mouse ownership & care. 

 

  

​           Welcome to
Miniture Critters Mousery

 

Mice make a wonderful first time pet for children old enough to handle them properly. They will allow you to hold them at any time, day or night, without biting you like most other small rodents.

 

They are very easy to care for, requiring only a nice size cage (I reccomend a 10 gal aquarium with an escape proof lid for no more than 4 mice housed together) a water bottle, food dish and at least an exercise wheel to run in.

 

For cage bedding, I reccomend Aspen shavings, as both pine & cedar are chemically treated and can shorten the life of your small pet.

 

I have been breeding mice since I was in Junior High School, and bred the first Long Haired Mouse (now called the Angora) by the time I started High School. I specialize in Angora mice in a variety of colors and hair lenght. I do occasioanlly get the smooth mouse once in a while, mostly from my Silver Fox Lines, but my primary type is the Angora.

 

I am currently developing a shorter faced mouse with hopfully a bit shorter tail as well. This is for those who do not like that "rat face" as it is sometimes called. I want a broader head for the 'Cute' factor, while still keeping the health and well being of the mouse first and foremost!

I have been mostly succesful with the shorter, broader head, but the tail is not as short as I had hoped, but still shorter than the normal everyday pet store mouse.

 

The health and temperaments of my mice seem to be getting better with each generation, possibly due to the specific selection of my breeders, quality of food and care they are given? I had a Doe that lived to just over 4 years old. When she was Retired, she lived the luxoriuos life of doing whatever she wanted with Monkey as her companion Monkey was retired due to medical reasons caused by a careless visitor. They made a nice Retired couple, and truely seem to enjoy each others company. I do not know if Mice grieve, but it seems he misses STRYKR as much as I do. Monkey shares the tank with another mouse, as I hate to have any mouse living alone.

 

I hand raise my mice from birth. They are fed top quality food, have vitamins in their water and given organiclly grown fruits and veggies.

 

They get plenty of playtime outside their tanks, and have lots of mouse safe toys in their tanks.

 

They are well socialized so as not to be afraid of people. I do not breed feeder mice, only pets. I will, on ccasion, have some older mice avaliable as well. Please contact for older mouse availabilty.

 

Please check both Buck or Doe pages for availability of older,or young mice. I no longer have a Baby Mouse page to help keep the pages to a minimum. I will post babies at the bottom of this page when possible. If a Buck or Doe is adopted, I will remove their photo.

 

I do not ship my mice, if you do not live locally,  you will need to make arrangments to pick them up. When you do, please make sure you have a mouse friendly cage to take your new specialty furbaby home in.

 

Thank you for considering one of my furbabies as your new, well loved, pet.

 

*** Important ***

Please understand that during the summer months, I do not always breed my mice. So please contact me for information about any mice I may have available that has not been posted on this website. With the amount of fur my mice have, it is very uncomfortable for them to be taking care of babies. This is their 'break time'. I will have a few babies available during the summer, but not entire litters. These will be  'hold-backs', babies I have held back to see how they look as adults for my breeding program. Some may be put up for adoption if they don't meet the criteria for my particular type mouse.

      Please remember that I am Only a small time Hobby/Show Breeder, breeding mainly for the health of my mice, coloration comes thirdly to health & temperament. I will be breedng Show Type mice on occasion, but will continue with my Angora lines. I plan on eventually having ONLY my Angora Lines & Texel Lines. This is my goal, but my Angoras are my original all time favorite. Due to the Texel lines, I will have available Texel, Rex, Fuzzy, Angora in both satin and normal coated mice for adoption. I also have Manx now as well, so the occasional Manx will be available in all the coat types.

     I love my mice, and they have been a BIG help in my degenerative medical issues.

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Buck of the month

 

MCM Cobalt

 Blue Texel Manx.  

 

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Doe of the month

 

​MCM Nuggett

Adorable & Sweet Pied Manx

 

 

Upcoming Litters;

Please keep checking back for babies and young adults available. The mice that reach Retirment age, I will selectivaly adopt them out to good homes only, otherwise, they stay to live out their lives in comfort and love here with me, being totally spoiled, as if they weren't already.

 

 

 Keep checking for photos and possible availability.

 

DON'T FORGET TO CHECK THE BUCK & DOES PAGES FOR AVAILABLE MICE!!

 

LITTERS ; Please note, the adoption fee benefits the local animal shelter. They are planning on building a newer, better shelter once they raise enough funds.

 

 

This cute little boy is just begging you to love on him. This is typically how my mice are, very friendly and love attention

I currently have a few young bucks available for adoption at this time. Please contact for further information. Thank you

Above: Monkey on my shoulder, just loving the attention

Below: Monkey being silly, a Mouse on a Mouse (computer mouse that is.) Silly boy

I was finally able to upload these few photos of my 60 gal all Does tank. But I could not get any others to load. So I guess Wix is still having a few problems?

