MOUSE PLAYPEN & ANSWERING YOUR MOUSE QUESTIONS

[@Emiology]

I hope you're all enjoying the video! Here is where you can get a 'playpen' like mine. Playpen: amzn.to/2ZQTb75 Please note that for smaller mice / dwarf hamsters you might have to tape over the slight holes at the bottom of the playpens.

[@Shrekoverlord]

I have four mice for a few months now,but there still not tame.😟🐁

[@Artemis3456]

For a singular long-haired hamster, would you have to have a play pen area?

[@goldenangelos]

When you threw the toilet roll in I thought it was a mouse and my heart omg 😂😂

[@Emiology]

Omg 😅😂

[@Art.and.Hamsters]

Ok, I know it’s been like four years, but can someone give me a time stamp? I think I missed it 😅

[@someonewithazeldaprofilephoto]

0:05 lmao :)

[@Art.and.Hamsters]

@someonewithazeldaprofilephoto oh thank you!! 😅

[@jennariccomini4301]

I am about to take home a baby mouse that is from a surprise litter we had at the pet store I work at, so I am really excited you posted this video so I can get some more information on mice. Also in honor of your first mouse Fig, his middle name will be Fig his first name is Finn so his full name will be Finn Fig. Lol

[@Emiology]

That’s so cute 😂

[@fruit5122]

Which pet store? If you don’t mind me asking

[@lizardtails4214]

I have that same 'playpen', I use it for my hamster. XD Fun story: I had eight mice (they're currently living with a foster due to my living situation falling apart) and there was one mouse in particular who did not like being picked up, and figured out that if she started nipping my fingertips, I'd put her down right quick. So then every time I went to pick her up and hold her, after about a minute she'd start nipping at my fingers, starting out light and then progressively nipping harder until I finally put her down. Definitely my bossiest mouse!

[@jocelynschuepbach881]

You've inspired me to get mice, so thank you so much! I love the video already, for being one of the first comments! Thank you, Emi 💜

[@anyadelaplane-yusem1413]

1:40 my male mouse does that when i try to refill his food or what not and I usually have to put my hand in the cage slowly and he will climb onto it or I put him in a house and carry him out and hes friendly when he is outside his cage.

[@phep6410]

Mouse shows are wonderful. The different varieties are amazing, I would recommend going to visit one, it's a great experience, especially if you are interested in the different types of mice.

[@laci-annmosher8780]

Mice are great pets for teens and adults. They are very fragile and quick! But they are so sweet and soft and gentle. I have 2 female mice and I adore them.

[@kanomarshall581]

I love your videos! I'm a male mouse owner, and I always appreciate all the extra info. You never stop learning about your pet, it's great so see videos like yours and the community that come to watch and comment on them, and I'm always grateful for what you've created here on youtube. Have a wonderful day!

[@jojooffaraway2675]

Love the Q&A with the mice. Would love one with rats as well :D

[@acommonkestrel]

Love watching your girls run around! I had a beautiful female mouse named Clove at one point. Unfortunately, she was from a pet store (didn't know better at the time) and she ended up with mammary tumors. So glad there are channels like yours to educate people on ethically sourcing mice!

[@ReptilianTeaDrinker]

This is the cutest playpen ever. :'( Those pink houses are ADORABLE! Your mice are adorable too.

[@Beccalikesbooks]

My mouse lunges at my finger when I stick my hand in their cage to get their food bowl, she doesn’t bite it she only smacks my finger 😁

[@Beccalikesbooks]

Sara lol mice are so much fun to watch and my mouse has somewhat stopped lunging at my finger

[@zoeyzoey19]

I work at an animal shelter and we get wild mice all the time and I unfortunately have to pick them up by their tails to place them back outside. It’s mainly to protect myself because I don’t want to get bitten since they aren’t tamed by any means.

[@amypalladino2584]

I really appreciate that my local pet store breeds their own mice rather than order in. And they are surprisingly well cared for compared to lots of stores out there

[@heathermagee5006]

Hey! This was yet again another great video- more mice videos love them, very informative! :) I am curious where did you get that purple flex tubing? I am from the us and I’ve literally looked everywhere even gardening and electrical sections in stores!!! That’s the one thing I’m missing!!

