HOW I CLEAN MY LARGE MOUSE ENCLOSURE

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Cage cleaning videos are so satisfying

[@jhowardsupporter]

Too much work. With my cat I pretty much just had to go pat her whenever she demanded pattings, wash her ceramic soup bowls she eats out of once a week (30 seconds) and wash her trays whenever she feels like.

[@bones1026]

@@jhowardsupporter ok? nobody cares... if mice are too much work, just dont get them. no need to whine about it in the comments lol

[@animalgirl1013]

Agreed!

[@megequestrian8692]

I’m so happy that there is a hamster youtuber out there. My sister got a hamster 🐹 and I got a rat 🐀. Thanks for making amazing videos xx

[@viktoriajenna8567]

right, it’s so peaceful

[@iluvDanielRadcliffe9]

I love how people try to shame you for stuff and then you explain it and it just shows that they don’t actually know what they’re talking about 😂😂 Love your videos! Well done!

[@MotherOfWednesday]

Omg the mouse shimmying up the pole. Died of cuteness. Beautiful cage set up. The thing about setups like this, that ppl don't realize is, it is really enjoyable to clean and rearrange. And so worth the effort to watch your babies thrive in an environment you have provided

[@ruthm1384]

I'm contemplating this type of a cage next, my current single male mouse has a traditional wire cage with tube tunnels. But I love the look of the glass tank/terrarium and they are more roomy usually too. But I dreaded the cleaning! I didn't know it could be this easy. I'm just used to removing the top part of the current wire cage and washing both parts directly under tap. But once you showed us how easily a terrarium can be cleaned, I think I'm going for it! Thank you!

[@jordanaw8125]

Okay how are your mice so big n cute ahhhhhh. Mine is a year and it’s still such a tiny size

[@user-uf9jx6mv6u]

Jordana W a year is over half their life span they probably won’t grow much more x

[@tatum_belle8858]

I’m setting up mine to be naturalistic so this is really helpful. Thanks for making all of you videos your amazing!

[@giovannisingergs4159]

This video has given me some ideas that I would like to add when I got my mice

[@jakevlogs5770]

Cleaning enclosures is the hardest part of pet owning for me because I have scoliosis. The way I do it to make it easier on my back is by taking smaller loads.

[@anthony_lovett]

I have scoliosis too! My guinea pigs have a large enclosure on the floor so bending over all the time can be ouchie lol

[@divingismylife5208]

Your videos just keep getting better and better!!!!! 😍😍😍😍😻😻

[@elsie26]

I am getting mice and I have done plenty of research, most of which has been through your videos! They have been such a big help to me and your voice is so relaxing as well 😅

[@squarelivknight]

My rat cage is 6 feet tall and 2 storys and its so hard to clean xx

[@no-nq8dj]

im assuming you have a dcn- i have 3 and yeah they’re so annoying to clean haha

[@sophiarolli5892]

It is important to have higher with rats tho

[@PlanterMan]

Thanks...Ive had my rats for 5 weeks, and now Im thinking about getting one of these cages, and getting mice! LOL. I will hold off for now...but its fun to dream! Love it...and so inspiring!! Thanks!!

[@missykim510]

What a beautiful home for your mice! They are very lucky.

[@seanmcdonnall849]

i didn't know it was so easy to clean a mouse tank i've been looking forever to find a video to show me how to clean one.

[@MACKYBOY-41]

All your videos are quite helpful. Thank you.

[@noemipastvova9187]

How often do you clean this enclosure? I'm sorry if you said that😅💕

[@saraxjayne01]

8:40 🤗

[@noemipastvova9187]

@@saraxjayne01 thanks

[@Kil3y.A]

Soooo helpful!! I’ve been Benj watching your videos lol I really can’t decide whether or not to get rats or a mouse. I watched both of your cleaning videos just so I know what kind of work I would have cut out for me. And honestly I thought it would be a lot grosser and harder to keep clean but it seems that if you know what you’re doing it’s not that bad!! Can’t wait to get some cute little fuzzy’s Great video as always 🤍❤️

[@sarahames7250]

Watching your video gave me the knowledge to help out my temporary visitor(mouse) and supply him a better habitat for the winter. Unsure if I'll be releasing him back to the wild(found him in my toilet after knowing about his presence in my house) or if ill extend his habitat and give him some friends. More research is required to finalize that decision but I'm grateful for your information and videos

[@twitchcnpskies2497]

Thanks for the important info on mice. Because of your info we got mice. Thank You!!!!!!!

