I hate how people think of rodents being cheap and easy pets! All animals can be quite expensive, and rodents are no exception! This is just a misconception spread by chain pet stores trying to sell their animals. It's great that you are spreading correct information and educating people on their care! Keep up the good work!
Couldn't have said it better myself 👍. I'm not a mouse keeper but rats and Guinea pigs and the living conditions I see from people who haven't done any research is horrible. They only look as far as what pet shops sell and bad advice they give customers.
personally, i bought a 30 gal tank that was on sale. i spent $130 total for the tank and the screen top i initially got aspen shavings which was $5 a bag, but ive switched to hemp $25/8lbs. hay is around $5. cardboard and paper bedding is free. the initial food mix i bought was $5 for two lbs. the rat food i use now was around $10 for 3 lbs, in addition to a homemade mix of organic seeds and grains (oats, sorghum, spelt, millet, pepitas, flax, sesame, hemp seeds, pea flakes, banana chips) which costs around $50 to order upfront. i bought most of their toys from shein bc i have a small budget. i got a hammock (that i dont use), bridge, two houses, a coconut, anx 5 chew balls. I'd say it was around $30 for all of that. i also got an apple wood chew at tractor supply for $5. the bottle (kaytee 6oz) was $13, the bottle holder (wet your whistle) was $22. i spent an additional $10 on magnet tape for the bottle that ended up not working out, but it still counts tpwards the set-up expenses. and the wheels were $40 in total. i have a 6.5 and a 10in silent spinner. i only paid around $36 for my 5 girls, but had to pay $30 in gas to pick them up. in total i spent around $420 upfront. significantly more than i paid up front for any of my rescued dogs. at most ive paid $150 for all items necessary for rescue dogs. if i could do it all over again i would definitely order the bottle holder sooner instead of trying to fight with hanging it. i alao wouldnt use aspen, even though it is the safest wood bedding it has been shown to cause respiratory stress in studies comparing how different frequencies of cleanings affects mouse stress. it measured ammonia leves in paper and aspen bedding and the ammonia stayed low regardless of type and the length od time inbetween cleanings--but the mice in aspen cages showed a lot more sneezing. it wouldve saved me $20 in expenses.
they can be really cheap but it involves a lot of time. i DIY almost everything i can for my mice, i use cardboard tubes and boxes for toys and hides and make my own shelves and climbing frames.. and go to the thrift stores for other stuff. i got my tank used as well so i only need to buy food and bedding and some chew toys but it takes up a lot of time and energy that most people don’t have so that stuff adds up
WOW! More educational vids, thanks so much Emi! Most pet channels just post cute vids of their pets, and barely any informative videos, but you post educational videos, as well as cute vids. You have a great balance of videos!
@@maryoleary5044 yes, you make a great point! Animals are not toys, and will never be! What if someone treated you as if you were a toy, dressing you up, stuffing you in a closet, feeding you disgusting food, how would you feel?
After watching your channel, debating, and extra researching. We just got our first little group of female mice yesterday. They are so active, entertaining, and adorable. 🥰
I love these types of videos! Super easy to understand and really helps people wanting to get mice! You presented the information really well, thank you so much for for these fantastic videos!
What a great idea...a Fleece Rope! (IKEA sell those grey fleeces for approx. £1.75...I use them to cover some of the ratties cage...gives them a bit of a darker area for security and warmth)...but great idea for mice climbing enrichment! Really love your comment "...so they can express natural behaviour"!!!
I can’t believe people think mice are just cheap pets that you can just forget about ! I’m getting a male mouse and I am very informed how to take care of them and make their life spoilt and amazing as i can !!!
Two of my girls passed this week (old age and then shock from my cat) i plan on getting a couple more on thursday. My cages are big enough for 5 each. Your videos help me when i am sad, tysm for making these videos!
Aww I’m so sorry! One of my mice recently passed and I’m still not sure why, and my hamster also died (from old age I’m guessing) last week. I know it’s hard to lose a pet, good for you getting more mice! 🐭
Hi Emi ! I just wanted to thank you for your videos. I currently own a hamster & gerbils, and have been considering getting Mice sometime in the future. I appreciate your research, experience and level of care. Your videos have been extremely informative, you rock !
Mice seem like the best little cuties, but with getting a hamster and 3 guinea pigs barely 1 month in between each other, I think my parents would murder me if I even dare to bring up another animal in their presence 😂 P.S Planning to ask for a channel membership for Christmas! Would love to support you more 🥰
At least your parents are getting you them (not mice). I have been doing research about guinea pigs for about as long as I can remember, and I still haven’t completely convinced them :(
@@prettypeach13 Wow, that sucks. It's annoying when you love something so much and other people just seem not to share the enthusiasm. I actually haven't gotten the guinea pigs yet, but I will VERY soon. We were planning to adopt this one sow from a shelter and then after that adopt her a friend, but turned out she is pregnant so we are waiting for her to give birth and then we'll adopt her babies as well lol. Baby guinea pigs are the cutest so I am super excited 🤗 Just remember that you'll get them one day and keep trying!!!
@@annavinter8275 thanks for the encouraging words! Wow, when you get them if you could, maybe post a vid on your channel. I would love to see them! My parents actually said that we could get guinea pigs, when we get a bigger house. So meanwhile I am tallying up the costs, raising money to pay for as much as I can, and brushing up on some research.
I disagree honestly you have to start somewhere and for kids 11+ where it’s good for starting to learn how to care for a pet and manage money. You have to start somewhere and starting with something more difficult like a larger or more exotic animal can be disastrous for both the animal and the person trying to take care of it. While I still think that you need to be prepared to take total responsibility of your animal and it’s welfare and how you care for it. It’s good to be able to start with an animal that won’t cost a fortune and isn’t a large commitment like s dog that lives 10+ years.
Best Emiology, could you please make a video about everything about mice food? I have 4 lovely lady mice (3 months old) but I'm afraid I etherway give to much or to little food. I want to give them the best live possible and your videos help me so much. Thank you
A good plan I've always done when planning to get new pets is to calculate out their monthly care cost and the put that money aside for a few months prior to bringing them home. That will a) let you see how well the pet will fit into your budget in practice before actually getting them, and b) the money you squirreled away can now serve as your money to get them set up and/or be kept as an emergency fund.
Thank you for all your advice! I’ve got 5 female mice all living together in a large bin cage which was actually 2 bins that I connected together, it’s over 800 sq in. They used to live in a smaller bin cage which was about 465 sq in, so they got quite an upgrade. Thank you so much! ❤️ I also have a question if anyone has experience with this: I have one male mouse which, obviously, I can keep with my girls unless I got him neutered (which is a bit pricey) and I know keeping two males is a bad idea. However, I feel he is kinda lonely because mice are social animals; usually a male would live with females. So I’ve been researching African Soft Furs. There are two pet stores near me that sell them live, and I’d be looking for two females that have not been with males (so they aren’t pregnant.) however, I’ve had trouble finding that. If anyone has had experience with them and getting them as pets plz give me some advice.
