How to Tame Pet Mice

This is an excellent video on taming small animals: • TAMING YOUR HAMSTER - ...
Additional Info:
Moving/catching a mouse: If your mouse panics when it sees your hand coming for it, do not grab at it, instead use the paper towel roll method to catch and move it. Put the roll in the cage in a place you know your mouse will most likely go when frightened. Gently herd the mouse towards this place. When the mouse goes into the roll, put your hands over the openings and move your mouse. This is much less stressful to your mouse, you do not want it to associate your hands with fear. Once your mouse trusts you more and is more relaxed, then you can scoop it up gently by placing your hands on either side of it and moving them under the mouse. Unless your mouse is very tame, never grab from above and never pick up your mouse by the tail. Picking up a mouse by the tail is seen at best as disrespectful by the mouse and at worst as very frightening.
Healthy treats: Every mouse is different so experiment with what your mouse likes best. I have found that almost all mice LOVE peanut butter and cashew nuts. Cashew nuts though should be given in moderation because they are very fattening, your mouse can become obese very quickly on these, something that is not good for its health. It is best to cut a cashew nut into very small pieces for trick training and give no more than one, maybe two cashew nuts a day per mouse. Peanut butter is also very fattening, but with it there is also the risk of choking because it is so sticky. Only give a tiny bit to your mouse at a time so it does not choke on it. Peanuts can also cause allergies in some mice, leading to excessive itching and very rarely to shock, although I have never had this happen to any of my mice. Peanut butter is a great training tool with mice, but be careful with it, watch for signs of choke and/or allergy. Most mice will be fine, but the rare mouse may have problems. Sickly, weak and elderly mice are most at risk of choking on peanut butter.
It can sometimes take a while to get mice addicted to peanut butter or cashew nuts. Initially place some in the food bowl, it may take a while for them to try it, but once they do, most will become addicted quite quickly. Other favorites are sunflower seeds, meal worms, millet spray, lettuce, wild greens, ice/whipped cream, cheese, bread, cookies, cake, mashed potato, baby cereal, rolled oats, pumpkin seeds, dried banana, cheerios. Anything with sugar only give sparingly, too much sugar can lead to diabetes.
Babies: If you breed mice, start handling the babies gently when they are 4 to 7 days old. Handle them all at the same time so they all smell the same to mom. Try not to stress mom out too much, preferably you have worked on gaining her trust before the babies are born. Socializing mice to humans when they are still in their mothers nest will make them grow up more trusting to humans and as a result they will make better pets. Mice who make better pets will be more loved and therefore more likely to have a good life. Genetics also play a role, so do not breed mice who are very flighty. Confident, easy going mice will usually make better pets.
Hand raising: Hand raising a mouse from a pinky, under a week of age, will guarantee that your mouse will be 100% trusting, as loving and affectionate as a tiny dog. But it is very time consuming and risky. Only attempt it if you have two weeks available for feedings every two hours, night and day, you have done all your research and you have all the supplies handy before you get the baby mouse. Only hand raise a doomed baby, one meant for snake food. There is a significant risk that the little mouse will not make it, hand raising is tough on them. It is only ethical to do it with a doomed baby. This way the baby has a chance at life, a very good one as a much loved mouse, even if it has to endure some discomfort in its first two weeks of life. Before you try this, watch my video series 'Raising a Baby Mouse 1-10'.
Neutering: Male mice make better pets if they are neutered. It gets rid of male mouse smell (which can be very strong and unpleasant) and mellows out their temperaments so they are less restless and less prone to stereotypic behaviors like excessive scratching. It also allows them to live with other mice, something that is very important to the mental health and happiness of a mouse. In my experience, neutering a mouse is only slightly more risky than neutering a dog or a cat and well worth it.
This is an excellent video on taming small animals. It is about hamsters but it also applies to mice: • TAMING YOUR HAMSTER - ...
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[@animeknightx]

my mouse used to escape his cage just to cuddle with me miss that little guy

[@ambriadaniels-dovolis7496]

awww thats amazing :)

[@marioisawesome517]

what happened to your mouse?

[@ambriadaniels-dovolis7496]

Mice only live 1-2 years so....@ Mario

[@sun_chariot6141]

Awww, what a love bug! ❤

[@lazysquxd6306]

Awww

[@vindurverndari]

1. Feeling Safe 2. Finding Food 3. Novelty 4. Family and Companionship 5. Acceptance and Approval I think these would tame me as a human lol

[@johnyblaze1961]

Same here i guess it applies to all lol

[@Nu_Wen]

Anvot that can be done in our heads though, we don't strictly "need" it. It just happens for us. On the other this is a list of needs, something you can give to another, you can't really give philosophy unless you teach it.