[@preciousratties7613]

Slygirl 76 I got mine on amazon 💖

[@dragonlilly1993]

I love your videos so much! I really hope after I finish college (In 8 years :( ugh XD ) I will be able to get rats/mice :D Your advice and informational videos are extremely helpful and informative. You deserve more subscribers! Ps yes I'd love to see more videos like this and hopefully your rats as well 💜

[@jessica_yt3841]

SphynxLilly i love rats and mice, i have 3 rats and they’re so amazing

[@bershelleparks5035]

We just got our first mice. A group of females. And I wish I had gotten them sooner, they are so entertaining and curious. Love all your videos, very helpful and informative. 👏👏

[@ajsherlock6222]

Love your vids! What kind of mouse is the white fluffy one? She’s beautiful!

[@kathryncarr9776]

I think her fur type is Rex

[@Kira-nu5dd]

One of my two mice recently passed away (rest in peace squeak), so I’ve been raising some baby mice to be friends with her and I’m excited to introduce them in a week or so. (They just opened their eyes today... It was so exciting!)

[@kyleewilson4831]

Your mice are adorable! 😍

[@somenerd9992]

It was really good to know that it is completely unsafe to have rats and mice together! I didn't know and was really surprised that it was!

[@mightybruno]

Just love your mischief I think they are so adorable to what. Good job with the Q & A 👍🏼

[@grace-sy8rs]

your mice are so cutteeee 💕💕

[@wolfgamer4236]

Awww so cute! my mouse just had a few babies! and this helped a lot

[@dianemannion5902]

I dont have mice yet but i was just wondering if a 55×39×26.5cm cage is big enough for 2 females or 1 male

[@patriciaroth1478]

I need a advice I got two mice from a pet store they're both females and then I rescued another female Mouse and one of my mice from the pet store does not get along with the one I adopted please give me advice on what I should do

[@ajingalls83]

I’m thinking of getting some mice, and I think I’m going to get the thing you have for a playpen, it looks very secure 🙂

[@moldybandshirt1045]

You are so creative and you are my favorite KZbinr

[@FluffyJellyfish]

I love watching your mice running around in videos! they are so adorable!!!

[@lindylouproductions9163]

Please do a rat q&a/play time. Love your videos! :)

[@kateforster123]

Your mice are so cute!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@kiaradormis4727]

Brumble is soooo cuteee. You are so lucky

[@freyadaniels1775]

I’m getting my mice tomorrow 😁

[@astroranger5528]

I thought that purple thing on the thumbnail was something else altogether 😂😂😂😂😂I had to take a secondglance of whose video I was going to be watching.

[@Emiology]

🍆 😂

[@ellawinters4346]

Oh gosh I always thought it was her food which I have changed what she been eating for ages but I think my mouse has mites 😬 Thank you for this video and helping me realise this lol

[@giovannisingergs4159]

I really want to own two male mice but I am kind of worried about the smell but I want to see one first before I decided to smell will bother me or not

[@coopersgrim3750]

My mice have a bathtub as a playpen Also what is the pattern/"breed" name of your dappled gray one?

[@claraoverforce6890]

Can rats use wheels (that is the right size for them) as i was wandering if i should get one for my ratties

[@nera1536]

You should get one but a really big one and they are usually 45 euros at least when I search for them in europe

[@lexis6676]

12:26 PLEASE HELP my vet said my male mouse needs friends and that he's missing hair on his back because he's stressed about being alone, but i just heard you say that he doesn't need a friend. so im wondering why he has a red back and missing hair :(

[@Emiology]

Mice are social animals, but unfortunately male mice 90% of the time will fight and kill other intact males. When its possible neutering them to live with other mice can be really good for them, but not all vets will do it. Stress would not be my first conclusion I'd jump to, I'd be wanting the vet to test / treat for parasites first, things like Mites is common on their shoulder and back area, maybe even something like staph or ringworm.

[@augusth8895]

If ur still looking for answers, research African Soft Furred Rats. They’re not true rats, they’re nearly identical to mice, just slightly larger and less tame. Usually bred as feeders. But, they can’t breed with fancy mice. Many house 2 ASFs with their males with success, but don’t expect to handle them much.

[@lexis6676]

@@augusth8895 thank you! i've since noticed that he is a rat not a mouse as i was told, he's doing great now, full grown, sweetest boy on the planet

[@mia_8895]

My auntie is breeding her mice and I’m getting 3 females although I have to wait till they grow up 😂xx she also bought from a breeder to they are a couple months old and love getting handled!

