There is no need for a lot of equipment for mice.You will need a large cage for your mice to run around in.The cage should be somewhere where the mice can feel safe.Provide it with bedding, toys, food, and water.The mice are playing with one another and making their own nest within the cage.
Step 1: There are cages designed for mice.
Since mice are smaller than most pet rodents, you'll need to pick a cage that's designed for their small size.It should have good air circulation so the mice don't get overheated.Don't buy hamster cages or glass aquariums for other animals.You can find cages at pet stores, online or at second-hand shops.A group of three female mice use a glass aquarium with a mesh lid.The mice can develop respiratory issues if the glass tanks are not cleaned more often.
Step 2: A large cage is enough to house all of your mice.
Plan for 1cu ft (0.028 m) of cage space for the first mouse and add 2Cu ft for each additional mouse in the cage.This will allow the mice to run and interact with each other.If you have 4 mice, you'll need a cage that's at least 2 2 Cu ft (0.071 m) in size.If you don't want to breed male and female mice, put them in separate cages.
Step 3: The cage should be made of plastic, metal, or glass.
You need a cage that is easy to clean and won't absorb urine.Plastic cages are cheaper and less likely to break than metal cages.Good air circulation is provided by metal cages.It can be difficult to attach toys to the top or side of a glass tank, and it has to be cleaned more often.You shouldn't buy a cage made of wood since urine will soak into it before you can clean it.
Step 4: Check that the bars are not more than 9 cm apart.
Since mice can escape if the bars are too wide, look for a cage that has narrow spacing.Measure the distance between bars instead of just looking at the bar width.
Step 5: A safe and secure room is what you should pick.
You should be prepared for a surprise escape, even if you don't think your mice will escape.If the mice got out, they wouldn't be attacked by other house pets, such as cats, dogs, rats, or ferrets, so the room must be safe.
Step 6: It is possible to find a spot with indirect natural light.
You can put the cage in a room that gets natural light.Keep the cage out of the sun or bright light.Instead of setting the cage in front of a window that gets direct sunlight, place it against the wall that's parallel to the window.
Step 7: Place the mice away from loud noises.
The room where you put the cage should be free of noise and high-pitched sounds because mice have very sensitive hearing.Loud sound systems, alarms, and telephones should not be in the room.Don't put the cage against a wall with a loud washing machine or dryer.These can make noises that upset the mice.
Step 8: The room should be kept between 71 and 64 F.
Keeping the temperature constant around the cage is important for the mice.The cage should be kept in a room with no humidity fluctuations.An air-conditioned office or a small bathroom are not good for the cage since they can become too dry or too humid.
Step 9: The bedding needs to be spread across the bottom of the cage.
You can spread hay, shredded paper, or aspen in the cage.The bedding can be used to create nest for the mice.Your mice won't need their toys changed as often if you have enough bedding that they can burrow in.The mice can build their nest with a variety of materials.
Step 10: Don't use bedding that can sicken or hurt mice.
There are things that can cause respiratory problems, so leave them out of the cage.You shouldn't put cotton wool or fluffy bedding in the cage.The mice can choke on them or shred them.If you choose to use aspen, make sure the wood is free of toxins.
Step 11: Place a container of water in the cage for the mice to drink from.
There is a drinking tube on the side of the cage.The water will be fresh because the tube will only give water to the mice.The water should be checked every day to make sure the mice have access to fresh water.Some mice like to throw bedding into the cage so you may need to change the water frequently.It is possible for mice to drown in water bowls, so try to avoid them as much as possible.
Step 12: There is a food bowl in the cage.
Place the mouse food in the cage.The bedding material shouldn't get into the food bowl if the bowl is raised up off of the bedding.Some of the food may be removed from the bowl and put in the bedding by the mice.This is normal behavior.
Step 13: Make the mice feel safe by adding a house or hidey hole.
Even if your mice make their own nest in the cage, they will like to hide.To make your mice feel safe, place a small plastic domed house or hut in the cage.If one mouse decides to become territorial, there needs to be at least two houses per mouse.
Step 14: There should be lots of toys for your mice to play with.
If you want your mice to stay active, put toys for them to chew on and a wheel in the cage.They can get stuck in metal wire wheels if they choose a large plastic wheel.Consider using a paper towel or toilet paper tubes as chewing toys.