[@theblade73]

Then i think you are animal verndari :)

[@adomasalcore3]

XD

[@99faucon]

That's a great way to look at it.

[@alexhazen662]

This person obviously knows how to treat animals and create a wonderful environment for them. I learned a lot by watching this video.

[@tmright18]

I had a big rat. It was so tame that his "cage" was a huge open tank which he could climbout of any time he wanted, then walk on my desk, and from there even my bed. It would not often get into my bed, as from there he could not get back in his tank. He would sometimes at night though when i was sleeping, and it would scare the crap out of me. He was also a bit cleptomanic. Stole all my stuff, watches, tv-remotes, socks . Pro tip : When you go to the petstore to pick a mouse or rat, be sure to pick the chillest one of the lot. If all the buggers are running around , and there is one fattie just chilling like he doesn't even care, THAT"S your guy .

[@stevencampbell4088]

tmright18 xDD

[@lilacroses3292]

Or it could just be that he's ill

[@beckstyles3467]

+tmright18 lmfaoo

[@jennanuntavijan]

Hahahaha the tip

[@BrookelleBlasphemy]

RIGHT! I always go for the fat lazy boy animals

[@krystallvinter7438]

I'm so in love with their paws, they look like tiny hands :) mice and rats are definitely some of my favorite pets.

[@Carlie_flower]

yay! me too! I have 3 rats. I want mice too but I already have too many pets x)

[@krystallvinter7438]

Carlie Flowers you can't have too many pets, bro. never too many.

[@Carlie_flower]

Mili Latuu hahaha true that! Never too much animal love!

[@dmand2353]

+Mili Latuu Same! I have owned both and they are awesome! I have some babies atm can't wait to see them grow up!

[@Leta409]

It looks so cute when they stand on their hind legs and their arms are just floating there, they're so tiny compared to their body.

[@BetterPlay]

watched this video the other night. Made me want mice. Got paid today, so went and did just that. You are very right about how they are just joyful, and they make you happy. needed a little bit of that in my life. thank you

[@mirandafjdj]

Good for you !

[@yasuke414]

Shouldve gotten rats

[@kiwigirlNZ]

ch282 mice don’t cost much. Buying them a cage, filling it with everything they need, getting food etc all mounts up.

[@ambriadaniels-dovolis7496]

Ch a good blend of all foods- veggies, fruit, some meat,lots of nuts, and a healthy seed mix-no corn.

[@serialmae2809]

Same

[@stephaniesmith3544]

The first mouse I had was a light brown female named Miranda. What struck me here is the fact that mice mostly only tolerate hand petting and I instantly felt very lucky to have had Miranda, whom I would set on my lap while sitting, and just stroke her until she closed her eyes and slept. When I stopped, she would snap her head back and ask for more... She was a beautiful companion, people underestimate how lovely and intelligent mice are.

[@CreekValleyCritters]

I am hearing from more and more people who had mouse raised mice who behaved just like hand raised mice. I have met one mouse so far who was like this. It seems most of these mice were kept singly and had a human who gave them a lot of attention and a lot of freedom. They also had the personality that predisposed them to becoming so trusting and loving. They are mice to be treasured. The only way to guarantee you will get a mouse like this is to hand raise a pinky, but it sure is a lot of work.

[@ZoeyKoKo]

CreekValleyCritters I have had two mice and one rat that I didn't hand raise, but acted much like your hand raised ones. The mice in question I purchased because they were so ill, and the store I was in would just throw them in the trash when they got bad; so they were an unplanned purchase, and I took them right to a vet. I spent probably a week with each of them (both different times) just holding and hand-feeding since they were so weak, and I kept them just a few inches from my bed until they were 100% better. I think that intense amount of bonding time was what did it. Momo and Moo were soon introduced to other adult mice, but they continued to beg for attention, melt when I pet them, sit on my lap or shoulder while I worked, and even groom me often. They are such amazing little creatures. As the two in question got old and their time was approaching, they would restlessly shuffle around their cage until I picked them up to hold, and they'd sleep soundly in my hands or lap. I was there for both of their final moments, and they just seemed so at peace when I was there with them, in stark contrast to the passing of their cagemates.