[@pixolot3699]

I have a question where do you find good quality secondhand rat cages because I've been looking on Facebook eBay and everywhere that I can think of but I can't find any good ones and if anybody knows where I can find a good rat cage from secondhand online secondhand and please leave a comment on this comment thank you

[@whynot2047]

The first mouse I ever got was from Petco and although now I don't support their pet trade anymore before I was knowledgeable on Petco and PetSmart the first place I ever got from their lives tell five years old ❤️

[@unpocolocokid7036]

Can mice be mentally unhealthy? I just adopted two female mice and one of them doesn’t really act the way a normal mouse would, she shakes a lot and runs away whenever anyone gets close to the cage. At first I thought it was because she wasn’t used to me, but the other mouse has warmed up to me already but the other one still seems very afraid of everything. She always shakes and walks weirdly. I think it was because I got her from a pet store and the owners probably treated the mice badly which caused her to be so afraid all the time. I think she has a mental problem, but I don’t know if mice can even get mental problems, and it could be a physical problem that makes her shake?

[@brimmyburner7530]

Yup

[@kirin1230]

Aww, poor baby. How are things now?

[@sherristrong4596]

I loved this type of video!

[@preciousratties7613]

Hey emi!! I know this is a mouse video but I have a rat question. I just got my first pair of ratties today!! How long should I wait before giving them their first playtime? A day, a week? And when I do, should I start with smaller periods of time and work my way up? Thank you so much, love you!!! 💖 If anyone knows please let me know! I want to know if I should give them playtime today, it’s their second day home! 😁

[@simonlloyd7862]

You should let them run around as soon as you can. Of you cant pick them up try coaxing them into a pet carrier.

[@preciousratties7613]

Simon Lloyd Thank you!!!

[@simonlloyd7862]

@@preciousratties7613 no problem any more questions dont hesitate to ask

[@preciousratties7613]

Simon Lloyd Hey I have another question. I just finished up with their first playtime and it seemed to be really stressful and scary for them. Plus I have to catch them before I put them in the pen & once playtimes over I have to catch them again, and they hate that. Should I wait til they are more relaxed and comfortable with me until I give them their next playtime, or just keep giving it to them until they get used to it? Thanks again 😊

[@simonlloyd7862]

@@preciousratties7613 mine were very skittish to start with. If you can try not to touch them to start with and mabey put them in there cage after they habe run into a tunel. They will seem scared for a few days but should calm down-just a part of the taming process.

[@danielletushka8636]

Do you ever sit in the play pin with them while they roam? Would that help them associate with you're scent? Do you think..

[@baileighstubbs9339]

I have rats but my mom doesnt believe me when I say I only have to change their cage once a week!! She want me to change it more. What do I do?!

[@nera1536]

Tell her that if you over clean they'll smell more because they'll mark(pee) more

[@dominosia107]

Is there a chance you could put a link to the shoe storage you used?

[@Emiology]

I bought it second hand but if you search for shoe storage on amazon a few will pop up :)

[@dominosia107]

@@Emiology thank you! I'm considering adopting mice (first time) and want to consider first all the ways that I can make their lives fun and exciting. Been binge watching your channel all day today 😂

[@beccah.810]

Your mice are so cute!

[@stephaniemarler9601]

This was mesmerizing. 😂😍

[@kyliemills6370]

Ikr 😂

[@kebell617]

I love ur vids! After a lot of convincing, my parents are letting me get rats! I’m picking them up in two weeks and couldn’t be more excited ❤️❤️

[@Crystalspets]

This was a great video its away good to learn before buying

[@rabbitquartet9273]

Yeh I'm leaning about them now but I'm not getting them for another 5 years lol

[@knitkit]

Is PetSmart a pet store or a rescue?

[@Emiology]

They’re definitely not a rescue. They may have rescues put their animals in the store but they’re a chain pet store

[@knitkit]

@@Emiology Is it still okay for me to buy my mice there?

[@knitkit]

@@Emiology I am in Cincinnati looking for a good local mouse breeder. Any recommendations?

[@emmastrouse_]

Hey I’m getting 2 rats soon. And I’m stressing I’m most likely going to buy a cage from Martin cages but do you have any recommendations?

