Mice

Most new cages either come as an empty shell, or will contain accessories which are cheap to mass-produce such as shelves, a small house, a wheel, perhaps ladders or tubes.…

In a previous post, I discussed which treats to hand feed your pet mice, but actually one of the most common questions regarding hand feeding mice edible treats has nothing…

Many of us who own pets like to treat them on occasion. We treat ourselves, and so we want our pets to share in that same delight of ‘something a…

When you have a pet, it’s natural to be curious about it. What’s the name for its colour? What’s that type of marking called? Why is its fur smooth or…

Cage bedding or substrate forms a huge part of the home environment for pet mice. So, it is really important that the bedding types we choose are safe, comfortable, and…

Branches and wooden toys are a brilliant way to enrich the in-cage life of rats and mice. They’re great for encouraging climbing and clambering around, and offer a really nice…

This post was coauthored by Beri Instone, a responsible mouse breeder and Alison’s mouse guru. Mice, like many rodents, love to play and explore the world around them. Many pet…

You’ve decided that mice are the right pets for you, and you’ve set up a great cage to bring them home to. Now comes one of the trickiest decisions in…

Before you bring your new friends home, it is important to make sure you are set up with all the right kit to look after them. Most important is buying…