[@gretagunther7538]

At 1.01 one of the mice kick some bedding on beat with the music LOL 😂

[@megsautumnpepper4379]

This really helped me know how to clean my cage thank you!!

[@AprilLee-on8nv]

I usually put some towels and toys in the bathtub for my little friends while I clean

[@eiviqssv]

My mum: what do you want to be when you grow up? Me: one of Emiology's mice xD

[@iipastelpickle3080]

Hi Emiology So basically I use a pet spray to disinfect my rats cage but it's scented : lavender, lemon , strawberry and I feel a bit idk. .......................meh cuz they have respiratory problems and u said to stay away from scented disinfectant. How do u make your spray?

[@Emiology]

I just buy white vinegar and fill half the bottle with that, half with tap water

[@iipastelpickle3080]

OMG thanks emiology! 😊

[@Mandy-dh8oc]

Oh my gosh... BEST INTRO

[@kajarudnicka3518]

At school i was at german and i asked how you say pet rats and the teacher said "I don't think that anyone would have a rat" 😬🙁 so i said "Well I have 2!!" And everyone started saying rAtS in that annoying voice smh

[@whenanxietykicksin1102]

I have rats as pets => Ich hab Ratten als Haustiere :) Some people are just not intelligent enough to see the beauty in such amazing creatures.

[@tishasobhax]

I'm sorry that, that happened

[@soph4850]

@@whenanxietykicksin1102 I learnt this a few years ago :) upon asking my teacher about the word guinea pig she was like can’t you pick something else I was like no

[@jdg357]

Pets are more well behaved than people's children 😅😅🤭💁🏽‍♀️🤷🏽‍♀️🤷🏽‍♀️

[@markmursic804]

Ur mice are so cute I hope I can convince my parents to accept there tails :)

[@melaniemaitre8983]

ikr, my parents are letting me get mice after my hamster, but they were really hesitant because they thought they were gross for having long tails. in my opinion it makes them cuter :)

[@sherissaelise]

I live in Australia and exotic pets like hamsters aren’t allowed here so mice and rats are our only option for a small fluffy animal. Rabbits and guinea pigs are also allowed.

[@annasullivan4719]

Our cat brought us 3 baby mice. 🤦‍♀️ we tried to locate the nest but we can’t find it. So now I’m currently taking care of mice that appear to be about 2-3 weeks old. One is much smaller than the other two and is the only one really interested in kitten formula. They have all started nibbling on oats and it looks like they can drink from the bowl. We bought food and set it in the cage but no one has touched it yet. The smallest one drinks the least if at all from the bowl. She’s also the friendliest and wants to be held as soon as she sees the hand come down. I think the other two might be male. Anyway, now that we have them, we are hooked and plan to keep mice as soon as these ones are grown enough to release. I’m a bit nervous about keeping wild mice, except the smallest of the three is so friendly it will be hard to let her go. I just want to say thank you for your videos. I had no idea how awesome mice could be.

[@kirin1230]

Can i get an update? So sweet of you to care for some orphaned mice. I hope they're doing well.

[@annasullivan4719]

@@kirin1230 Hi. We released them about a month or so ago. They did really well and took right off into the brush to find their new home outside.

[@kirin1230]

@@annasullivan4719 Aww, hope they're still going strong!

[@eden-qi4yd]

Would you use a blacklight maybe to be certain about problem spots?

[@millie965]

I actually have a question about rats, see I have 2 and I'm planning on getting anouther one now that they are a little older but I wanted to know wether they would accept the new one properly.

[@Emiology]

Babies should always be adopted / bought in pairs. It really depends on your rats but most will accept new rats when introduced properly. I have videos on introductions

[@isabellachalmers6344]

Thank you this was quite helpful since I just got three girls❤️Also your mice are so Cute🥺

[@Sindri27]

I'm glad I saw this. I was wondering if mice would do well in the detoft. I currently have a Syrian hamster living in one. I love this enclosure and so does he.