@@SimplyPlanimals... Wow, I barely remember writing this comment. But yeah, I did figure it out- I found two females on Craigslist. The male mouse and the two of them got along very well and he was happy to have the company. When he died, I put the ASFs with my female mice and that worked out well too. Unfortunately none of them are alive now lol. But I hope this helps!
a lot of stuff in my mouse Jorge's cage is homemade. Any boxes I can find I make into multi chamber hideouts or bridges, tunnels, hanging toys and puzzle toys. I haven't bought a toy for rodents in a long time because if I want something for him, I make it. I find that popsicle sticks and cardboard are great for making toys. Just make sure that whatever glue you use is safe (I use non toxic hot glue). When you make them a lot of things, you are recycling, and you are saving a lot of money.
I had mice at least 15 years ago and am starting to think of getting them again at the end of this year. Great video for someone just barely starting the research proses.
This was really informative thank you, my daughter has been desperate for mice for a while. We already have a dog leopard gecko and 2 very spoilt guinea pigs (they're mine) she is coming up 13 and had spent a lot of time researching and presented me with a PowerPoint on why she should get mice 🤣so I've found a lovely local breeder and now doing my own research and this was really helpful thank you xx
Hi! I was wondering how do you recommend getting the mice out for supervised recreation time? Would getting a small cloth playpen make sense for time out to explore? I know in previous videos you've had them on your desk but I just worry about them getting lost or into something they shouldn't. Thanks!! 😊
I would love to own mice in the future! Thanks for making the video and for making it on the weekend! (I never get to watch vids on weekdays because I never have any time lol)
As a mouse breeder I can say that for mice, bigger is not better. Mice breeders use evidence based care, and we know from multiple studies that mice experience greater stress in bigger cages, now keep in mind that these studies have little to no enrichment so one could argue that you can provide a big enclosure if it has so much stuff that you barely can see the substrate (that's how mice like it, tons of crap xD), Most breeders will say that a 10 gallon is an optimum size for a male mouse, I personally use 10 gallons for males, male and female breeding and maternity. I have an Alaska cage (80x50) and I would not put less than 4 does in there because they do become more skittish. The info is not outdated, however if new studies arrive (good quality ones) I will be more than happy to upgrade my mice, but for now I work with what science gives me. Loose paper bedding is not good for mice, has no ammonia control, it will stink and predispose to respiratory infections, hemp, KDP and aspen are the best options.
You’re right those studies were based in a lab environment, as the majority of studies will be, and lab mice will never be provided with more space unless standards rise but labs won’t do that because it will cost them too much money, unfortunately there’s not enough funding for a lot of research to be done on mice and rats that usually benefits them or works in their favour. Those studies considered very little enrichment as adequate so it’s no wonder they saw an increase in the stress of the mice. I can’t find it at the moment as I’m not on my computer but there was another study conducted where mice had the choice to live in a small enrichment lacking cage and an Alaska size cage with enrichment and they chose the latter. I find it hard to stuff a 10 gallon tank full of more than the basics, once you’ve got one wheel a house and a bowl in there there’s hardly any room for anything else enriching unless you’re constantly switching things out. Do you not provide your mice with softer nesting material?
If you then find that study, pls send it to me! So we can conclude that the most important thing is the enrichment, that's why I think it is very dangerous to state that the minimum should be 80x50 because if someone half asses the enrichment aspect that someone will have a very stressed and unhealthy mice. So I stand by what I said: bigger is not necessarily better. Sorry I wanted to say that is not good to use paper bedding in the whole enclosure, of course using it in the nest is an excellent option!
@@anietsara5951 I'm sorry but I personally feel it would be equally as dangerous for me to promote and sit here telling children "just keep your mice in a 10 gallon or a critter trail it's fine" I have to look through so many photos I get sent of 10 gallon tanks and critter trails that just have paper towel on the bottom, a water bottle and one hide and it's painful to see the lack of enrichment. Someone who can't be bothered to provide their mice with enrichment is likely not going to provide them with a larger enclosure and spend the money on either. I'm big on having enough space and I also regularly promote the importance of enrichment and cage items for mice, if someone does not want to listen to that, they're likely already making other harmful mistakes that are stressing out their mice and causing them health issues. I've unfortunately seen a lot of stressed and bored mice that are bar chewing and hanging off the top of the lids of smaller enclosures and that's equally as bad for their health. Cage size and enrichment come hand in hand and a proper owner who does all of their research will realise this and provide them with both :)
I wanted to ask what type of vinegar do you use with your cleaning solution and also if there's any other store alternatives that are pet safe for cleaning. Also another question as to why females should be kept in groups of three? Thanks so much for making these videos. I have two pet mice myself a boy and a girl and even though I got them fairly recently I love them just as I do with all my other pets and plants. They're very underappreciated and cute!
The thing I struggle with is the food, I have 40 mice and use like a bag a week so I think I'll have a look at what you do with the food and hopefully that works xx
Love this video Emi!! It is great to bring awareness to the cost of mice! I also have a question- how long would you say that it takes to ship to the US from your store? I am dying to get my caterpillar, pin, and polaroids!! ☺️☺️ (im in PA btw)
My 120cm-50cm-40cm enclosure was a leaky aquarium was free. I bought a whole lot of toys and hides, waterbottles etc for 10€+5 shipping. And a wheel + hammocks also second hand for 10. Everything else was DIY or just stuff I found around the house. Hempen bedding in bulk is also rather cheap (I forgot how much exactly), but it goes a long way. On food I have nothing to add to the video. But on treats: I used sunflower seeds from my garden, and when I'm cooking I tend to keep tiny pieces of veggies etc to the side, as add-ons for their diet.
For those that have/had mice, What are they generally like? I've owned 2 roborovski dwarfs and a syrian hamsters (all separate of course) for about 6 years. My glass tank is 850sq inches and I'd love to own a group of female mice! I've researched online but can't find an answer on what there like? (Personality,Human Interaction, Taming) Thanks!
Here to confirm that having at least $200 (roughly) for an emergency vet fund is a good idea. 😅 I just spent $180 on my own pet mouse a few weeks ago. She had some kind of inflammatory problem that caused hair loss around her face, mucus around her eyes, and very itchy skin. Eventually her scratching got so bad that she created an open wound on her face, so it was necessary to take her in (though she already had a vet appointment scheduled before it got to this point). The $180 I spent covered the appointment, anti-inflammatory medication, and an antibiotic for her open wound. Her condition has cleared up a bit, and she’s finally growing some hair back on her face, but I’m worried that whatever caused her initial inflammatory response will come back and so I’m not sure what costs will be coming up, if I will have to keep her on medication, etc.
My 3 mice were 7$ each adoption fee from the humane society. So far, all their junk, enclosures, wheels, food, toys, bedding, etc are well over 300+dollars and I've only had them 3 months.😂 No, the little stinkers aren't cheap if you want to care for them properly, "properly" being the key word.
