Rodents        05 ноября 2018        884         0

Decorative mice. Description, features and care for decorative mice

In the modern world, the content of decorative mice is becoming increasingly popular. This trend is due to the fact that such pets do not require a lot of space and care, while most of them have a rather amusing character.

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Description and features of decorative mice

Decorative mice belong to the group of rodents and are therefore quite prolific. Prefer nightlife. Home-made decorative mice attract attention to themselves by the fact that they calmly walk their hands on the owner and even get joy from playing with him.

Since all mice are deservedly considered carriers of worms and ailments of an infectious nature, it is advisable to buy a decorative mouse in a special nursery or at an exhibition. This is due to the fact that it is there that there is almost a 100% chance that the rodent was given all the required injections.

Today such animals are very popular among breeders. Thanks to their work, many types of mice have already been created, which differ in the type of wool (simple, elongated, curly, satin). And, of course, it should be noted varieties of colors decorative mice:

1. Monophonic. Mice have one “pure” color, there are no blotches — white, blue, red, black, gray and others.

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Monochrome Decorative Mouse

2. Tan. The mouse has one main color, on which there are shades of saturated-red color.

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Decorative mouse tang

3. Fox. The mouse has one main color, on top of which there are white burn marks.

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Decorative mouse fox

4. Marked — on the body of the rodent there are spots and zones of color that create certain patterns (tape, Dutch, broken colors).

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Decorative mice labeled

5. Motley — against the background of the main color there are bright specks of various colors.

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Colorful ornamental mouse

And this is not the whole list, there are even mice in color, resembling a Siamese cat or a chinchilla.

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Decorative mouse Siamese color

Naked mice are becoming more and more popular — the hair is so short that it seems as if it is completely absent. Below are photos of decorative mice of various colors.

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In the photo naked decorative mouse

The content of decorative mice

It is advisable to hold these pets in a metal cage or in a special glass terrarium (be sure to close it from above using a grid). Glass and metal is ideal for such animals, because in the case of a dwelling made of wood, they simply gnaw and then squeeze through the slot.

It is desirable to choose a dwelling for a mouse, where he will have a lot of free time, this is due to the fact that these animals are quite mobile and cannot sit still. At the bottom of the dwelling, the mouse must be lined with chips or paper (it should not be painted in any case).

So that the pet is not boring, it is advisable to purchase and install various toys in his house — a ring for running, a potty, branches, a ladder. The little mouse house must be at a decent distance from hot batteries and windows, especially if they are constantly open.

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Every day, pet feces and various kinds of garbage should be removed from the pet’s cage, it is necessary to wash the feeder and provide clean water. Twice a week, chips shaken at the bottom of the cage or paper is replaced.

Regardless of the breed, decorative mice do not immediately get used to new people, so expecting that immediately after the acquisition, the mouse will go into your hands — you should not.

In order not to emotionally injure a pet, it is necessary to equip his dwelling so that he has the opportunity to hide in a corner. When moving to a new place of residence, the mouse spends most of the time in the shelter, leaving it just for the meal.

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It should be remembered that mice are group animals and without communication they close in themselves and may even die of longing. Therefore, if there is only one mouse in your house, it should be given a little time every day.

Decorative mouse care, for which includes and concern for her emotional state, will live much longer. In the process of feeding a pet it is strictly forbidden to make sudden movements or raise your voice. If you follow these rules, then soon the animal will begin to recognize its owner and will gladly go into his arms.

 Nutrition

One of the frequently asked questions when buying this kind of pet is «what to feed the decorative mice.» The answer is simple — almost everyone. Mice are illegible in food. Adore, there are such products:

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  • corn;
  • oats;
  • barley;
  • corn.

Occasionally they can be treated with a small amount of seeds. Favorite dishes for them are cottage cheese products, cheese and egg white (boiled). It should be remembered that these pets, like any other living organisms, require nutrients, so you need to buy them dry food.

Due to the fact that the metabolism of rodents is very high, it is required to constantly monitor the fullness of the feeder. To reduce the likelihood of problems with the teeth, mice should be supplied with sprigs of fruit trees, they will grind their teeth about them. In no case can not add to the diet of pet data such plants as:

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  • wolf berries;
  • celandine;
  • bracken fern;
  • nightshade;
  • dope

Elements in these plants are dangerous to the health of mice and can lead to immediate death.

Reproduction and lifespan of decorative mice

Another topical issue today is “how many decorative mice live”. When answering this question, it is necessary to repel the appearance of mice, for example, Japanese decorative mice, have a life span of only two years. But for whites, this period reaches five years.

Regarding the appearance of small mice, then everything is simple, reproduction occurs during the whole year. At the age of 35–40 days, mice are ready to be fruitful.

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At the same time, males are slightly more delayed ripening than females. The birth of females occur at night, and in one litter can be from 5 to 9 mice.

As a result of the information received, it can be noted that, despite the dislike of simple mice, decorative rocks simply conquered the hearts of people. In addition, the price of decorative mice varies from 50 to 500 rubles, which makes it possible for almost everyone to take a new family member.

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