I have to two mice and they are 4 weeks old, i got them yestuday, i want to tame them quite quickly and get them used to me so i want to put maybe one of my old socks in their cage to get them used to my scent and to play in, is this safe? can it poison them by chewing? can they pull bits off and choke? suffocate? thankyou
2007-12-23 00:19:17 · 6 answers · asked by Nicole G 1 in Pets ➔ Rodents
Thankyou for your answers so far, i did think they had been weaned a little early and they aren't drinking much but they're eating fine and are drinking a little so i think they're fine, thanks
2007-12-23 01:02:38 · update #1
I have a spinning wheel but i can't handle them every day as they are very timid at the moment and wont let me anywhere near them, so i'm just putting my hands in the cage to try and get them used to my scent and gain their trust :)
2007-12-23 01:44:39 · update #2
Natural tree branches to climb on
Toilet / paper towel rolls
Cuttlefish / cuttlebone
A piece of cloth / old sock / shirt etc, just make sure the threads of the material break easily so they don't get tangled around their feet etc
Torn strips of newspaper
Tissue boxes / small cardboard boxes
Make sure they are eating and drinking properly as yours seem to have been weaned a little too early
2007-12-23 00:56:03 · answer #1 · answered by littlemissdolittle 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The most important toy they need is a running wheel. The other toys are great too. Mice are really acrobatic and fun to watch.
The most important thing to do to tame them is to handle them every day.
2007-12-23 09:18:58 · answer #2 · answered by The First Dragon 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sure go ahead and put it in there. Mice chew on everything. It won't hurt them at all. I have a snake they can play with. You want to set up a play date? I am sorry but it's a one time only deal !
2007-12-23 08:29:30 · answer #3 · answered by Buzzzzzzzzz 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
wheels and tubes r the best twigs r good 2 mine chew on them dont get those hamok things they chew through the strings the lil shits and its probably not that great to hav ur sock in there lol just put food in ur hand and they should start cuming to u after awhile
2007-12-25 02:19:21 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Try putting in old toilet paper rolls (with no toilet paper on it, just the cardboard part). Paper towel rols work well too. My mouse used to love chewing on those.
2007-12-23 08:27:30 · answer #5 · answered by greenpink 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Toilet rolls, and for snacks they like Doggie biscuits. My hammie loves 'em. I doubt its any different for a mouse.
2007-12-23 09:08:16 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