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Mum and babies
Hi,
I rescued a little creature that was just about to be eaten by a Magpie and I didn't think that it would survive the night but I am very pleased to say that it did and not only that...I was also surprised to find that she had had three babies.
My question is: please can you identify her for me?
She has brown fur and a tiny tail....no more than 2" and tiny ears....they do not stick up.....they lay very flat to her head....she is quite adorable and also.....she seemed to know that I was going to help her.
Also, is it possible that you could tell me how and when I can check to see what sexes they are? as i don't want to run the risk of more babies.
I have taken pictures of her and the babies ( Babies are 10 days old in the pohoto's) (please see attachment)
I would very much appreciate your help and any advice you can give me on keeping them?
Kind regards
Jacqueline
AnswerDear Jacqueline,
Those are the most beautiful, adorable mice! What a lovely color. This site lists all the mouse species in the UK; though there aren't pictures here, it will make researching easier:
http://www.animalcorner.co.uk/pets/mice/mice_species.html
These are common American mice-- I don't know how common they are in Britain:
http://web.extension.uiuc.edu/wildlife/directory_show.cfm?species=mice
http://www.thefunmouse.com/info/species.cf
our most common is the deer mouse:
http://www.sdnhm.org/fieldguide/mammals/pero-man.html
I hope that gives you a start. Sorry I'm not up on my British mice!
Here is a link for sexing mice, both babies and adults:
http://www.thefunmouse.com/info/sexing.cfm
Do write back and tell me what they are! I'll have to "refuse" your letter, just so you know.
squeaks n giggles,
Natasha
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