[@Bitplex]

This video was the catalyst that solidified my decision today to go and buy two beautiful little females. My first mice ever, and I'm 31. I've always owned cats and dogs, but restrictions where i live now only permit small pets, and thanks to this informative, humble and honest video, I've committed for the long run. Today marks exactly 18 months since I lost my dad, the best person in the world. I'm excited to be deserving of a little companionship again. Thank you so much.

[@ashleyngo6741]

so sweet and im so sorry for the loss of your dad

[@Bitplex]

@@ashleyngo6741 thank you so much

[@MalachiSoccer]

@@Bitplex im so sorry too :(

[@popsicIes]

How did it go?

[@enb3810]

@@popsicIes Also curious

[@misscasualty]

The tiny bowls ❤😵

[@DarkMiss]

[@moitreyeebhattacharjee6350]

Cute

[@paulahobson2381]

You ARE the mouse whisperer...you express beautifully the joy of having mousie friends in your life.

[@QueenofSilence101]

This channel is making me like mice more than hamsters. How dare you...

[@TheFlippyNioa]

Mice are better ;)

[@RedHatGuyYT]

Plus, rats live longer.

[@oliviadavies4345]

Silver wolf no, they all live relatively the same amount of years.. 2-3:)

[@interia342]

no it depends on how much you care for them

[@mslita09]

Wow, what a jerk. You can like both equally.

[@tean7592]

I actually started crying, my mouse sonic which was male died supposedly from old age in 2012 i had him for 3 years, well, be died 6 days before his 3rd bday. I remember how quickly sonic got used to me, my mum told me when she was driving home from the pet shop with sonic in the passenger seat in a box she heard a scrapping noise and looked over tothe box to find him sticking his head out of a hole he had chewed! Mum kept on having to push his head back in the way, he was always a cheeky little buggerbut well behaved, he seemed to be attached to me from the first time we met, he was only a small little baby, fluffy and he was white with light and dark tan spots all over. I guess he got use to me quicly. I did spend alot of time with him and i moved twice while i owned him so he had a few long road trips, what a lucky mouse, i wouldn't go anywhere without him. The reason i cried while watching this was because the last few weeks of his life were lonely, i became very busy with highschool study and testing weeks and would only be able to interact with him every 2 days, so when mum came into my room that night, 20th of June 2012 i was so upset, i felt as though i was the one to blame and wouldn't stop crying. Sonic was buried in my backyard. I wish i paid more attention to him on his final days he was truly the best mouse anyone could ask for

[@saloch3741]

Rest In Peace Sonic the mouse...You will always be remembered for your amazingness and kindness...

[@betsycooke5259]

Thank you Tea for your heartfelt share about your pet. We had a hand raised Saddleback Rat, named Skunky. he was simply adorable! He went everywhere with us, in my front blouse pocket. At night, during storytime, he would sit on my lap and actually face the storybook we were reading and look at the pictures. He really seemed to understand it. I could tell him to get in his cage at night after books and he would! He was like having the most loving companion for myself and my son anyone could ask for. I can see why you cried when Sonic died. I still sob sometimes over Skunky, because he was so loving and true and so much a sweet presence in our lives.

[@leodavies9383]

don't cry for not comforting him he must be glad that he was in a safe home and people that actually cared for him

[@Jack-dp4lg]

Rip Sonic

[@RavenStars260]

Awww, you made him have the best life possible and I'm sure he understands. You will see him again one day!

[@roscurro]

This comment section is literally the sweetest thing i've ever read

[@ZoeyKoKo]

The last few minutes actually had me tearing up. I was nowhere near as experienced as you when I got my first mice and rats, but god, that connection you feel for the first time when they look at you and you know they're letting you know how much they love and appreciate you, it's truly a magical experience. When I got mice, I expected something like a hamster where they only tolerate your existence... but mice, if you spend enough time with them, just have this intelligence in their eyes when they look up at you. There is no doubt in my mind that my babies loved me, and knew I loved them right back. As sad as I was (and still get sometimes) that they have passed due to their terribly short lives, I wouldn't trade my days with them for anything in the world. Even your educational videos are beautiful and uplifting. Seeing you interact with your pets, it's so easy to see how deeply you care for them, and it's moving beyond words. You are a wonderful person, and your furry family is so lucky to have you!