[@chloespencer5028]

I don’t own mice but I’d love to in the future once I move out! Just a quick question - I live in Nottingham in the UK and have only ever come across mice in a small pet shop which I wouldn’t purchase them from so where could I find mice needing homes where I live? I don’t think they’re very popular in the UK but obviously you managed to get some gorgeous ones! Also - do mice do well with sand baths or are they something that they don’t need / use? I have gerbils who love sand! Great video :)

[@girligirlish1]

I had the same problem with rats! Being in Leicester i was only able to find one breeder and she was on twitter only so it took me months to find her. You may have to travel if you cant find anyone in notts online

[@youdroppedsomething4334]

Rescues? Also I’m sure you could find a breeder looking on various websites. I don’t live in the UK so I don’t know how it works up there but I would suggest trying to find a breeder

[@Carla-xs2if]

I got my male mouse on pets4homes

[@σρα-ζ2φ]

this is beautiful! it'll be my birthday in 2 days, and i am getting 2 female mice, this was VERY helpful! how many gallons is the enclosure?

[@nzpaws]

I'm slowly beginning to hate the detolf 😅 I moved one of my roborovskis into the 115x60cm rectangle pawhut cage which both he and I are loving! Do mice like to burrow/dig?

[@whenanxietykicksin1102]

Why don't you like it anymore? I'm just curious since I have one.

[@nzpaws]

@@whenanxietykicksin1102 its very narrow so it's hard to fit enrichment in, and it doesn't allow for much burrowing room unless you build a lid that is elevated

[@whenanxietykicksin1102]

@@nzpaws oh, okay. Maybe it's not as good for other small animals. I've got lemmings and they thrive in it since I filled tons of bedding into it and they primarily burrow. So it's perfect for them. I just cover the edges where the most bedding is with the glass that is normally used as shelves in the detolf. But lemmings don't really climb. Thanks for the reply :)

[@JuliahistoryLover]

I love your Merch! Super cute 💗

[@GodlisopodR]

Hey. Love their inclusure and all your mice! :) I have 5 females myself and 2 of them were introduced to my three about 5 weeks ago and were getting along just fine in a big tank (close in size to this) but recently they started fighting a bit more often and chasing each other with lots of squeaking. Just curious if you have any tips on helping the fighting settle down? I also remember you saying when you got three more the group dynamic was much better- could adding more be something that could settle them down?

[@H-DA]

Since the vid is 2 years old, did your cleaning routin change since than? I wonder because such a deap clean is not recommended in my home country unless there is a parasite infestation or an introduction but it seems like you do that on a regular base. Would you still recommend that way of cleaning?

[@bellaschannel6478]

I use a mixture of clean and cosy and aspen in my detolf for my girls I worry way to much about them and was wondering if this was alright ? Lovely sett up btw!

[@Emiology]

Yes that’s good! 🙂

[@Pizzpott]

Lol...and I used to sometimes regret that I only had to clean out, disinfect and air-dry all the surfaces of my 3-tier rattie cage once a week, and replace all the hammocks with clean ones, clean and disinfect toys etc..etc..(always on Sundays)....

[@MrsV03]

Spot cleaning 5 days and cleaning bedding only once a month? I was cleaning out the bedding every week. * Putting some old bedding is a good tip. I'm only 2 wks into mouse ownership.

[@paramjotkaurfineart6780]

So many questions... Is the abios needing able to hold their burrows? Is it better than teabag bedding? Doesn't keeping so much of the dirty bedding to put back later also mean that it still smells?

[@unlikewyn]

Hi! How much bedding do you need for each clean? Also how expensive is it? Thanks :) love your vids btw hoping to get mice but just researching right now :)

[@alannabrownlee7298]

What hay did you use? And where did you get the ropes

[@xoxonian9207]

What cage is this? Its amazing!!

[@adriennedochia2342]

i have the same detolf as you! i'm planning to get 3 female mice

[@mau17v]

do you deep clean their enclosure every time you clean it or is it like a once a month thing? i'm planning on getting mice and so obviously i want to have as much information as i can

[@Emiology]

With this size enclosure once a month, and then cleaning things like wheels and platforms once a week of pee etc

[@mau17v]

@@Emiology okay, thank you so much!

