I rescued one from my cat and my son has fell in love with it, he is over 20 and a big softy.
2006-12-19 22:34:35 · 25 answers · asked by irenecooke2004 1 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
Kill it, mice are vermin, especially wild mice, and some can carry the Hanta Virus in their poo. That can kill you. Not to mention rabies. Don't worry if you caught one there's 10 more in the near vicinity.
2006-12-19 22:49:24 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
i agree with tryn. i've had rats since i was about eight years old and they're fabulous pets, much smarter and friendlier than mice. think small ferrit.
a wild mouse, no matter the age, will always be wild. on top of that, you never know what parasites or diseases they carry - lice, fleas and any kind of worms are a real possibility. depending on where you live, rabies could be thrown into that list (usually only carried by raccoons where i come from, call the health dept to find out).
even pet store mice aren't very social. if you do choose to keep it, make sure it can't fit it's head through any of the bars in the cage. a mouse/rat/cat/etc. can squeeze through any space it's head can fit through. they have no collar bones. the last thing you need is an empty cage and your child wondering where the mouse is... or stepping on the poor thing's gallbladder after the cat's eaten it (not good to do in socks, believe me).
2006-12-20 01:12:29 · answer #2 · answered by nepherym 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suppose you can keep it as a pet but if you are going to, remember it has been in the wild so will not be very friendly to handle. You will need a cage that has a specific gap between the bars, ask at the pet shop. You may think a hampster cage is good but trust me, mice can squeeze through very small spaces. Mice love apples so give it some apple cut into small pieces.
I advise you though that once it has recovered from cat attack, you let it back into the wild and if you want a pet mouse, go and get one from a pet shop. Its cruel to keep a mouse in a cage that is used to being free.
2006-12-19 22:54:30 · answer #3 · answered by Amy_Lou 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
About field mice, a lot can be said. Currently my housing block is infested with them... My city Council had this bright idea in 1996, to modernize our houses. built between 1948 and1953, the houses don't live up to modern standards and needed to be demolished or get a make over, removing Asbestos, installing solar powered heating systems, double glazing etc.. The building went on al around us. Our houses are a stumbling block..... In 2003 The mouse army came to stay... 3 Long years, 6 traps are blackened and burned to a cinder, by the fire I've used to clean them for re use 3 times a day sometimes and always a broken mouse.. The Yield 40 to 60 mice a week.... I can't deal with much more. Yelena from 3 doors up, has sleepless nights, because the noises at night are deafening. The council points at us for having them.... They are Field Mice that migrate to our street, chased away by the Councils activity's. We live on old farmlands, and marshes, Nature's diversity, is everywhere on these grounds.... Keep the One very well caged, The mice pestering me, aren't afraid of me anymore.... Some 3 years ago. I could tell the mice feared me, for the successful slaughter on their ranks..... Now,..... They run across the windowsill every now and again to make me go crazy... All holes in the kitchen and Washing room behind it... I fixed them with mortar... No avail... A newly installed kitchen leaves the walls open again and the mice in where I can't reach to plug it back up.... My peace full time is in summer, when the neighbors go on holiday and they pack up and for a month or so.......Don't talk to me abut keeping mice..... Only one... do not put 2 to a cage... The ones in my house have rough walls to climb up against my son (22 more of a softy) regularly reports of one going horizontal right across the walls.... I've given up.... I can't help but laugh, when I see one scurrying away choosing the wrong way.... Shock horror.... turning back.... There She stands... They are too fast.... They **** al over the place..... They are more than a nuisance.... The Council of Arnhem keeps very still about the houses we live in.... The constant vibration of heavy traffic, and building/demolishing activity, tear at the fabric of our foundation..... The house Tilts, the toilets clogs up .... Never Mind..... The rent price just went up.... Let your son be careful with that mouse.... They talk to each other as if I'm not in the room....