I've found a cheap store, like a kork tunnel cost less than 8 dollars. (It's a BIG tunnel with 3 openings) A wooden wheel that costs 23 dollars coats 15. It's literally so cheap and good quality
I’m adopting my mice tomorrow! Three girls I’ve named Bonnie, Winnie, and Dottie. I’ve honestly spent over $200+ on them already lol it’s hard to not impulse buy them all the things they need. I got my bin cage and purchased stuff before I had it and I have an overstock of items that can’t fit in the cage.
I have a hamster and he has an ikea detolf. I always think about new pets before my current pet passes away. This means I have plenty of time to consider and research. I have been thinking about mice and I am researching about them.
hey can you please answer my questions: 1. is it ok to keep mice in a cage that has a metal bridge? 2. is it good to get mice from pet shops or is it better to get them from a breeder?
A like your vids I'm I'm late but I just had a hamster a few months ago I was watching Raechel but now I'm getting a mouse I'm watching yours its very informal and I love it
Hi, im thinking of getting 2 or 3 mice soon, but i only have a 60×40×30 terrarium rn, im getting baby mice, and i am going to upgrade it to a 100×40 ×60 in a few month is it fine to have them in the small terrarium for a few months?
I think it's fun to interact with mice. The lady on Creek Valley Critters has a lot of pet mice. They get in her hands and I see her petting them with her thumb. They all have names.
Hi! I’m sorry if you’ve answered this already but what did you use to varnish the wooden wheel? I’m having a hard time finding a waterproof sealant for the wooden items in mice’s cage that is non toxic even if chewed.
@@Emiology thank you so much for replying! I unfortunately don’t have that brand available in the states. Do you think a spray on polyethylene would be okay given I let it dry out until the scent it gone?
Hello. I kind of just wanted to say this on here. I have four rats, two are about a year and a half, and the other two are about nine weeks. I woke up to find one of my older rats not walking, so we decided we should call the vet. We called him and he said he would be able to do it today. My other older rat had a really bad tumor so we thought we should do them together. They never would be separated and they loved each other so much. This was so hard for me. I never thought two of my babies would die on the same day 😭. I miss them so much.
Hey Emi! Super off topic question for u! So I’m getting a rat soon and I wanna spray paint a little wood house but I wanna know if it’s okay to, I’ve heard that rats can get sick and die if the paint isn’t for them. I heard Rust-oleum is good but your the main person to go to for these things and I wanna know for sure! Thanks!
Rust oleum is good but if it’s a spray paint you’ll want to leave it to air out after for a few weeks until it doesn’t smell. If you want to hand paint it you don’t have to wait as long as it’s not an aerosol 😃
I’ve looked into that cage for a dwarf hamster. Dwarf hamsters are alittle bit bigger than mice and I found that the cage is NOT suitable for dwarf hamsters. The bar spacing is to wide. So I would NOT recommend that cage for mice. Id say go for a aquarium or a bin cage. Best of luck!
Hi emi! I got my mice new bedding and it is super dusty😬 I had to wipe dust off off them bc they were so covered! Do you have any recommendations for dust free bedding? Also thank you for you’re help I was able to get my mice thanks to your channel😊
Okay I’m building a two story double cage for my hamster and possibly another animal (it’s based of Erin’s Animals test tube) there’s been a male mouse in a local shelter for a few months now and since there are no hamsters in need of rescuing, I’m doing research on mice if I want to rescue him. Edit: floor space is 1,056 sq inches
This video help me to find out how much a mice cost and what it needs I really want you on my I think I'm going to wait until I'm older and I have my own job
I'm afraid your video came too late to help me keep my costs down. My mouse was free, being a wild mouse. Her original cage, a Kaytee 1 level starter cage, ran $40. I already had bedding, bowls, food, and a couple of toys left over from when I had hamsters. But then I watched videos, to catch up on mouse care since it has been about 35 years since I used to breed them, and was shocked to find my mouse cage was inadequate. So I ordered a Prevue 528 ($80). I also found that my mouse wheel wasn't adequate so I bought a Niteangel Silent Hamster Exercise Wheel ($27) and a few more toys: Dono Hamster Guinea Pig Toys ($18). Then I watched videos about the more natural environment cages which made my home made ones, out of plastic containers, seem inadequate. So I bought a Niteangel Multi-Chamber Hamster House Maze ($27). And I didn't have much in the way of hanging toys and hanging sleeping areas so I bought Prevue Hendryx 62801 Naturals Coco Hideaway with Ladder Bird Toy ($11), Niteangel Suspension Bridge for Hamsters, Small Pet Ladder ($8), Rat Wooden Climbing Bridge, Handmade Mice Straw Hammock, Parrot Natural Wood Swing, Hamster Cage Hanging Chew Toys ($14) and two PIVBY Hamster Bridge Wooden Mouse Ladders ($12). I also wanted to give my mouse some soil to dig in so I bought Espoma AP4 4-Quart Organic Potting Mix ($10) to put in a shoe box in the cage. And to create a natural floor, to the cage, I bought Small Pet Select Aspen Bedding ($28), Rocks for Succulent Plants or Bonsai Garden, 3lb Bulk Bag ($10), Kaytee Timothy Hay ($4), and Galápagos (05213) Terrarium Sphagnum Moss ($7) and a spider plant ($16). Once everything was in the cage I realized I needed some climbing rope ($17) and I also needed a way to cover the corners of the cage as my little mouse could slip right through the bars: PS Direct Hardware Cloth - 24 Inch x 5 Foot Multipurpose Galvanized Mesh - 1/4 Inch Square Openings ($17). And while I had some food left, from my hamsters, I wanted more appropriate food and treats so I bought Natural Apple Sticks ($10), Kaytee Fiesta Mouse And Rat Food, 2-Lb Bag ($5), TradeKing 1 lb Dried Mealworms ($15), and F.M. Brown's Tropical Carnival Farm Fresh Fixins Treats for Rabbits, Guinea Pigs, Hamsters, Rats, Mice ($6). All total (and I'm not done yet by any stretch of the imagination) comes to $382 or 289 pounds before vet bills. Obviously I could have probably halved these costs if I could have gone out shopping but I'm in the highest risk group, for COVID, so I shopped online. Our local thrift stores often carry small pet supplies plus I'm pretty handy with tools but I didn't have any animal-safe wood to use. And if I could have gone shopping I'd have gone with a bin cage but the only ones on Amazon required buying multiple bins which brought the cost up higher than the Prevue cage. Fortunately I had lots of gift cards to use so my out-of-pocket costs were greatly reduced. Still, people need to realize all of these small costs add up quickly so they need to be prepared before acquiring a mouse, rat, or hamster--especially here in the US.