[@wisdomfox857]

​@@mau17v to make it easier you can use a shock vac you don't even have to take the mice out you can suck them up with the bedding they love it

[@cavscout1739]

My cat was enthralled. Thumbs up - would watch again!

[@vene7749]

Im getting mice soon and have been watching all of your videos, whats the best way to clean wooden toys if pet safe protectants are hard to find? Does the water and vinegar soaking work good for all wooden toys?

[@anemoniii1609]

Hello Emi, could you elaborate a bit more about soaking the wooden parts? What water to vinegar proportions do you use? How long do you let it soak? How much does it affect the wood? Thanks a lot!

[@Emiology]

I spray the wooden items with the 50/50 water vinegar spray. And then I’ll fill up the bath with hot water to let them soak for an hour. Depending on the weather I then just put them outside to dry and the sun does the rest! It doesn’t really affect the wood much but over time things do have to get thrown away

[@Bailee-Plays-Roblox]

I am very very late but what pellets do you give mice I am looking to get some I just want a recommendation

[@donkeygal2854]

Please do more Christmas cafe reactions I need more inspiration!! You only did a few last time it would be great to see more!!!! 😃😃

[@rosethefrench]

I feel so bad each time i clean their cage bc I feel like they're scared and its just like i broke their house and their entire city lmao😭😭

[@markmursic804]

Hi, this is a question that I’ve been researching but I have found many different answers. How many mice can you put into a 20 gallon tank, and what’s the best size?🐭

[@kimmetje8091]

In my opinion, 3 is the minimum and the maximum amount of mice for a 20 gallon tank. It’s quite a small enclosure, so I really don’t suggest putting any more mice in there. But this is just my opinion. See how you like it and how your mice feel in it😊

[@markmursic804]

KiMm Etje thank you I think I’m going to get one boy❤️

[@angelynenarvaez1195]

I might have missed it , or I'm just plain dumb- but what do you do with the dirty bedding and poops. how often do you have to clean?

[@laurelk1010]

Would you recommend the Prevue 528 for mice? I have a larger bin cage that I would attach it to. Thanks!

[@Emiology]

The bar spacing looks too big on that cage!

[@laurelk1010]

@@Emiology Thanks. I am thinking of mouse-proofing it with chicken wire so they can't get out. (My mice really love to climb so I wanted a wire cage.)

[@athyawa]

Link to the bedding?

[@Damfy]

Love the video! do u know any good rat bedding that's rat safe?

[@kaleleaff]

Damfy the best rat beddings are aspen, paper based beddings, and fleece with cardboard or puppy pads underneath, NEVER use cedar or pine bedding or beddings that are colored or have dyes/scents!!

[@bennetbugler6184]

Where did you get your chamber hide?

[@charlottewolf3509]

Me: watching The video: gets to 0:10 Me: that's a big mouse.....

[@little.animals]

A rat*

[@slurpwis]

1:29 wHAT IS THAT ADORABLE MOUSE AND WHAT IS ITS NAME

[@pixolot3o3o8]

I'm getting a huge cage for my new arrivals

[@asutahealth]

Thanks now I am not feeling OVERWHELMED!✌

[@Bailee-Plays-Roblox]

I am very very late but what pellets do you give mice

[@madeleinehahs6257]

where do you get your bedding? I just got mice mice and am spending a lot on the tiny bags of paper based bedding!

[@TheTinyHerd]

I get 178L bags of paper based small pet select bedding from Amazon for $39

[@sophisticatedopossum]

Thank you ❤

[@bumblebeeag8732]

What sort of bedding shall I use?

[@three.7757]

Hi I was wondering how often I should clean my mouse cage I did look it us and it said 1 a week but is that spot cleaning or no

[@heidinielsen3342]

How often do you clean your mice cage

[@tmc5503]

How often would u clean a mouse cage with only 2 to 3 mice in it ?