2006-12-20 01:36:28 · answer #4 · answered by Lady Alma of Avalon Grailguard 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It would probably die quite quickly as wild mice are used to a complete different way of life than a caged pet one. I think your son should let the little mouse go and go down to a pet shop and buy a pet one.
2006-12-21 06:06:44 · answer #5 · answered by j g a 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, wild mice carry disease and are not tame. If you or your son want pet mice, I suggest that you go to your nearest pet store and adopt some domesticated mice. Mice are social creatures so I would recommend at least two. Get two females if possible, because males will fight with each other, and I don't think I need to tell you what will happen if you get a male and a female! Mice make wonderful pets and are easy to tame and care for. They have soft fur and are absolutely adorable!
2006-12-20 02:41:53 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi there. I just thought I would give you a different perspective. Some of the people who have written to you seemed like nice people, some of them made me wonder what on earth they are doing on the "Pets" part of Yahoo Answers as it seems that they hate animals. Mice are totally adorable little creatures and make wonderful pets. Still, I am afraid that I have to agree with the fellow who said that since it was wild it probably would not adjust well. It is rather hard to tell how old it is so you would not really be sure. It would probably be much happier if you were to let him go somewhere far from homes (and cats) if possible.
What I wanted to suggest to you is that you buy a nice cage at a pet store and purchase a rat. Before you recoil in horror, let me tell you a bit about rats. They are so clean it is amazing, having been bred from so many generations of clean, clean animals it would be virtually impossible to find a cleaner creature. They are smart and can be taught to do all kinds of engaging tricks. They are ruled by their tummies and will do lots of interesting and funny tricks for a treat. They live 5 or 6 years if well cared for and develop really unique personalities. My daughter has two of them and they are a riot. She calls them her little "prisoners" and when she calls them they line up and wait at attention for what ever treat she has for them. They each have their own zany personality and are very affectionate and sweet. They would not bite for anything and are not as jumpy as mice. In addition to that if you buy one from the pet store you have the satisfaction of knowing that you saved it from the awful fate of being eaten by a snake! It is easy to purchase two females and that way there are no little additions to your brood.
We have had rats as pets in our family for years and they have been wonderful little pets. You can walk around with one curled around your neck, they will not jump down, they come when called, they are affectionate and very clean. You will be amazed at the funny, cute things that they will do.
I understand that your son just liked the mouse that he rescued and may not be really interested in aquiring a rodent for a pet, but if he is interested in a fun little friend that does not take up much room, he would enjoy a rat companion! Just a thought.
Blessings
Lady T~
2006-12-19 23:24:16 · answer #7 · answered by Lady Trinity 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
They are wild animals and are much happier living free. I used to rescue alot of mice, and other furry critters from my cats and let them go every-time. If your son loves them that much, think about the commitment involved - yes even rodents have needs - and visit a pet shop.
2006-12-21 08:36:21 · answer #8 · answered by debzc 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is best to release it because it is wild and will never really become domesticated also wild mice CAN carry weils disease which (if it bites you and you catch it) is rather like flu and very hard to treat
if you do want mice don't buy from a pet shop go to a breeder as pet shops on the whole keep animals in appauling conditions breeder mice will already be well handled and in good health where as pet chop mice will require lots of hard work and expencive vets bills
2006-12-20 09:09:01 · answer #9 · answered by Jo S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If a mouse caught you and caged you up, would you like it?
Just a different perspective.
Mice only have lifespans of a year. I'd let it go. You can always drop some veggies, peanut butter, or cheese out in a field for it to eat. I wouldn't want him in the home, period. If he gets loose, he'll chew up your electrical cords, crap in your cubbards, eat your bread and crackers, and find a mate and make babies and start the problem all over again!
2006-12-19 22:43:27 · answer #10 · answered by gone 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
If it is a young mouse then yes, you can, just treat it as though it were a mouse from a pet shop. Get it a decent cage and lots of toys and handle it a lot so it gets used to you.
If it is an older mouse, it would not adjust very well, but you could always try.
2006-12-19 22:37:20 · answer #11 · answered by Dogs'r'us 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