Should I help mom mouse with new litter?

Question
hi natasha,
i have baby mice that are roughly 1 day old and i'm wondering if there is anything that i should do for the mum justy to make it easier on her just because it's her litter. so if there is anything you can recomend including dietry relations that would help alot

thanks alot,
steven

Answer
Dear Steven,

The main thing you have to do is make sure she never runs out of food or water, and give her privacy in the nest. You also mustn't hold her for very long because the babies need her.  I recommend not touching the babies until they are 7 days old, and then handling them once or twice daily.

These past answers of mine will answer many other questions you may have:

http://en.allexperts.com/q/Mice-3824/2008/8/mouse-reproduction.htm

http://en.allexperts.com/q/Mice-3824/2008/2/mouse-babies.htm

You will find links to YouTube videos of baby mice of various ages here:

http://en.allexperts.com/q/Mice-3824/2008/8/mouse-reproduction-mating-babies.htm

Please feel free to write with more questions.

squeaks n giggles,

Natasha