[@Carla-xs2if]

How often do you recommend cleaning out my mouse cage? I just got him it’s just one male mouse he has deep bedding and 450 square inches of floor space. I clean my hamsters out once a month but wasn’t sure if it’s the same for mice as they smell a lot more

[@Emiology]

With a Male you might have to do it more often but once a month for a large enclosure is usually good ☺️

[@Carla-xs2if]

Emiology okay thankyou so much, your videos are really helpful ☺️xx

[@darcy.granda]

could you do how i clean my lepord gecko incloser? i really need some help. i have been watching the channel Lepord Gecko but they use diff and i use an eco matt. my geckos name is nessie!! he's amazing!

[@darcy.granda]

i meant they use dirt

[@i.robles5785]

Darcy, DONT USE ECO EARTH!!! Leopard geckos can get respiratory infections from the dust! Put them on paper towel or tile. Very easy to clean. You mentioned a mat, those can collect bacteria and trap claw tips like nobody else and are hard to clean.

[@bluexmoon3419]

I have 2 mice and i can’t get anymore rn bc my gma won’t let me and idk what to do is it ok if I just have 2 female mice and if one dies what do I do I’m so confused

[@RageDeRuin]

You say you do spot cleaning in between, but what does that entail? I've been cleaning out the cage for my 3 girls every week and it's getting rather expensive so if I can change that, it'd be nice.. they just pee on the water bottle so much and it's so bad smelling! 😅

[@Avocetexotics]

What bedding do you use?

[@Emiology]

Aubiose

[@merlin4real]

Going to pick up first captive mice. Thought of you.

[@jessephillips2328]

That’s an amazing cage! I have a 50 gallon bin cage (850 square inches) that I want to add mice to, I already have 1 male and 2 females. Does anyone think 6 mice could fit comfortably in that size? It’s only about 100 square inches less than the detolf. Thanks!

[@carpetstudios2265]

Hi I have 3 female mice and I have a problem. Do your mice ever holed each other down and lick each other to the point of thinning hair? If so how do I stop them, because I read on lots of websites and it said that do it for dominance, but it gives on answer. Please help me, it is making my mouse really sad.

[@Stapledxbunny]

These mice be living better than me!

[@ashlmtl]

How much bedding do you get through per month with an enclosure this size? Do you top up when you spot clean?

[@Emiology]

I got a big bale about 3 months ago and use it for my rats and mice and I’ve only just ran out ☺️

[@horeseynotinkeltoe1665]

i love mica and i asked my mom and she said i can get a mouse on christmas

[@openotaku]

I have a question. What are you supposed to do when they pee all inside their wooden houses and stuff? Like in the floor of their wooden houses? If i soak them in water, they’ll come apart. So how do i clean it?

[@Emiology]

I soak some of mine and they’re okay, spray them with vinegar and leave them out in the sun which works quite well ☺️

[@openotaku]

@@Emiology oh really?😍 thanks so much! I’ll try that!

[@SuperMichael996]

I got this random idea... 3d printed playgrounds/little houses/tubes/slides in the enclosure... I don't know if the material (PLA or whatever it's called) can be harmful if the little ones chew on it. I got the smarts to design the things but I really wouldn't want my lil ones choking :< What would you do?

[@zephiek5400]

how many times a week do you have to clean a bin cage????

[@Emiology]

Depends on the size of the bin cage and how much bedding it holds ☺️

[@sqyie]

Once I get rid of my guinea pigs, I'm thinking about getting 2 or 4 mice. Should I do a naturalistic or a more colorful cage? Could I use a clear reptile cage? Should I do it spacious or a bit crowded? And how much bedding should there be? I hope you answer my questions, sorry if you have already answered these in previous videos, and I'm really excited to get mice! 🐁💕

[@Emiology]

Why are you getting rid of your guinea pigs?

[@sqyie]

Emiology - I can't take care of them anymore. My dad hates them and treats them horribly. They have to stay in the garage and we have no room in my house, and I want to give them much happier lives and homes. I am keeping 2, both father and son. Thank you for responding, although!