Probably something non social such as a hamster, although their care can be quite complex and the minimum cage size needs to be met, they don't have the same long term commitment as a social animal like mice :)
Hi, I love your videos and I hope you can give me advice on my new rats. About a month ago I got rats from pets at home and I’m finding it tough to tame my rats. One of them is very calm and shy and mostly scared but the other one is very curious, he just wants to run away any time I open the cage or let them out. I’m not sure how to let them out anymore without running away. The curious one ran away behind my wardrobe and we spent 5 hours trying to get him out and then breaking it to get him. I’m not sure what I can do to make them feel better and where to let them out so that they can be safe and not run away. Please if you can give me advice. I’ve been watching your channel for a while and I love your videos and your rats are so cute! You always give useful advice.🥰🥰🥰
Ive been wanting a mouse for 4 years now. My parents got me a hamster for chrismas when i was a freshman and I didnt know anything about them so I didnt know what i needed and looking back i felt bad for how i started out. For the next chrismas i asked for a nin, just a bin for my girl so she didnt have to live in a 10 gallon tank. It was a little smaller than a 80x50cm but she seemed a lot happier. My mom thought it was to big, and when she passed my mom asked for the bin back even though it was a chrismas gift 💀. Now ive done a ton of reaserch on mice and i want to make it right, but i think im only allowed to get one so im getting one male mouse and planning on getting him a bin i saw that was 40 inches long and ik my mom is going to flip but ive got the money and im gonna make sure that baby boi gets the best i can give him. Hope i get everything i need soon to finally be able to be a mouse mom 🙏
I need help I got 4 female mice and one ended up being a boy I noticed about a day and a half later how do I know if my females are pregnant I separated him straight away as I noticed but I now don’t know whether my other 3 are pregnant or not ?
I too thought mice would be cheap, now I spend about 500,- € just on their home. 😂 It's a diy cage with 120x90x90 cm out of 3 storage racks with two level in total and 5 doors at three sides to be able to clean it. I think it was about 250,- in total by now. Also I needed 30 kg of beding because it is up to 30 cm deep and 1 m² big. And in a big cage there is a lot of space to fill too, it was about 250,- € just for beding, houses and toys (tunnels, roots, wheel, bridges, rope, ...). For food I spend another 100,- I think but it should least some month and it is high quality. Also I've got some food in ears like some sorts of millet and flax and sunflower heads and so on. 😁 I know I'm crazy. Soon I will drive to a foster home to pick them up, I'm looking forwart to that so much. I will get a cute group of about 8 to 10 castrated males. 🤗 I really hope they will be all happy with their new home.
my mom had pet mice which were partly my brother's when he was a baby, we had a giant basement, and she set up a GIANT cage throughout almost the whole basement, it sucks we had to move :(
It is so sad when mice are looked at as feeders and are treated horribly in pet shops! Thank you because I am sad to say if it was not for me finding your channel I would have mice eating nuggets from pets at home in a critter trail. Also I am currently dealing with pet loss is there anything you would suggest to help?
@Margaret Madden Thank you I really hope your dog will be ok! Vets are expensive and rubbish sometimes but if you have not been I think it is a good option if you have been then I really hope they make it
@Margaret Madden Oh no! Pet loss is something hard and painful but just know they had a good life and are no longer sick or in pain. May they rest in the clouds
Hi. Im just wondering where you get your aubiose from. I buy the same brand and it costs me £25. Currently im a mum to hamsters. But recently my adopted robo passed away. After alot if research im expanding the cage and adapting it for some mice. Your videos are helping so much. My sister lives off your videos. Haha
It cost me around £90 to euthanise & cremate my gerbil! You can also insure mice using exotics direct but not always worth it as unlikely they'll get so sick you need insurance to help cover costs. I never bothered insuring my new gerbils but I insure my indian ringneck, budgies & cat as they more likely to have higher bills. Insurance for mice is approx £15 each. £65 excess for £2000 a year. I would recommend Yvette Rowntree at Scarsdale in Langley Mill if have small animals that need surgery (mice castration.) My local rescue Burrowed Hearts users her too. I also had a vet at Ambivet operate on my budgies toe called Jade McKinlay and budgies pretty delicate so I imagine she could do mice too.
I hate how people think of rodents being cheap and easy pets! All animals can be quite expensive, and rodents are no exception! This is just a misconception spread by chain pet stores trying to sell their animals. It's great that you are spreading correct information and educating people on their care! Keep up the good work!
Couldn't have said it better myself 👍. I'm not a mouse keeper but rats and Guinea pigs and the living conditions I see from people who haven't done any research is horrible. They only look as far as what pet shops sell and bad advice they give customers.
I own a hamster and two albino mice and my sister said why are you struggling these are dumb easy pets 😱😓............. so I hit her
Animals overall are just generally mistreated by humans. We don’t deserve them😂
I agree! at the pet store I have seen them sell feeder mice for like 2 dollars!
Any rodent cost slot, rabbits are just wow
This is the perfect time as I've just managed to convince my parents to get me some!
Many rescues have mice so there is no need to support tedious pet stores or breeders x
HOW DID YOU DO IT. My parents HATE mice but I love them.
@@its_soph9515 SAME BUT I SOME HOW CONINCED THEM WHEN I FOUND ONE FOR ADOPTION IM GETTING IT ON SUNDAY OML
@@its_soph9515 same I feel u girl
@@its_soph9515 sAmE ):
personally,
i bought a 30 gal tank that was on sale. i spent $130 total for the tank and the screen top
i initially got aspen shavings which was $5 a bag, but ive switched to hemp $25/8lbs. hay is around $5. cardboard and paper bedding is free.
the initial food mix i bought was $5 for two lbs. the rat food i use now was around $10 for 3 lbs, in addition to a homemade mix of organic seeds and grains (oats, sorghum, spelt, millet, pepitas, flax, sesame, hemp seeds, pea flakes, banana chips) which costs around $50 to order upfront.
i bought most of their toys from shein bc i have a small budget. i got a hammock (that i dont use), bridge, two houses, a coconut, anx 5 chew balls. I'd say it was around $30 for all of that. i also got an apple wood chew at tractor supply for $5.
the bottle (kaytee 6oz) was $13, the bottle holder (wet your whistle) was $22. i spent an additional $10 on magnet tape for the bottle that ended up not working out, but it still counts tpwards the set-up expenses. and the wheels were $40 in total. i have a 6.5 and a 10in silent spinner.
i only paid around $36 for my 5 girls, but had to pay $30 in gas to pick them up.
in total i spent around $420 upfront. significantly more than i paid up front for any of my rescued dogs. at most ive paid $150 for all items necessary for rescue dogs.
if i could do it all over again i would definitely order the bottle holder sooner instead of trying to fight with hanging it. i alao wouldnt use aspen, even though it is the safest wood bedding it has been shown to cause respiratory stress in studies comparing how different frequencies of cleanings affects mouse stress. it measured ammonia leves in paper and aspen bedding and the ammonia stayed low regardless of type and the length od time inbetween cleanings--but the mice in aspen cages showed a lot more sneezing. it wouldve saved me $20 in expenses.
they can be really cheap but it involves a lot of time.
i DIY almost everything i can for my mice,
i use cardboard tubes and boxes for toys and hides and make my own shelves and climbing frames.. and go to the thrift stores for other stuff. i got my tank used as well so i only need to buy food and bedding and some chew toys
but it takes up a lot of time and energy that most people don’t have so that stuff adds up
WOW! More educational vids, thanks so much Emi! Most pet channels just post cute vids of their pets, and barely any informative videos, but you post educational videos, as well as cute vids. You have a great balance of videos!