[@audireptiles63]

My little Dorothy is very tame! However, she's old and sick. All we can do is make her last days the best. She's a tough girl, though!

[@samarpiene]

***This is all about love*** If we could be so loving, caring, respecting, full of patience with eachother, the world could be such a peaceful place! Thank you so much, you are touching me deep inside!

[@ThePeople090]

That's what she said... But yes, good speech!

[@dasha4429]

Frau von Bödefeld lmao

[@SisilKabir]

That has got to be one of the best pet videos I have ever seen! As a pet lover myself, I can understand why we humans need to understand that our pets need love and security just like we do, but in their own little way... Kudos to the owner of these mice, for keeping them in such a model way! Thumbs up!

[@lokevoice]

It's 2 o clock in the morning, I have an exam tomorrow and I don't even own mice. Can somebody tell me what the fuck I'm doing here?

[@helin8920]

RegularRaccoon 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@sasha_6552]

+RegularRaccoon Completely ignoring ur sleep and boring school stuff by watching an adorable happy video about cute tiny little creatures :3

[@lokevoice]

Johny Blaze ?

[@AndyArtsy.]

shut up boy or girl this is sweetns

[@ezzyfan3116]

How did the exam go?

[@Jordiebun]

This is such a cute video, the mice seem very happy. Adorable !

[@riseabove3082]

I think I just learned so much by watching this. I can tell your mice really love you. You definitely know what you are doing and appreciate you posting this video.

[@fkgabbana]

Ahh their little hands! The have five fingers! And don't even correct me by saying 'paws' or 'toes.

[@krashwulf6860]

paws*

[@krashwulf6860]

toes**

[@imsomenie2843]

Syd the Kyd There's the door...

[@Aurunek0]

I thought they had 4...

[@HardKore5250]

Awe 😺

[@Nanciefy]

Oh my God this made me tear up. I wasn't expecting that.

[@rebeccapink6398]

I KNOW ME TOO!!!!

[@johndawd4616]

Rebecca R me also though im not gay

[@sera_sarzad]

Same here. I miss my mice...

[@jatedah]

really love this video and just everything about it- the music, subtitles, visuals

[@lizardtails4214]

I just bought my first ever mice--four little girls that I absolutely adore, and this video is the best thing I've found yet for helping get them to trust me! Thanks so much for making it!

[@MyLittleHammys]

Beautiful as always, I love watching your video's :)

[@DarkMiss]

I'm looking into getting a few pet mice and this video is so awesome,cute and helpful thank you!

[@Name-fc8dg]

your captions made me feel touched... awesome video

[@bridgetcafarella6017]

All these mice on this channel are adoreable and she cares for them so well.I have had mice as pets for over 20 yrs. but continue to learn new things about them every day.I really appreciate these videos!!

[@DiamondJazz101]

Wow. ^3^ I love ur pets. There are so cute. And nice job making this video on how to tame pet mice.

[@JoiieeJo]

Awh... Such cute, adorable little mice. Toby reminds me of my hamster, Lilly (R.I.P.) She had black and white fur just like him.

[@euterpe_exe]

Happy lil' mice

[@clutterbuggy]

this literally made me cry. very sweet. thank you for helping me learn more about being a good mouse mom.❤️

[@monahussain4045]

They are such happy little things💜

[@queenofdeadness]

Thank you for sharing how wonderful, intelligent and adorable your mice are.

[@Spiralsmile]

This is so sweet to watch! My super nice little cat Joanie sat and watched the whole thing with me in awe.

[@the3bananas363]

This was so helpful! I got two baby girls yesterday. You are right they make you so happy!Thank you for the help!

[@showbizcec4985]

//mice are so cute! I don't get why people hate them.....

[@NealMouse9140]

Showbiz CEC Some People Are being mean to Them, cause They will see a Mouse in their house and scream, but mices are Cute, but not Rats

[@curse7469]

rats are cute too!

[@leslycantero8523]

This was amazing this helped a lot 🤗

[@lukewilkinson3778]

I love this clip! Its so heartwarming! I love that you love your mice so much. They are so lucky to have someone who cares for them so well. And you give really good advice too! I love mice! Thanks for sharing!

[@dudecrazy1490]

Wow, it so good to see someone who is so kind to these cute little creatures

[@reyjomardaluz3027]

Toby loves to drag things around.. Funny little boy

[@HeroFlame]

Couldn't be better timing =) I'm getting my mice very soon and I was worried about how I'm going to be taming pet store mice!