[@Emiology]

@@sqyie If theres certain reasons such as smell etc that makes your dad treat them badly, i suggest holding off on getting mice because it will be a similar problem and its not fair on the mice. Its completely up to you what type of cage you do though, you can use a reptile tank, the more crowded the better when it comes to things in the cage it makes them feel secure, and you want a good thick layer of bedding a few inches deep :)

[@sqyie]

Emiology - Alright! Thank you for responding. I'm new to your channel and I'm already loving your videos!

[@tech_critter]

Hey! Question, is it easier to clean mouse waste off plastic or wood?

[@Emiology]

Plastic!

[@tech_critter]

@@Emiology Ty!!

[@tarcbarbosa]

Bonsoir! How often you do have to do that?

[@Emiology]

Once a month

[@asbyce5071]

i have a question! what beddings/ materials/brands are okay for mice? i've been watching any of your vids doing research cause i'm getting 3 female mice soon!

[@oliviarose4208]

There are alot of great mouse groups on Facebook!

[@Hardcoremutt]

Hiya! I've done all my research on mice, but there's one thing that always has me questioned, and there's nothing that confirms my question. Can you use disinfectant by itself to clean out your mouse's enclosure? It would be great if someone could answer this for me! Thank you😁⚘⚘

[@ariellegreenstone6165]

Arctic Fox Ah alright so i don’t have mice, i have rats, but my answer is yes and no. You can use disinfectant, but try to get the most natural and unscented stuff you can. Many stores also sell pet safe disinfectant specifically for this purpose.

[@bailytiger1793]

I just got 2 boys I thought I saw something about not using glass containers/aquariums? Because I wanted to get mine something like this would it be ok for them ?

[@sleepylark]

Male mice are aggressive to eachother, I think you're thinking of rats? Rats you can't keep in a glass container like this because the ammonia build up can kill them. Mice you can.

[@bailytiger1793]

@@sleepylark oh ok and I was talking about my rats haha thank you !

[@sleepylark]

@@bailytiger1793 no problem! ^^

[@animalgirl1013]

Cute mice

[@trinityrandt2333]

I notice you only have 2 wheels for 8 mice. Does that cause any problems?

[@Emiology]

No it doesn’t 🙂 if I saw any issues I’d add a third wheel but they don’t tend to use them much. They prefer running and climbing around the cage and if I packed it full of wheels I wouldn’t be able to add much else in

[@jay-iy5zn]

So...I got 2 mice a month ago and one of the mice that I got, there legs are just not working, every time he walks, he drags his legs along with him, I’m very scared at the moment right now and I don’t know what to do, I don’t know if my mouse has swimmers syndrome or something, I just need some help...please

[@Emiology]

He needs to see a vet

[@jay-iy5zn]

Emiology ok, I showed my mom him and she said we will take him to the vet

[@alecgaming8541]

Can mice have electro lights in there water

[@nutsafiso7609]

can u give me the link for this enclouser? btw how many mince can fit there? is it ok to keep there only 2 mice? what size is the enclosure? sorry if im being annoying

[@Emiology]

Just search for “Ikea detolf” ☺️ it will have the dimensions on the website for you. Personally I wouldn’t put more than 8 mice in here, two would be fine as long as they’re confident and it’s full of things for them to hide in

[@nutsafiso7609]

@@Emiology thanks! ♥

[@torismyth6975]

I have an ikea detolf and am considering getting mice. There is a breeder near me who I have vetted and checked out and will probably be buying from her. I have researched about mice and the only thing I am wondering is how mice many to get. Does anyone have any suggestions?

[@Emiology]

I recommend a minimum of 3. Start with three and add more later on when they’re older so they don’t start passing at the same time

[@torismyth6975]

@@Emiology ok thank you so much I wanted to maybe get 4 or 5 but i will start will three

[@dedamarendra7202]

Just asking, should I have 2 mice or 1 mouse?

[@Emiology]

Females should be on groups, males alone unless neutered

[@roryroseberry9582]

How much was your large enclosure? Love you!

[@Emiology]

The Ikea detolf is £60

[@roryroseberry9582]

@@Emiology Thank you!

[@mightybruno]

Fabulous job 😏

[@little.animals]

Just asking what bedding do you use? Is aubiose safe

[@Emiology]

Yes it’s aubiose

[@little.animals]

@@Emiology Thanks i thought it looked similar