Yes I agree...cute is fun, but these are LIVING BEINGS...animals are fun, but THEY'RE NOT TOYS!!
@@maryoleary5044 yes, you make a great point! Animals are not toys, and will never be! What if someone treated you as if you were a toy, dressing you up, stuffing you in a closet, feeding you disgusting food, how would you feel?
After watching your channel, debating, and extra researching.
We just got our first little group of female mice yesterday. They are so active, entertaining, and adorable. 🥰
I love these types of videos! Super easy to understand and really helps people wanting to get mice! You presented the information really well, thank you so much for for these fantastic videos!
What a great idea...a Fleece Rope! (IKEA sell those grey fleeces for approx. £1.75...I use them to cover some of the ratties cage...gives them a bit of a darker area for security and warmth)...but great idea for mice climbing enrichment!
Really love your comment "...so they can express natural behaviour"!!!
Hi!! I ordered one of your rat pins and I love it so much! I’ve literally been wearing it all day!
Thank you I’m glad you love it! 💓
You are Such a good you tuber, and one of the only TH-camrs who lives in the UK 🇬🇧. Please keep posting and sharing your opinions
I can’t believe people think mice are just cheap pets that you can just forget about ! I’m getting a male mouse and I am very informed how to take care of them and make their life spoilt and amazing as i can !!!
Two of my girls passed this week (old age and then shock from my cat) i plan on getting a couple more on thursday. My cages are big enough for 5 each. Your videos help me when i am sad, tysm for making these videos!
Aww I’m so sorry! One of my mice recently passed and I’m still not sure why, and my hamster also died (from old age I’m guessing) last week. I know it’s hard to lose a pet, good for you getting more mice! 🐭
I'm sorry for your loss
so sorry to hear about your mousies🥺
Don’t own mice but still love watching the mice videos 😂
Hi Emi ! I just wanted to thank you for your videos. I currently own a hamster & gerbils, and have been considering getting Mice sometime in the future. I appreciate your research, experience and level of care. Your videos have been extremely informative, you rock !
Mice seem like the best little cuties, but with getting a hamster and 3 guinea pigs barely 1 month in between each other, I think my parents would murder me if I even dare to bring up another animal in their presence 😂 P.S Planning to ask for a channel membership for Christmas! Would love to support you more 🥰
At least your parents are getting you them (not mice). I have been doing research about guinea pigs for about as long as I can remember, and I still haven’t completely convinced them :(
@@prettypeach13 Wow, that sucks. It's annoying when you love something so much and other people just seem not to share the enthusiasm. I actually haven't gotten the guinea pigs yet, but I will VERY soon. We were planning to adopt this one sow from a shelter and then after that adopt her a friend, but turned out she is pregnant so we are waiting for her to give birth and then we'll adopt her babies as well lol. Baby guinea pigs are the cutest so I am super excited 🤗 Just remember that you'll get them one day and keep trying!!!
Haha ikr. I have 1 hamster and 6 mice, I’ve been trying to get them to let me get gerbils but idk if I’m quite convincing them lol
@@cupcake5000 hehe!
@@annavinter8275 thanks for the encouraging words! Wow, when you get them if you could, maybe post a vid on your channel. I would love to see them! My parents actually said that we could get guinea pigs, when we get a bigger house. So meanwhile I am tallying up the costs, raising money to pay for as much as I can, and brushing up on some research.
Well Done Again Emiology! There's no such thing as a 'starter pet'!!!
I disagree honestly you have to start somewhere and for kids 11+ where it’s good for starting to learn how to care for a pet and manage money. You have to start somewhere and starting with something more difficult like a larger or more exotic animal can be disastrous for both the animal and the person trying to take care of it. While I still think that you need to be prepared to take total responsibility of your animal and it’s welfare and how you care for it. It’s good to be able to start with an animal that won’t cost a fortune and isn’t a large commitment like s dog that lives 10+ years.
OMG! This is exactly what I wanted you to do a video on! TYSM!
Best Emiology, could you please make a video about everything about mice food? I have 4 lovely lady mice (3 months old) but I'm afraid I etherway give to much or to little food. I want to give them the best live possible and your videos help me so much. Thank you
Same!
A good plan I've always done when planning to get new pets is to calculate out their monthly care cost and the put that money aside for a few months prior to bringing them home. That will a) let you see how well the pet will fit into your budget in practice before actually getting them, and b) the money you squirreled away can now serve as your money to get them set up and/or be kept as an emergency fund.
Thank you for all your advice! I’ve got 5 female mice all living together in a large bin cage which was actually 2 bins that I connected together, it’s over 800 sq in. They used to live in a smaller bin cage which was about 465 sq in, so they got quite an upgrade. Thank you so much! ❤️
I also have a question if anyone has experience with this: I have one male mouse which, obviously, I can keep with my girls unless I got him neutered (which is a bit pricey) and I know keeping two males is a bad idea. However, I feel he is kinda lonely because mice are social animals; usually a male would live with females. So I’ve been researching African Soft Furs. There are two pet stores near me that sell them live, and I’d be looking for two females that have not been with males (so they aren’t pregnant.) however, I’ve had trouble finding that. If anyone has had experience with them and getting them as pets plz give me some advice.
Did you ever figure this out? I have the same problem currently.
@@SimplyPlanimals... Wow, I barely remember writing this comment. But yeah, I did figure it out- I found two females on Craigslist. The male mouse and the two of them got along very well and he was happy to have the company. When he died, I put the ASFs with my female mice and that worked out well too. Unfortunately none of them are alive now lol. But I hope this helps!
@@cupcake5000 Aw! Thanks!
Really helpful for people who are looking to buy some mice. Good job big fan!!!!!!
Your hair looks pretty in this video 😊
a lot of stuff in my mouse Jorge's cage is homemade. Any boxes I can find I make into multi chamber hideouts or bridges, tunnels, hanging toys and puzzle toys. I haven't bought a toy for rodents in a long time because if I want something for him, I make it. I find that popsicle sticks and cardboard are great for making toys. Just make sure that whatever glue you use is safe (I use non toxic hot glue). When you make them a lot of things, you are recycling, and you are saving a lot of money.
This video was great. Your channel is so informative and so useful, you are doing such a great job for the mice community. Thank you very much ☺️
I had mice at least 15 years ago and am starting to think of getting them again at the end of this year. Great video for someone just barely starting the research proses.
This was really informative thank you, my daughter has been desperate for mice for a while. We already have a dog leopard gecko and 2 very spoilt guinea pigs (they're mine) she is coming up 13 and had spent a lot of time researching and presented me with a PowerPoint on why she should get mice 🤣so I've found a lovely local breeder and now doing my own research and this was really helpful thank you xx
Hi I was getting rats and I found your videos, this really helped and my 2 males are going to be called phrog and sprite :)
Pronounced frog or no
Yes
I love those names!
wow I'm actually here before there are thousands of comments
Me too😎
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Hi! I was wondering how do you recommend getting the mice out for supervised recreation time? Would getting a small cloth playpen make sense for time out to explore? I know in previous videos you've had them on your desk but I just worry about them getting lost or into something they shouldn't. Thanks!! 😊
For my birthday I got a lot of toys and treats off of emiologys shop and the treats are already gone!!😂😂
Of course I did buy a few toys but my mice only cost around $20 because I already had the stuff because I've had hamsters before💖❤
I would love to own mice in the future! Thanks for making the video and for making it on the weekend! (I never get to watch vids on weekdays because I never have any time lol)
it's my birthday really soon and most of the things I asked for are for my mice and i think 5 thing for me, out of like 20.
hahaha that's me too😂
have a good birthday❤️
You too
This helped so much thank you!!!