[@Bl00ka]

Your mice are absolutely adorable x3 I wish this video was out when I got my pet mice :) Such a great video!!

[@cheesernater]

God I teared up watching this. Seeing how you describe your affection for these mice is amazing

[@amelialyons116]

this is so incredibly cute

[@HardKore5250]

Amelia Lyons awe 😺

[@roblox13player41]

When I have my mouse in his smaller cage (I keep him there at night sometimes if my cats are in my room) and when I put my hand down he automatically knows he's going to be put in the bigger cage so he crawls into my hand 😂 I don't know why I find it so amusing

[@izzywolflover]

This video has been so helpful with taming my boys. Thank you so much.

[@puppylover2369]

I just wanted to say: thank you so much! You've helped me with my pet mice so much, and helped me raise an orphaned mouse named Stuart (actually NOT after your Stuart.) You are an amazing help!

[@karkatvantus]

This made me think of my hamster who pased away about two years ago and now I'm sobbing because I miss her so much she whas the best pet I could have asked for

[@ValEmaDany]

I used to train chickens almost the same way, oh happy times...

[@rebeccapink6398]

Lol!!!!!!

[@gosenskat]

This video is SO helpful! Thank you!

[@BreezyLush]

What a beautiful video and adorable little loves. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@JayCreates]

Wow thanks, such a nice watch, god bless them, and you :)

[@Just-Darcy]

I just got 8 baby girl mousies and they are amazing pets so far! They eat out of my hand and I am working on getting them to climb into it. They're so precious and sweet.

[@ambriadanielsband4132]

That post made me smile. :)

[@JulianaAlvarezArgote]

Gosh I work in the lab with mice and was looking for ways to handle mice gently causing less stress for them. This video made me cry. Really wonderful job!!

[@stallionx1574]

awwww. those tiny bowls are so adorable.

[@frozeneagleeye6518]

My love for mice 🐹🐁😍❤️

[@amritanair9445]

aw ure such a nice hooman :3

[@kalt7990]

With more folks like this beautiful person, we may one day be able to domesticate these small, fragile, and yet extremely lovable, smart and unique critters. These vids never fail to uplift.

[@jennafriel895]

this really helped me tame my wild mouse, Zeus.keep up the good work,creekvallycritters!

[@thecdymavrick2.060]

ITS SOOO CUTEEEEE 😍😍😍😍

[@wolfiium]

How did I get here from fish videos

[@coolpikachu9378]

+XxWoLfxX115 by clicking on it...

[@421idk]

you are amazing for making this video , thank you

[@FelisDestructicus]

This person is so nice. It's heartwarming to see him/her share so much care, and understanding, towards a species normally so abused by our species. =)

[@rutabega8166]

I enjoy your videos very much. I had a pet rat ages ago. She was tame, affectionate, and intelligent. She was potty-trained and friendly to cats. My question to you is what makes you prefer mice?

[@CreekValleyCritters]

Rats are wonderful and much easier to bond with than mice. Mice though are much easier to keep, the small size equals a lot less time spent cage cleaning and more time just enjoying them. Mice are also a much better animal for film making and for being creative in general. They are tiny, magical and exquisitely beautiful little animals. For me they are much better than rats, although for most people rats are a better pet.

[@mikemoos]

I've had rats, mice, hamsters and gerbils. Mice are the most fun to watch, Gerbils are the most fun to play with, Rats are probably the smartest, and Hamsters are sweet with tubes all around the place. The other rodents tend to chew up tubes made from plastic, in my experience. I had a hamster that would sit on top of his wheel and he would balance it with his body, so he wouldn't slide off. Then he would hold on to the cage bars, and gnaw on them. It was pretty funny. He looked exactly like Hamtaro, and when i say exactly, i mean exactly.

[@WaffleCopterGAMES]

I had a mouse a couple years ago and the little guy warmed right up to me and was letting me pick him up and carry him around from day one. I dont know if this is normal or if i just got a very friendly one. I miss him and this video makes me want to get another one.

[@CreekValleyCritters]

You got an extra friendly little one :)

[@gingerisevil02]

That was my experience with my first mouse. We were inseparable from day 1.

[@talkingfez1265]

Me too!

[@NatureNvibes]

So beautiful 😍 I love your videos and your love for mice!! Best pets ever!!!

