1. Companionship

Mice are very sociable, so enjoy being kept with other mice. Paired females are very colony driven and tend to get on much better than paired males.

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2. Diet

Mice are omnivores, so eat both animal and plant materials. Be careful about adding too much fat or sugars as this can lead to big issues.

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3. Enrichment

Mice need boredom breakers and activity. You can put food inside toilet tubes or offer ropes, hammocks and chews. Most ideally, a deep substrate to burrow in. 

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4. Handling

Always make sure you handle your mouse gently. This will help him stay calm. Never pick him up by his tail.

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5. Housing

Your enclosure should be as large and as interesting as possible. Instead of thinking about necessities, try to build a world for them. When you aren't around, they are still active and wanting to do stuff and should have a lot of options! 

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6. Family Suitability

It's important to really think about if mice are the right fit for you and if you are the right fit for the mice. If you have wanted rats, but having more than one has been a deal breaker, a male mouse may be the solution as they thrive being solo pets. Are your children too young? Even the most tender and gentle children can be too much for such a fragile creature, so maybe a pair of rats would be better. 

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