Amazing video, I just love your and victoria reachels channel!
I absolutely love this video!! It helped me a lot because I’m getting a mouse soon
I bought the caterpillar for my hamster and she destroyed it immediately lol.
At first I misread it and I thought you said I bought a live catipilar and fed it to my hamster lmao😁😁
@@lylajones3570 lol 😂🤣🤣
My syrian did same but my gerbils prefer slow torture.
Really? My hamster hates the caterpillar I have
@@mojothebudgies2901 BAHAHHA gerbils do be like that.
As a mouse breeder I can say that for mice, bigger is not better. Mice breeders use evidence based care, and we know from multiple studies that mice experience greater stress in bigger cages, now keep in mind that these studies have little to no enrichment so one could argue that you can provide a big enclosure if it has so much stuff that you barely can see the substrate (that's how mice like it, tons of crap xD), Most breeders will say that a 10 gallon is an optimum size for a male mouse, I personally use 10 gallons for males, male and female breeding and maternity. I have an Alaska cage (80x50) and I would not put less than 4 does in there because they do become more skittish. The info is not outdated, however if new studies arrive (good quality ones) I will be more than happy to upgrade my mice, but for now I work with what science gives me.
Loose paper bedding is not good for mice, has no ammonia control, it will stink and predispose to respiratory infections, hemp, KDP and aspen are the best options.
You’re right those studies were based in a lab environment, as the majority of studies will be, and lab mice will never be provided with more space unless standards rise but labs won’t do that because it will cost them too much money, unfortunately there’s not enough funding for a lot of research to be done on mice and rats that usually benefits them or works in their favour. Those studies considered very little enrichment as adequate so it’s no wonder they saw an increase in the stress of the mice. I can’t find it at the moment as I’m not on my computer but there was another study conducted where mice had the choice to live in a small enrichment lacking cage and an Alaska size cage with enrichment and they chose the latter. I find it hard to stuff a 10 gallon tank full of more than the basics, once you’ve got one wheel a house and a bowl in there there’s hardly any room for anything else enriching unless you’re constantly switching things out. Do you not provide your mice with softer nesting material?
If you then find that study, pls send it to me!
So we can conclude that the most important thing is the enrichment, that's why I think it is very dangerous to state that the minimum should be 80x50 because if someone half asses the enrichment aspect that someone will have a very stressed and unhealthy mice. So I stand by what I said: bigger is not necessarily better.
Sorry I wanted to say that is not good to use paper bedding in the whole enclosure, of course using it in the nest is an excellent option!
@@anietsara5951 I'm sorry but I personally feel it would be equally as dangerous for me to promote and sit here telling children "just keep your mice in a 10 gallon or a critter trail it's fine" I have to look through so many photos I get sent of 10 gallon tanks and critter trails that just have paper towel on the bottom, a water bottle and one hide and it's painful to see the lack of enrichment. Someone who can't be bothered to provide their mice with enrichment is likely not going to provide them with a larger enclosure and spend the money on either. I'm big on having enough space and I also regularly promote the importance of enrichment and cage items for mice, if someone does not want to listen to that, they're likely already making other harmful mistakes that are stressing out their mice and causing them health issues. I've unfortunately seen a lot of stressed and bored mice that are bar chewing and hanging off the top of the lids of smaller enclosures and that's equally as bad for their health. Cage size and enrichment come hand in hand and a proper owner who does all of their research will realise this and provide them with both :)
When will you be selling mice merchandise? I really want some! 🙂
Hi I'm looking to get some mice and I wanted to know if a 39 x 19.68 x 24.2-inch cage would be big enough for 2 female mice
have you made this but with rats?
if not i would find that very useful 🙂
Yes she has just search it up
I was reading the comments, and I accidentally read yours as “have you made out with the rats”, LOL 😂!
@@prettypeach13 o my god lmao!@😂😂😂
@@lylajones3570 hehe
She has :)
I wanted to ask what type of vinegar do you use with your cleaning solution and also if there's any other store alternatives that are pet safe for cleaning. Also another question as to why females should be kept in groups of three? Thanks so much for making these videos. I have two pet mice myself a boy and a girl and even though I got them fairly recently I love them just as I do with all my other pets and plants. They're very underappreciated and cute!
The thing I struggle with is the food, I have 40 mice and use like a bag a week so I think I'll have a look at what you do with the food and hopefully that works xx
Love this video Emi!! It is great to bring awareness to the cost of mice! I also have a question- how long would you say that it takes to ship to the US from your store? I am dying to get my caterpillar, pin, and polaroids!! ☺️☺️ (im in PA btw)
It can take anywhere up to around two weeks, unfortunately with covid they’re saying to double that to up to a month sometimes and to expect delays
@@Emiology okay, thank you so much!
What kind of bedding would you suggest? I’ve heard some bedding isn’t good for their respiratory system.
Aspen is really good, mix it with soft hay so it can hold tunnels
Second yay! I love your channel, it's so interesting and informative. Thanks for posting such great videos with no swearing. (Unlike most videos🙄)
you should do one for rats!
My 120cm-50cm-40cm enclosure was a leaky aquarium was free.
I bought a whole lot of toys and hides, waterbottles etc for 10€+5 shipping. And a wheel + hammocks also second hand for 10. Everything else was DIY or just stuff I found around the house.
Hempen bedding in bulk is also rather cheap (I forgot how much exactly), but it goes a long way.
On food I have nothing to add to the video. But on treats: I used sunflower seeds from my garden, and when I'm cooking I tend to keep tiny pieces of veggies etc to the side, as add-ons for their diet.
For those that have/had mice, What are they generally like?
I've owned 2 roborovski dwarfs and a syrian hamsters (all separate of course) for about 6 years. My glass tank is 850sq inches and I'd love to own a group of female mice!
I've researched online but can't find an answer on what there like? (Personality,Human Interaction, Taming)
Thanks!
Here to confirm that having at least $200 (roughly) for an emergency vet fund is a good idea. 😅 I just spent $180 on my own pet mouse a few weeks ago. She had some kind of inflammatory problem that caused hair loss around her face, mucus around her eyes, and very itchy skin. Eventually her scratching got so bad that she created an open wound on her face, so it was necessary to take her in (though she already had a vet appointment scheduled before it got to this point).
The $180 I spent covered the appointment, anti-inflammatory medication, and an antibiotic for her open wound. Her condition has cleared up a bit, and she’s finally growing some hair back on her face, but I’m worried that whatever caused her initial inflammatory response will come back and so I’m not sure what costs will be coming up, if I will have to keep her on medication, etc.