[@DoeDonDoe]

This video is so sweet, gentle and cute I could cry. I am this gentle with all animals even the bigger ones. Reading their body language etc to develope a safe comfortable relationship.

[@thatwsfanboy7148]

THEY'RE SO FREAKING CUTE OMG I WANT ONE I AM GETTING ONE OMG MAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHHAA THEY'RE ADORABLE AHAA :')

[@wolfgangouille]

I found out what they prefer here is pine nuts. Well I live in France, so no peanut butter or any shit like that. I also give them baguette, camembert, and wine. Just kidding, they don't like camembert.

[@mikemoos]

None of these things are originally French. Good job. I guess the name Camembert is French. Baguettes are Austrian. Croissants too. And wine is a bit older.

[@wolfgangouille]

I just say that those are the things we find easily in France, not necessarily that we invented them. In France we call croissants and pains au chocolat "vienoiseries" which means "from Vienna", so we know.

[@calamityredgnat9356]

wolfgangouille I know this is irrelevant, but when someone says "baguette" and the first thing you think of Lafayette , you're indeed Hamiltrash

[@kodynor]

Amazing tips! One day I will get mice :) Loved the little part with Stuart, & Toby was great at tipping dinosaurs :D

[@CowGirlAlex223]

This helped me so much! I just got my very first mouse a day ago and I had no idea how to bond or earn his trust with him and after watching this video we are starting to be the best of friends ❤ Thank you so much !!

[@dominiquekoldewyn9372]

what dose it feel like when they bite you

[@CreekValleyCritters]

Mice rarely bite, usually only when they are really scared. Biting ranges from gentle nibbling (they are just checking you out to see if you are food, there is no ill will and it is easy to train them out of this), some extra territorial little males may attack your hand when you go near their cage, this ranges from feeling like you are being pecked by a very tiny, but very angry little bird to all out bites that draw blood and then the most painful, deep bites that a very scared mouse can give you when you are restraining them.

[@sera_sarzad]

Mice nibbling on your fingers actually sort of feel nice...

[@belle369]

I have had my pet mouse peanut for almost two years. I know that is old for a mouse, but she has not been acting like herself. About three months ago her cage mate, clover, died 😥 I try and play, and interact with her a lot, and she normally has the proper food and cage setup. I said normally because she is in a critter trail cage for now because the glass table we had her regular cage on broke, so for a day or so she is staying in my room in another cage. Is that why she is acting strange? Or is it old age? Or is she sick? Please help! Edit: I just made a video for you to see on my channel

[@erikmoore9966]

THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR HELP

[@tinklvsme]

This was very informative. Thank uou for sharing your thoughts on mice. :D

[@selfishminecraftpro8092]

am i the only 1 to come learn how to make my mice happy or no

[@oliviadavies4345]

No, male mice should ALWAYS live alone.

[@CreekValleyCritters]

Unless neutered by a vet, then they can live with females without having tons of babies.

[@oliviadavies4345]

CreekValleyCritters ohh okay. I assumed you were to put males together!

[@coolcat5714]

Flawless same goes for many humans ....

[@littlepetkingdome7492]

Madz the best pair of mice you can keep is a neutered male and a female

[@davent1998]

oliver II I have 2 male mice as pets.... they mostly sleep together and groom eachother sometimes. thats good, right?

[@robinaah1176]

this is so emotional omg why am i cryin over these lil mice

[@band3kafsh]

A really wise and useful and entertaining video - thank you!

[@Al-kw3jh]

