a pet store. will they like to be held or will they be scared.thanks<33
2006-07-24 19:45:43 · 7 answers · asked by b 2 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
Mice will vary a lot in temperament so I would suggest spending some time with the mice in the store before choosing one. Take one that is willing to take a piece of food out of your hand after climbing on it. I have had many mice over the years and the occasional mouse is always terrified of being handled and will hide even when all the other mice are hanging off the bars begging for treats when I call to them. A lot of pet stores have inbred mice so make sure there are no tiny bumps (tumors) under its skin, and females do not smell as much as males but if there are no outgoing females you are better off with a male.
2006-07-25 02:20:02 · answer #1 · answered by iceni 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I used to breed mice. I bought my first from a pet store and she was very tame. After she gave birth to her first litter she let me hold them when they were 10 minutes old. You should spend time with your mouse. They begin to wait for you to hold them and feed them
2006-07-25 13:07:45 · answer #2 · answered by A Fire Inside 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They can be very nice. He/she may be scared at first, so just let them get used to you slowly. You may want to do a Google seach and find some caresheets. Mice can be very tame if you are willing to put the time in to let them get used to you.
2006-07-25 12:36:57 · answer #3 · answered by star_momma 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
had a white mouse when I was a kid. he was the best . he live to be held ,most of the time he was sitting on my shoulder. I taught him tricks , they are very smart. I love Henry very much but they don't live very long.
2006-07-25 02:50:24 · answer #4 · answered by basque girl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go slow when picking him up, they can get so scared,
sometimes.
2006-07-25 02:55:12 · answer #5 · answered by lilith 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well they dont have long lifespans other than that they are not much better than hamster
2006-07-25 02:51:34 · answer #6 · answered by mommdg 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, they can be really great pets.
you should buy one... hold it and let it get used to you.
2006-07-25 02:51:25 · answer #7 · answered by wild_diva1201 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