My 3 mice were 7$ each adoption fee from the humane society. So far, all their junk, enclosures, wheels, food, toys, bedding, etc are well over 300+dollars and I've only had them 3 months.😂 No, the little stinkers aren't cheap if you want to care for them properly, "properly" being the key word.
I’m getting pet mice for Christmas and I’m getting and I’ve gotten very very big cage and they’re going to love it I think
I've found a cheap store, like a kork tunnel cost less than 8 dollars. (It's a BIG tunnel with 3 openings)
A wooden wheel that costs 23 dollars coats 15.
It's literally so cheap and good quality
I’m adopting my mice tomorrow! Three girls I’ve named Bonnie, Winnie, and Dottie. I’ve honestly spent over $200+ on them already lol it’s hard to not impulse buy them all the things they need. I got my bin cage and purchased stuff before I had it and I have an overstock of items that can’t fit in the cage.
No Dislikes! Keep it up Emi!
I have a hamster and he has an ikea detolf. I always think about new pets before my current pet passes away. This means I have plenty of time to consider and research. I have been thinking about mice and I am researching about them.
I recently got mice and I love them
I have a flying saucer from my past mouse, could it work instead of a wheel? Or should I get a new wheel instead?
hey can you please answer my questions:
1. is it ok to keep mice in a cage that has a metal bridge?
2. is it good to get mice from pet shops or is it better to get them from a breeder?
Don't use metal Bridged and definitely DO NOT go to pet shops
You can cover the bridge with cardboard btw
@@definitelynotavegan7285 thank you
@@allegralivia6476 tis cool👌
@@definitelynotavegan7285 tank u
What do you need for one you adopted from the wild? Is it the same?
I was wondering if it's healthy for mice to eat flowers and garden plants? I saw it and was just wondering if it was safe.
I have been thinking about getting mice and I was wondering how many mice a 40 gallon could hold?
I’d say a group of 3-4 🙂
@@Emiology thanks!
A like your vids I'm I'm late but I just had a hamster a few months ago I was watching Raechel but now I'm getting a mouse I'm watching yours its very informal and I love it
Hi, im thinking of getting 2 or 3 mice soon, but i only have a 60×40×30 terrarium rn, im getting baby mice, and i am going to upgrade it to a 100×40 ×60 in a few month is it fine to have them in the small terrarium for a few months?
Plz may I ask a question ? For the bedding when u take it out to clean do u put new bedding or clean the old bedding with the vinegar and water
New bedding, you definitely can not "clean" bedding lmao
Not me watching this while my 5 orphan mice are staring at me🤩
They have the most respectful side eye☺️
@@Millycarlsonnn yess
do you ship out of the country for you online store. I live in the U.S
I do, i ship internationally :)
I think it's fun to interact with mice. The lady on Creek Valley Critters has a lot of pet mice. They get in her hands and I see her petting them with her thumb. They all have names.
If you tame mice they will enjoy your attention. Cats and dogs aren't the only animals that like to be petted.
Hi! I’m sorry if you’ve answered this already but what did you use to varnish the wooden wheel? I’m having a hard time finding a waterproof sealant for the wooden items in mice’s cage that is non toxic even if chewed.
Plastikote ☺️
@@Emiology thank you so much for replying! I unfortunately don’t have that brand available in the states. Do you think a spray on polyethylene would be okay given I let it dry out until the scent it gone?
What do you add into your food to add protein and fats?
Hello.
I kind of just wanted to say this on here.
I have four rats, two are about a year and a half, and the other two are about nine weeks.
I woke up to find one of my older rats not walking, so we decided we should call the vet. We called him and he said he would be able to do it today. My other older rat had a really bad tumor so we thought we should do them together. They never would be separated and they loved each other so much.
This was so hard for me. I never thought two of my babies would die on the same day 😭. I miss them so much.
Hey Emi! Super off topic question for u! So I’m getting a rat soon and I wanna spray paint a little wood house but I wanna know if it’s okay to, I’ve heard that rats can get sick and die if the paint isn’t for them. I heard Rust-oleum is good but your the main person to go to for these things and I wanna know for sure! Thanks!
Rust oleum is good but if it’s a spray paint you’ll want to leave it to air out after for a few weeks until it doesn’t smell. If you want to hand paint it you don’t have to wait as long as it’s not an aerosol 😃
@@Emiology great thanks!
I've spent over £100 on my mice so far and STILL need to get some things.... Mice can be pretty expensive but it's well worth it imo!
Thinking about mice. My mom said shes be okay with one. But do they smell as bad as people say.
Can I use a 20 gallon tank for mice? Please answer I love your channel 🥰
You can but I wouldn't recommend it, I really think nothing smaller than a 40 gallon :)
@@Emiology thank u so much luv u ❤️
Quick question, Can a Prevue 528 hamster cage hold four mice? I don’t know exactly how big it is
I’ve looked into that cage for a dwarf hamster. Dwarf hamsters are alittle bit bigger than mice and I found that the cage is NOT suitable for dwarf hamsters. The bar spacing is to wide. So I would NOT recommend that cage for mice. Id say go for a aquarium or a bin cage. Best of luck!
Thanks, hope you have good luck with your Dwarf Hamster!
Hi emi! I got my mice new bedding and it is super dusty😬 I had to wipe dust off off them bc they were so covered! Do you have any recommendations for dust free bedding? Also thank you for you’re help I was able to get my mice thanks to your channel😊
Zooplus has Dust free hemp! It has 0 dust and is pretty cheap! It can take half a bag for a detolf, we get dog food from there!
ive been wanting to get mice and i actually thought they would cost more
thanks for the info
Okay I’m building a two story double cage for my hamster and possibly another animal (it’s based of Erin’s Animals test tube) there’s been a male mouse in a local shelter for a few months now and since there are no hamsters in need of rescuing, I’m doing research on mice if I want to rescue him.
Edit: floor space is 1,056 sq inches
This video help me to find out how much a mice cost and what it needs I really want you on my I think I'm going to wait until I'm older and I have my own job
I feel like my biggest problem would be if they chew on my stuff. Do they do that a lot??