Hi, what a wonderful video! I have a dwarf hamster and love her beyond everything, but she got very ill and we took her to the vet. She is now on pain killers and antibiotics (I hate to force her to take the meds twice a day, but I know she needs them) but we not only took her back home, but TWO MICE. The mice are albinos, very small (each less than 20 gramms I would guess), sisters, and over 6 months old. They were deserted at the vet's porch, and she (the doc) could no longer take care of them. She never took them home, since she has a ton of cats herself (I think 16?) but always kept them at the vet office. They were always on their own, and are very fragile and scared. She trusted me and my husband enough to ask as after all this time to please take them and give them a loving home. So we did, our hearts melted at the sight of them... They are home with us for 2 days now and I love them dearly (they still have no names). I think that both are blind, I'm not sure though. Taming will be incredibly hard, since they are "fully grown" and were never really wanted by anyone. I hate to see them being so scared... it breaks my heart. ❤️ We already ordered a big cage for the girls and are waiting for delivery to give them way more sapcr. We never expected to get mice in the first place and I'm using every free minute to read up on their needs and how to accomodate them. I am very patient and want to make them feel loved and at home and your video gave me a good idea of how to start this... since both mice are already grown-ups I don't know what approach is the best. I'm offering them new/ fresh food, took out the plastic things from their old cage (they would chew it!?) and gave them a big bowl with fresh organic food-mixes, including some of their "normal" food (which is an atrocity! It hurts me to think that they had to feed on these blank, stale pallets for their entire life). Night 1, within half an hour both girls sat in the new bowl, cuddling side by side and ate for a whole hour!! I sat beside them and would talk to them, so they would know I'm there and mean no harm. They are very curious and seemed to love the things I offered right away. I offered my hand with seeds and other treats multiple times, and both seem incredibly tempted but nervous. I always leave the treat, when I remove my hand, and they take it. It's now day 3 (we brought them home the day before yesterday), and they don't like my hand near them, but they won't run away scared but rather walk away somewhat slowely now if I'm too close, and they always check to see for treats I left. I feel like this is progress? I'm ranting, so sorry! I'm just overwhelmed at the moment with the new life. We never wanted mice, and now we can't imagine being without them... it's incredible. Long story short: I love your video, it gave me a good idea on what to work on next and I'm far from knowing enough about my lovies... thanks for sharing your tips! Much love ❤️

[@graceharrison2566]

Your mice are so adorable and sweet!

[@elliotgriffith2237]

This really works! I have a pet mouse named Pax, and at first he wanted nothing to do with me. I tried many different things and he was always scared. Today I'm so happy because I kept going and this is the first time he ate anything I touched!! Thank you so much!

[@rarasirius3795]

I know that you have a beautiful heart. I send you so much positive and loving energy. Thank you for being you

[@D3CES]

thx so much for your advise! i love your vids creek!

[@piechikeen7706]

Loving this so glad I subscribed

[@ambriadanielsband4132]

Remembering how precious Toby was

[@majagwozdz2017]

That's a really informative and beautiful video.

[@atalayanelson1483]

I truly loved this video 😊 I love all of your videos but this one made me cry a little it was so sweet at the end 😌🤧💕🐁

[@XxStormHorsexX]

I really enjoyed watching lil Toby tip over the dinosaurs. Super cute.

[@imwatching4us]

"Can you help me with this biiiig one?" (big green dinosaur more challenging) so cute! The best advice given for anyone considering keeping mousies 🐁🐀 💝

[@catelyngrace3870]

you have amazing refreshing ideas! thank you!

[@x13Batsx]

Mice playing with toy dinosaurs is the cutest thing I've ever seen! 💖 🐁

[@pennypaton3079]

Oh my goodness, I had some sneaky tears watching this video. This is my favourite of all of your videos... Thank you so much for your knowledge... Your mice are amazing and you are such a beautiful mouse mumma.. thank you, thank you, thank you 🥰🥰🥰🥰😍😍😍😍

[@markquadrozzi3384]

this is a wonderful video, such great habitats.

[@pamperles2357]

Keep making mice vids there amazing infact your amazing thanks for making videos you have helped me so much through out my mices lives I thank you so much for making videos

[@CreekValleyCritters]

Don't worry, more mousy videos are on the way, super cute ones of Toby caring for a baby mouse :) It is just that I am interested in more things than just mice, I really want to do this Lake Diary......

[@kyleebiggs6515]

I really enjoyed this video. Thanks! :)

[@cecilia7259]

I just adopted two weeks ago, a young male who's very intelligent and healthily curious. I'm up to the smear-something-on-the-fingertip step but needed to know what to follow up that with. This video was the answer to my question! Thank you, as it's very humane and it keeps the expectations real.

[@CreekValleyCritters]

If you can, buy some baby food cheddar flavored corn puffs from you local grocery or drug store, you can find them in the baby food section, well at least you can here in Canada. Mice just LOVE these and will tame down in no time with these as an incentive. Otherwise just continue to treat him with a lot of kindness, empathy and respect and he will come round, most lone males do, you just have to be patient. If you give him lots of reasons to look forward to you and are quiet and gentle around him, he will learn to trust you.

[@truecrimefacts4786]

Nice video I really enjoyed it! Well done

[@mholy3084]

I am really looking forward to getting a mouse after I saw your videos. I always loved mices. 💕🐁