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Size: Mice (1.1 oz); Rats (10.0-17.0 oz). In both species, the males are larger than females.
Compatibility: Mice and Rats are social. With enough space, rats can be kept in same-sex groups of pairs or trios. Mice can be kept in larger groups of the same sex, although the bucks (males) have a tendency to fight. Rats and Mice are prolific breeders. Different sexes should not be combined unless you are intentionally trying to breed them.
Appeal: Rats and Mice are the least expensive "pocket-pets" to keep and need the smallest amount of room. They are generally lively and interesting to watch. Most can be easily tamed and are easy to care for.
Drawbacks: Mice and Rats have short life-spans. They are prolific breeders. When frightened, mice and rats can bite. They can be easily injured and are not suited to small children.
Diet: Rats and Mice should be fed a balanced or "complete" seed mix or specially formulated pellets.
Problems & Health Issues: These rodents are more susceptible to respiratory infections and tumors.
Lifespan: Mice and rats have short life-spans. Mice typically only live 2-5 years and Rats from 3-4 years.
Interesting Facts: A female mouse can be biologically ready to breed within an hour of giving birth.
By a_so_called_disaster (Guest Post)
02/08/2009
I just love my little girl Panda Bear. She stole my heart from the moment I saw her.^^ She's so loving and affectionate, and in love with my shoes!^^......and bananas. Bananas are ok for them right?
By RatGirl12 (Guest Post)
02/03/2009
I love rats! I had one named Oreo, and my family fell in love with her. She died and now I have 2 more, Cocoa and Cutie. I luv them! :)
By enominis (Guest Post)
01/02/2009
It's cool all the stuff you have about rats. When I got my rat Oreo, my mom flipped she let me keep it but was not happy. So I am not allowed to get two. All the websites I have been on, said that if you are to get a rat remember to get more then one. What should I do?
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By Cait (Guest Post)
04/13/2008
Rats and mice may be inexpensive to acquire, but they do still require vet care. Male mice should NOT be kept together, at least here in the US- in Europe where they are more popular pets, they have been selectively bred for more docile temperament. Of the two, rats are much more sociable and a better choice for children who actually want to interact with them. Mice tend to be a 'watching' pet rather than a 'holding' pet.
By BELZIE BOO (Guest Post)
03/29/2008
RATS AND MICE RULE! .BAILEY,BEAR,CURLY AND TINKI U ALL RULE <3 XO
By Little Joey (Guest Post)
03/19/2008
Whats the word for when a mice pees always? Its for my homeworks, please help me
By .... (Guest Post)
07/19/2007
If your mice has babies,Do you have to go give them shots? How much are the shots?
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