My mouse Isabella hads babies that are around 8-9 weeks old! The one girl I have got pregnet and had her babies today!!!! She is in with all her sisters that I am keeping and she seems to be fine... But i am wondering if i should remove her mom and sisters from the cage!! They seem to be helping her and checking on her. What do you think I should do???? Please answer... Thanks, Erin
Susan says:
April 30th, 2008 at 12:36 PM
Mice are social and care better for their young when they are housed with friends. Your mouse can stay with her mom and sisters, but remove any males from her cage. Male mice are more likely to cannibalize the babies. First time mothers and very young females are less likely to raise a litter successfully, so having another female helper can improve the care of the young. Mothers and their litters should not be disturbed the first day after birth. By the second day, mothers should have acquired full maternal behavior and will tolerate disruptions better.
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