 

Below you just some of the types of mice I have. The coats are Angora, Texel, Fuzzy, Normal and even 1 Hairless ( I do not breed the hairless as I only have the one doe and no buck for her) You will also see African Soft Furred Rats (or sometimes called ASF's or Multimates) They do get along well with mice, but no other species.

 

To have ASF's as pets (which they do make wonderful pets!) you must first find a ASF Pet breeder in your state. They still are not allowed to cross state lines, and cannot be shipped at all. make sure when you locate a ASF breeder in your state, that they are breeding them as pets and not reptile food. There is a Vast difference in the temperaments of which type you get. They have a limited variety of colors, and only one coat type. But they are super sweet and will enjoy being held and loved on just as much as Mice and your more normal Rat types.  IF you adopt an ASF from me, I will ask that you show proof of residency in NC.

 

I do hope you enjoy seeing photos of my pets (pet & show mice, and pet African Soft Furs) Thank you

Bucks available for adoption

Please go to the Bucks Page to view Photos of current available male mice. 

 HERE IS SOME MORE INFORMATION FOR THOSE THINKING OF GETTING A MOUSE FOR A PET. I HAVE INCLUDED THE WEBSITE URL FOR YOU TO SAVE FOR FUTURE REFFERENCE, OR IF YOU JUST WANT TO TAKE A LOOK FOR YOURSELF.

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE FEEL FREE TO E-MAIL ME AT mouse1764@gmail.com. HAVE A WONDERFUL DAY!


Source from --->  http://www.petuniversity.com/small-animals/types-of-small-animals/mice.htm


Mice
By Craig Sernotti

 

Mice are great small animals to keep as pets. They are inexpensive to buy and maintain, they adapt well to various conditions, and they are active, curious, and entertaining. What more could you ask for from a small pet?

There are many different species of mice, so you will have to research the one you plan to purchase. Mice can also come in several different colors and combinations. They are timid by nature, so handle your mouse gently and do your best not to make any sudden movements. Mice are social creatures and need company in their cage. However, males will act aggressively toward one another, so keep a pair of females. They are nocturnal and so will sleep for most of the day. Mice live for about two years, although some can live for up to three years.


Is He a Mouse or Is He a Rat?
Mice and rats are both rodents and share similar physical and behavioral characteristics. For the most part, a mouse is the smaller of the two and does not have as long or as pointed a snout.


Natural History
Mice have been around as long as humans have existed. They are native to Europe, Asia, and Africa. They were hunted and eaten by prehistoric man—they are considered a delicacy in some countries today and are also regularly offered as a food item for carnivorous animals kept as pets. Although it is unclear who first domesticated mice, credit is often given to the Chinese—in about 1100 B.C.E., they noticed a new color in mice: white. Other colorations were discovered, and in the 19th century, keeping mice as pets really took off. Today, keeping mice continues to thrive, as they are easy to care for, playful, and curious.


Enclosure and Setup
You can keep your mouse in a small all-glass aquarium with a weighted-down mesh top or a wire-frame cage. If you keep several mice, the tank or cage must be large enough to house them and all the items mentioned in this section without restricting them in any way.

The bedding must be made from a hard wood or recycled paper—other beddings can cause respiratory or other health problems. Also, the bedding must be at least 2 inches (5 cm) deep so that your mouse can dig and burrow. Remove and replace dirty bedding as needed.

You must also put a nest box, food bowl, water bottle, and toys in the cage. Toys are important because mice need to constantly chew to control tooth growth. Don’t give your mouse plastic objects because they can be broken apart easily and may possibly be ingested. Wooden objects that are safe for small animals are better—these are widely available at any pet store.


Diet
Before talking about diet, here’s the truth about a widely known myth: Most mice don’t like cheese. It is too strong in flavor and smell for their palates, so don’t offer it.

You will find different rodent or small animal feeds for sale made of dry pellets, seeds, and vegetables. These are perfect for your mouse. Supplement this with hay, which aids digestion, and fresh fruits and vegetables. Sunflower seeds are a favorite treat, but too many can make your mouse overweight. Watch for diarrhea. If a particular food gives him diarrhea, stop offering it immediately.

Your mouse must always have access to fresh, clean water. Change it regularly, and clean the water bottle as needed.


Grooming
Contrary to popular belief, mice are very clean animals. Like hamsters and gerbils, they spend a lot of time grooming themselves. If you must wash your mouse for one reason or another, wash him gently with a clean wet towel, then gently dry him in a second towel. Make sure that he is completely dry before returning him to his cage.

Trimming your mouse’s nails may be difficult—be sure to have styptic powder on hand to stop bleeding in case you cut too close to the paw. If you are nervous about cutting your mouse’s nails, a veterinarian can show you the best way.


Health Care and Illness
If you clean your mouse’s cage regularly and feed him fresh foods and water, he has a good chance of living a happy, healthy life. A change in behavior or eating habits is a sure sign that something is wrong with him. Diarrhea is also a common problem, and mice can suffer from various injuries, infections, and illnesses as well. If you think that something is wrong, consult a veterinarian immediately.

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