how old does a mouse have to be to breed?
2006-09-23 18:26:45 · 7 answers · asked by hannah.Horrible! 2 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
As soon as mice are physically mature 35-55 days, young can be produced. It is better to wait a few more weeks to breed females though or they eat the first few litters and the litters are small and unhealthy. I have been breeding mice-mostly for color variations for over 13 years. Mice can have 12-18 young and they will not nurse the young of another mouse if there is a male in the cage.
2006-09-23 19:25:43 · answer #1 · answered by kriend 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
~~Separate males from females at 5 weeks.
Breeding onset: male 50 days
Breeding onset: female 50-60 days
This is an average. Breeding can occur as early as 35 days ~~
2006-09-24 01:31:48 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Females are sexually mature at 6 weeks and males at 8 weeks. They can be weaned at 3 or 4 weeks old so separate them at 4-5 weeks at the latest to avoid another litter.
2006-09-24 01:40:18 · answer #3 · answered by twistedmouse 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
18 in most states, although some are as low as 16
2006-09-24 13:58:43 · answer #4 · answered by Niche Jerk 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you dont know that, you shouldnt be considering breeding.
About 6 weeks.
2006-09-24 01:33:13 · answer #5 · answered by ♫ Violinist ♪ 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
i dont know but i know how humans breed EMPIRE FOR LIFE WESST SIDE STL
2006-09-24 01:29:02 · answer #6 · answered by kirkwoodmo5 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Are you that phyco?
2006-09-26 20:45:43 · answer #7 · answered by Jordan D 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