Another great video ❤️
I'm afraid your video came too late to help me keep my costs down. My mouse was free, being a wild mouse. Her original cage, a Kaytee 1 level starter cage, ran $40. I already had bedding, bowls, food, and a couple of toys left over from when I had hamsters. But then I watched videos, to catch up on mouse care since it has been about 35 years since I used to breed them, and was shocked to find my mouse cage was inadequate. So I ordered a Prevue 528 ($80). I also found that my mouse wheel wasn't adequate so I bought a Niteangel Silent Hamster Exercise Wheel ($27) and a few more toys: Dono Hamster Guinea Pig Toys ($18). Then I watched videos about the more natural environment cages which made my home made ones, out of plastic containers, seem inadequate. So I bought a Niteangel Multi-Chamber Hamster House Maze ($27). And I didn't have much in the way of hanging toys and hanging sleeping areas so I bought Prevue Hendryx 62801 Naturals Coco Hideaway with Ladder Bird Toy ($11), Niteangel Suspension Bridge for Hamsters, Small Pet Ladder ($8), Rat Wooden Climbing Bridge, Handmade Mice Straw Hammock, Parrot Natural Wood Swing, Hamster Cage Hanging Chew Toys ($14) and two PIVBY Hamster Bridge Wooden Mouse Ladders ($12). I also wanted to give my mouse some soil to dig in so I bought Espoma AP4 4-Quart Organic Potting Mix ($10) to put in a shoe box in the cage. And to create a natural floor, to the cage, I bought Small Pet Select Aspen Bedding ($28), Rocks for Succulent Plants or Bonsai Garden, 3lb Bulk Bag ($10), Kaytee Timothy Hay ($4), and Galápagos (05213) Terrarium Sphagnum Moss ($7) and a spider plant ($16). Once everything was in the cage I realized I needed some climbing rope ($17) and I also needed a way to cover the corners of the cage as my little mouse could slip right through the bars: PS Direct Hardware Cloth - 24 Inch x 5 Foot Multipurpose Galvanized Mesh - 1/4 Inch Square Openings ($17). And while I had some food left, from my hamsters, I wanted more appropriate food and treats so I bought Natural Apple Sticks ($10), Kaytee Fiesta Mouse And Rat Food, 2-Lb Bag ($5), TradeKing 1 lb Dried Mealworms ($15), and F.M. Brown's Tropical Carnival Farm Fresh Fixins Treats for Rabbits, Guinea Pigs, Hamsters, Rats, Mice ($6). All total (and I'm not done yet by any stretch of the imagination) comes to $382 or 289 pounds before vet bills. Obviously I could have probably halved these costs if I could have gone out shopping but I'm in the highest risk group, for COVID, so I shopped online. Our local thrift stores often carry small pet supplies plus I'm pretty handy with tools but I didn't have any animal-safe wood to use. And if I could have gone shopping I'd have gone with a bin cage but the only ones on Amazon required buying multiple bins which brought the cost up higher than the Prevue cage. Fortunately I had lots of gift cards to use so my out-of-pocket costs were greatly reduced. Still, people need to realize all of these small costs add up quickly so they need to be prepared before acquiring a mouse, rat, or hamster--especially here in the US.
What would you recommend from your experience if someone wanted a starter pet?
Probably something non social such as a hamster, although their care can be quite complex and the minimum cage size needs to be met, they don't have the same long term commitment as a social animal like mice :)
Where do you get your mouse toys?
I love your videos❤️ your mice are so cute
can you use normal rope from like B&Q for them to climb on?
Hi, I love your videos and I hope you can give me advice on my new rats. About a month ago I got rats from pets at home and I’m finding it tough to tame my rats. One of them is very calm and shy and mostly scared but the other one is very curious, he just wants to run away any time I open the cage or let them out. I’m not sure how to let them out anymore without running away. The curious one ran away behind my wardrobe and we spent 5 hours trying to get him out and then breaking it to get him. I’m not sure what I can do to make them feel better and where to let them out so that they can be safe and not run away. Please if you can give me advice. I’ve been watching your channel for a while and I love your videos and your rats are so cute! You always give useful advice.🥰🥰🥰
My bin cage was 12 and 3 for the meah
Ive been wanting a mouse for 4 years now. My parents got me a hamster for chrismas when i was a freshman and I didnt know anything about them so I didnt know what i needed and looking back i felt bad for how i started out. For the next chrismas i asked for a nin, just a bin for my girl so she didnt have to live in a 10 gallon tank. It was a little smaller than a 80x50cm but she seemed a lot happier. My mom thought it was to big, and when she passed my mom asked for the bin back even though it was a chrismas gift 💀. Now ive done a ton of reaserch on mice and i want to make it right, but i think im only allowed to get one so im getting one male mouse and planning on getting him a bin i saw that was 40 inches long and ik my mom is going to flip but ive got the money and im gonna make sure that baby boi gets the best i can give him. Hope i get everything i need soon to finally be able to be a mouse mom 🙏
My little mousy Fudge was watching with me:)
Nice video! I was really wondering about the price rage with mice.
I need help I got 4 female mice and one ended up being a boy I noticed about a day and a half later how do I know if my females are pregnant I separated him straight away as I noticed but I now don’t know whether my other 3 are pregnant or not ?
I too thought mice would be cheap, now I spend about 500,- € just on their home. 😂
It's a diy cage with 120x90x90 cm out of 3 storage racks with two level in total and 5 doors at three sides to be able to clean it. I think it was about 250,- in total by now. Also I needed 30 kg of beding because it is up to 30 cm deep and 1 m² big. And in a big cage there is a lot of space to fill too, it was about 250,- € just for beding, houses and toys (tunnels, roots, wheel, bridges, rope, ...). For food I spend another 100,- I think but it should least some month and it is high quality. Also I've got some food in ears like some sorts of millet and flax and sunflower heads and so on. 😁 I know I'm crazy.
Soon I will drive to a foster home to pick them up, I'm looking forwart to that so much. I will get a cute group of about 8 to 10 castrated males. 🤗 I really hope they will be all happy with their new home.
my mom had pet mice which were partly my brother's when he was a baby, we had a giant basement, and she set up a GIANT cage throughout almost the whole basement, it sucks we had to move :(
It is so sad when mice are looked at as feeders and are treated horribly in pet shops! Thank you because I am sad to say if it was not for me finding your channel I would have mice eating nuggets from pets at home in a critter trail. Also I am currently dealing with pet loss is there anything you would suggest to help?
Remember you gave them the best life you could. You were their human, and they loved you just as much as you loved them.
@Margaret Madden Thank you I really hope your dog will be ok! Vets are expensive and rubbish sometimes but if you have not been I think it is a good option if you have been then I really hope they make it
@@kirin1230 :)
@Margaret Madden Oh no! Pet loss is something hard and painful but just know they had a good life and are no longer sick or in pain. May they rest in the clouds
Hi. Im just wondering where you get your aubiose from. I buy the same brand and it costs me £25. Currently im a mum to hamsters. But recently my adopted robo passed away. After alot if research im expanding the cage and adapting it for some mice. Your videos are helping so much. My sister lives off your videos. Haha
Ok so i just checked and they no longer sell it anymore. Any tips for where to buy it would be helpful as i currently use it for my hammys
Yeah my birds are just. Wow. Who needs food when you can use your paycheck on your parrots😂
What is the food mix recipe, you make for your mice?
It cost me around £90 to euthanise & cremate my gerbil!
You can also insure mice using exotics direct but not always worth it as unlikely they'll get so sick you need insurance to help cover costs. I never bothered insuring my new gerbils but I insure my indian ringneck, budgies & cat as they more likely to have higher bills.
Insurance for mice is approx £15 each. £65 excess for £2000 a year.
I would recommend Yvette Rowntree at Scarsdale in Langley Mill if have small animals that need surgery (mice castration.) My local rescue Burrowed Hearts users her too. I also had a vet at Ambivet operate on my budgies toe called Jade McKinlay and budgies pretty delicate so I imagine she could do mice too.