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I Found a Baby Mouse What Should I Do

If you find a baby mouse that has been orphaned it will need attention quickly. You will only have a few hours to provide some care and ensure the baby mouse is going to survive. But don’t panic, there is a lot you can do and staying

Field Mice vs House Mice

There are many different types of mice in the UK. Only a few are seen as an annoyance, and that’s only when they are getting into your home unwanted. This article looks at field mice vs house mice, two of the main culprits for entering buildings. As

Astrex Mice Information and Facts

Astrex mice are possibly the rarest breed of curly coated mice to be seen at shows or kept as pets. Their distinctive curly coat is the result of a particular gene. They look very different to the normal type of oat you expect to see on a

Beach Mice Information and Facts

Alabama beach mice are an interesting and lesser know type of mouse. They have large black eyes and a smooth, short coat. They are typically white on their underside and light brown on the top of their heads and backs. They are listed as an endangered species

Long Haired Mouse Information and Facts

The long haired mouse is popular at mice shows and with pet mice owners. They are really cute, and it’s interesting to see a mouse with long fur. We always expect to see mice with short fur, so seeing a long furred one turns heads for sure.

Siamese Mice Information and Facts

Siamese mice are desirable as pets and show mice due to their attractive coat and cute looks. They are arguably the cutest of all the types of mice, well, maybe second to dumbo mice. They have red eyes, and their body color is a medium beige. Much

Satin Mouse Information and Facts

Satin mice are named so because of their satin coats. A satin mouse has a lovely shine to their coats and are quite distinctive when compared to other varieties of mice. The satin gene is recessive to non-satin, so the best results are from satin mice mating

Gremlin Mice: What Makes Them Gremlins

If you have heard the term gremlin mice used, it’s not a reference to the movie The Gremlins. It’s a reference to an abnormality that results in the mouse having one ear lower on the side of their head than the other. They will typically have one

Dumbo Mice: Cute with Big Ears

Dumbo mice are probably the cutest mice you will ever see. They are called ‘Dumbo mice’ because they have large ears, just like Dumbo the elephant. This type of mouse are also called Gremlin mice sometimes, but this is not entirely accurate. Gremlin mice have one ear

When Do Mice Like to Come Out

When do mice like to come out? Mice are nocturnal animals and come out mostly at night. This is the main reason that you rarely see mice in your home if they are coming in. Not only do they come out at night. They have great hearing