Mice are nice, mouse info needed

[Christmas_Hamster]

I was wondering if anybody could help me with some information on pet mice. Thanks

[Husky15]

I've owned a good amount of mice before. I'm still no expert on them, though. But they do make good pets, and they're adorable. Just remember to clean the cage regularly or they wont smell too cute. And, as I'm sure you know, fresh food and water is a must.

Here is a site I just found; All About Mice. I haven't gone over it, so if some knowledgeable PT-ers find something incorrect on that web-site -- they're probably right.

[Christmas_Hamster]

Okay thanks I will take a look at the website.

I* haven't looked at the website yet but is a 20 gallon good for 2 mice? What brand of food is safe? And can the have wheels? And can the run around in run-around-balls like hamsters can?

[BitsyNaceyDog]

Okay thanks I will take a look at the website.

I* haven't looked at the website yet but is a 20 gallon good for 2 mice? What brand of food is safe? And can the have wheels? And can the run around in run-around-balls like hamsters can?

I think I used a 20 gallon when I had mice, I had 2 in it. They can have wheels, but I highly recommend one like this rather than one with spokes or wires. I never had a ball for mine, but they make small ones that would work for a mouse.

[Alasse]

I have 2 mice in a 2ft tank...mine do not have a wheel as i really dont like the wire ones due to causing tail injuries, and i'm having trouble finding a different type at the moment. All my mice get natural tree branches to explore though and boxes (i change them around so they dont get bored.

All my mice a fed a basic mouse mix that my pet supply store makes mixed in with a guinea pig mix, as well as supplimentary feed as well, including fresh fruit and vegetables

Yep they can have the critter balls...you can get real small ones suitable for mice

[Christmas_Hamster]

I would never bring a wire wheel into my house as far as I can see no small animal should have one.

A silent spinner would work right?

I would only need one more run-around-ball then because I have one that I bought awhile ago because it was only a dollar

I saw a couple of male mice who had been abanded by there owners they are still very young as the owners had only bought them the day before but they smeeled to much. (She had them in a 10-gallon with cedar shavings and a water dish). So how much space do male mice need to be able to be housed properly?