Mice As Pets
When some people think about mice as pets they question why anyone would want to keep an animal that many consider to be a pest. But domesticated mice actually make excellent pets that are nothing like their bad reputation cousins that infest homes and barns. White pet mice require little and are easy enough to care for making them an ideal first pet for young children.
A mouse cage should provide them with plenty of room inside to move around and include ramps and wheels for them to run on. But of course since they are so small this is still not a large cage that will take up a large space in your home. The cage will also need plenty of bedding to fill the bottom since mice are known for being very clean animals. While cages for mice can be bought in either wire or glass the wire cages will provide the animal with more ventilation as well as the opportunity to climb the sides.
Feeding mice is extremely easy since food is available from quality pet shops that is nutritionally balanced in a easy to feed pellet form. This mice food can also be supplemented by fresh fruits and vegetables as a treat and of course it should all be accompanied by plenty of fresh water. Mice also need plenty of chew toys available for them to keep their front teeth ground down with just as other rodent based pets do.
As pets mice are capable of creating bonds and providing companionship to those who spend some time with them each day. Mice are very playful and social animals and owners should consider owning at least two so that they are not along in their cage. Many are surprised with just how good of a pet a mouse can be once they bring their first one home.
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