[@wendybirkbeck2981]

I have bought 2 male mice four days ago. I found out you shouldn't house 2 males. The one does pick on my other one but no blood has been drawn. They do sleep together but I watch them carefully. We bought another cage so they could stay away from each other of they need to. They are silky's and from the same litter. Will they always fight or will they settle down eventually? Since we added the other cage the picked on mouse is getting more curious and friendly. What should I do? When I put my hand in the more confident mouse will run over, sniff at me and nibble on my fingers. It doesn't hurt at all but I take my hand away slowly. Should I stop hand feeding them or leave my hand in?

[@purpleunicorn9351]

people will obviously have different opinions, especially on this topic so here's mine. Some people do house bonded brothers together and it is all fine, but one they they could just turn against each other and fight until death. What I would do is house them separately especially since you already have another cage just to be safe. if you 100% trust them and think they will get along and not fight. if you do think they won't fight it would be nice for them to have some company but again, it up to you :)

[@clownboy3879]

Can I put only 2 mice in an ikea detolf

[@Emiology]

Check your previous comment i already replied ☺️

[@clownboy3879]

Emiology thanks I’m sorry

[@keshavbhattar1256]

Can u keep mouse in a hamster cage

[@peppapeppa8114]

Hi! So I am kinda looking into getting some female mice. Would a 600 sq in bin cage be suitable for 3 girls? Also if I did do that then how many time would I clean the cage? Each week every other week once month? If someone could respond to me please thank you!

[@ploopychu]

i got a male mouse from petsmart whos back legs dont work. i dont know if he was born like this or if they are broken yet

[@Emiology]

For a mouse unfortunately this isn't a very good quality of life to not be able to climb and use your back legs and if theres no chance of improvement you may have to consider letting him go :(

[@JeremyGoneWildPets]

Why yes I do enjoy watching mice play

[@joewitz49]

I have a total of 50 gallons of space for my mice (2x 20gal 1x10gal). I only have 3 mice in here, should I get 6?

[@annieodell8607]

I'm planning on getting 5 mice soon, but i just don't know how big a cage to get. What size should it be??

[@Emiology]

You’d definitely need quite a large cage, not sure exactly in terms of measurements but you’d definitely need something bigger than a 40 gallon tank. I have 5 mice in an Ikea detolf and couldn’t imagine them having less space

[@kyliemills6370]

My newest mouse his name is popcorn and he comes over and nibbles under my nail and I don't know why can someone help me understand why?

[@mei-pi7xu]

is there a brand and type of bedding i should get for mice are there any types that are bad for them?

[@mamabear4851]

Mei Percival a good brand is care fresh or clean and cozy if u want more of a soft type of bedding but if u want a more cheaper version but still perfectly fine aspen wood chips would be awesome

[@mei-pi7xu]

Hannah Is dumb ok tysm :)

[@alexandrac2472]

Any tips on how to stop from over barbering? My more dominant female mouse has made her friend almost bald on her face.

[@nikefallen2510]

I have a problem..... i have two female mice that I bought from a friend since they did not have time for them. The problem is there are literally noooo breeders, the only ones I have found are either not working anymore or is 15 hours away. I’m really scared and I don’t know what I’m going to do when one of them dies. They are only 6 months old but still, I’m kind of scared because I don’t want my other mouse to be lonely :(

[@ilovemyself9565]

Awwwwe super cute mice! I've got 3 new female rats. I have 5 girls & 2 boys now.

[@itzmais]

Super cute 💕💕

[@carolineevangelion4461]

I’m looking for rats around my area turn out the South Bay doesn’t have many rat breeders here in California!! I have this huge double story cage and no ratties even rescue rats are hard to find!!

[@alannabrownlee7298]

Can the detolf hold 4 female mice?

[@Emiology]

Yes

[@alannabrownlee7298]

Emiology thanks 😊 🙏🏻

[@imogengrace7]

I'm getting 4 female mice, and they are adorable but I don't have names.... Any suggestions?

[@Plonsho]

Also can you make a rat Q and A

[@kkll736]

I might be able to get 2 female mice because I can only afford for 2. Is it okay to have 2 mice instead of 3?

[@Emiology]

It’s okay, but you will eventually need to get more before one of them passes away, so that you’re not left with one mouse by themselves. That’s why it’s always good to get three, just in case something happens to one of them 🙂

[@joewitz49]

Where's the best place to look to purchase new mice?

