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im still worried

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Question
my mouse is making even wierder noises and has finally came out of her tube but it it normal for her to turn into a wood pecker (noise) she has beeen punching her paper towell roll tube and biting a whole in it she is still getting pudgy and i finally got her out of the tube and into her real bed by putting her fave treat in there (one lil sunflour seed) my limit to give her a day is two and food and water normal. the last few nights she spent all night building something in the tube but she is making a cat/butterfly noise purring and flapping wings really fast. is that normal....im sorry this is confusing but i am still talking about my mouse.

p.s why cant i find my other questions

Answer
The wood pecker noise is probably her shredding chewing and ripping the cardboard tubes to make her nest. The flapping noise could be her tail vibrating when she marks her scent with urine. Noise you need to watch out for are high pitched loud squeaks and wheezing.

Sunflower seeds are a mouse favorite. They will come in her regular mouse or hamster food and a handful may contain 6 or 7 a day. Please don't limit any healthy foods such as nuts, seeds, fruit or vegetables as she will eat as much of the foods as she needs to produce healthy offspring.

Feel free to include as many different foods as possible. Stay away from anything sugary, salty or high in bad fat such as crisps etc. Mice will love fresh fruit, vegetables (not spicy), crusty bread, nuts, seeds, rice and small pieces of cooled cooked potatoes. Especially for pregnant mice try to include fromage frais, cooked eggs and small pieces of cheese. Remember to remove any uneaten food after 24 - 48 hours.

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