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The mouse

Mus musculus domesticus, Family Muridae, Order Rodentia
Mus musculus domesticus is generally regarded as the wild animal. Based on new research, there would also be similarities with other species (Mus musculus musculus and Mus musculus castaneus).

Head-hull length : 6.5 to 9.5 cm
Body weight: 20 to 40 g
Life expectancy : 2 to 3 years

• Dental formula: 1013/1013 Incisors continue to grow. (Ratio of incisors at the top - bottom = 1:3)
• Choices don't keep growing.
• Anterior incisors have an orange-yellow enamel coating.
• One-piece stomach with mucosal fold.
• Small cecum with limited ability to process raw fiber. Appendix droppings are only eaten when there is a food shortage.

• probably originating from India
• almost worldwide nowadays

Formerly in steppe areas and semi-deserts

• nowadays both in fields and buildings
• In Western Europe (Mus musculus domesticus) in buildings all year round
• In Eastern Europe (Mus musculus musculus) also in fields

• Sexual maturity: after 28-45 days
• Breeding ripe: after 8-10 weeks
• Throw count: 3-6 per year
• Throw Size: 5-13 (Ø6) small ones per throw
• Gestation period: 19-21 days
• Birth weight: 1-2 g, nestlings
• Weaning age: from week 4

REPRODUCTION OF THE MOUSE

The color mouse has several cycles per year. The cycle is 4-9 days. Estrus lasts 12-14 hours.

Granivore, partly insectivore/carnivore: seeds, grains, vegetables, fruits (limited amount due to high sugar content), herbs and animal proteins. Fresh food, such as vegetables, herbs and fruit (to a limited extent) may be offered after slow habituation.

• Crude protein (Rp): 12.5-18%
• Crude fat (RVe): 4-5%
• Crude fibers (RVz): 6-9 %
• Calcium (Ca): 0.4-0.7% - with excess phosphorus there is a risk of renal calcification 0.3-0.4% (Ca-F ratio: 1-1.5

HOUSING THE MOUSE

• in small groups
• a group of several females can usually be kept without any problems
• keep 1 neutered male with 1 or 3 - 4 females unneutered males should not be kept together (fighting for hierarchy)

• draught-free
• no direct sunlight
• relative humidity 40 - 60 %
• elevated position

• at least 80 x 50 x 80 cm (W x D x H) for 2 - 4 animals
• Free range is possible with tame animals under supervision

• good absorbent
• odor-binding, highly ammonia-binding
• low dust
• soft
• a high straw layer makes it possible to dig tunnels
• replaced regularly (strong odor)

• several houses and hay or cellulose as nesting material
• connect multiple levels with stairs or hammocks
• climbing branch, clay or cork pipes
• gnawing wood e.g. Back to the ROOTS Gnawing root pleasure
• feed in sturdy clay or ceramic dishes (clean the dishes daily)
• drinking water in bottles or bowls on an elevation (change the water daily)
• running wheel
• bath sand

• During the first days, colored mice need a lot of rest to get used to them.
• Color mice are suitable for children from about 10 years old under the supervision of their parents.
• Form a cavity with both hands and let the animal climb into it.
• Do not hold the mice by the middle or end of their tail.
  
  

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