[@quadded]

petco. you should call em first

[@user-nt8hq1vb7q]

I thought the enlarged picture of the mouse in the thumbnail was a cat for a second and I was s p o o k e d

[@savarnah8764]

I just wanted to ask if a 112 litre bin cage big enough for a male Mouse or a couple of females?

[@claraoverforce6890]

I was wondering if can rats can use this playpen?

[@Emiology]

Yes they can, you might need to slot a few layers of them in together because they are good at jumping out of them. Try to look for ones with bigger panels too

[@CJ-ox4oc]

I had rats from the pet store and both girls were aggressive with head tilts within months and died of pituitary tumours. They were sisters. The rats and mice often come from pet farms or mills, never healthy and I honestly wait for breeders that aim for the health of the ratties now even if they are some distance away.

[@brimmyburner7530]

My rats ripped my cats face off... they got a new home right after.. it wasn't there fault.

[@lucybailey1972]

What area are u in? Cambridge?

[@katherynbailey1548]

is it better to get a male or female if you are a first time mice owner

[@kirin1230]

This question was literally asked in the video

[@isabelle9914]

I got my mouse from a pet store and he had mites. But when he came from the store he looked healthy. I have taken him to the vet multiple times, but the mites aren’t dying! Please help. I don’t know what to do, he is getting old and I just want him to be healthy.

[@kiaradormis4727]

How can mice cost?

[@charlotterose9322]

The pet store in my area only rehomes rescued animals so the mice are all ok!

[@paperpenn9923]

it is hard, but i have a very large cage and my 11 mice do very well!

[@kgabr4856]

Omg I thought you said rats and I saw the weel and I was like noooo lol I'm laughing so hard

[@xxkatiexx1641]

One of my rats just chewed straight threw the plastic 👌🏻😂

[@kaitlyna4296]

If u have tik tok please view my newest tik tok video i need to know if my cage is big enough for 3 mice its is not finished as i do not have the mice yet and i havnt bought the items for them yet

[@TheAbcedees]

Improperly picking up a mouse or rat by their tail can result in physical trauma as well as the stress. It’s a defense mechanism called degloving, and it’s kind of horrifying.

[@audrey3032]

I’ve had 4 pet mice but sadly they all died but one of my pet mice nearly turned one years old but didn’t make it Plus my pet mouse Oreo had 8 baby mice!

[@lutroxicplays6543]

Ty u are awesome

[@itzmais]

Loved so cuteee💜😍

[@nataliabeard9636]

if you have two female mice and one passes away and your parents wont let you get another mouse what should you do?

[@Emiology]

Rehome the other one to someone with mice it can live with

[@nataliabeard9636]

@@Emiology thank you

[@stannosaurus]

I feel so bad for the mice in the pet store near us now. Before I didn’t realize how bad it was, but the pet store (I think it’s PetCo) keeps over 20 mice of different genders (I’m not sure if there’s actually different genders mixed as my memory isn’t clear clear) all together in a glass container. Now while this container is aired out enough and has barely enough space for perhaps a group of females or a male, it doesn’t have enough room for the number they keep in there AT ALL. It’s sad seeing them laying on top of each other and only having one wheel and two hides to share. I wish there was a way to help :c

[@megsautumnpepper4379]

I always buy from pet shops and they are always ok but I still agree with you but my pet shop actually tells you how they are and you can ask about their health with a free vet check

[@darcy.granda]

can you please do a rat one!!!!

[@BungieEmma]

can you get just 1 mouse? my mum won't let me get any more than one because the cage can't be massive

[@Emiology]

Male yes

[@BungieEmma]

@@Emiology wow thank you so much! Also, We are afraid that the mouse will escape. I can't afford a glass tank. Is using a plastic one harmful and will it make it easier for the mouse to escape? I'm so sorry that I'm answering so many questions I just really want to get this right

[@bellapug5483]

Can u put a plastic bag on ur hand at first when they are getting used to u so they don’t bite u

[@Emiology]

No, plastic gloves etc they seem drawn to biting so it will only make things worse. If you're worried wear a thick gardening glove thats material or something

[@Maddieeee444]

Can mice have live mealworms

[@kaitlyna4296]

Madison Stratton yes

[@kaitlyna4296]

If you have watched her dig box video u can see the meak worms she fed them were moving

[@ssjineon7032]

My 3 girls are named after the powerpuff girls. I have a red and white female, a white and blond female and a blue and white female. I love them so much and they are so sweet and gentle