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Natasha

U.S.
Available
I can answer questions about raising mice and caring for them as pets, with knowledge from my 38 years of having fancy mice as pets. I have NO MEDICAL TRAINING and you should take a sick mouse to the vet; but if you simply can't, I will try to help you. I LOVE PHOTOS!!! I ALSO LOVE UPDATES! Let me know how the little tyke is doing later on, for better or worse, especially orphans. It also helps me to help the next person. Please first search first: use 'Natasha Mice Mouse' with whatever else your question includes. Or check out these links: **** YOUR FIRST MOUSE (my video; rough draft): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RNK4uqNZTbA&feature=share **** INFO ON RAISING ORPHANS: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sNX2byHbppM&feature=related she has lots of other great orphan videos too. **** SEXING MICE: http://www.thefunmouse.com/info/sexing.cfm ****** ONLINE VET: http://www.smallanimalchannel.com/critter-experts/vet/topiclist.aspx **** And some GREAT MOUSE INFO SITES: http://thefunmouse.com/info/index.cfm http://www.rmca.org/Resources/mousefaq.htm

Tamarah

U.S.
Available
I can answer questions regarding mice as pets, mouse behavior, color and coat genetics, breeding techniques, and general health questions. I can help with caging and setup, nutrition, social issues, and what to do in most mouse emergencies (such as unplanned litters, injuries, fighting, etc.). I can also assist with questions pertaining to orphaned mouse pups, weaning litters, and questions of mating and birthing. I cannot answer questions about exotic or wild varieties of mice, such as spiny or pygmy mice, nor can I answer advanced medical questions.

Jedediah

Germany
On Vacation
returns 03/01/2012
I can answer questions about fancy mice and about exotic mouse species such as spiny mice, striped mice, natal rats, gerbil/jird species. I can give advice on housing, feeding, building toys, taming, introducing mice and behaviour, but I cannot answer questions on breeding and health questions. Please see a rodent vet with your mouse ASAP if you suspect it's sick.

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2012-02-09 One mouse builds nest:

Dear Richard,    Because the other three are lazy : )). Some mice are naturally more of home makers than others. Mice have very individual personalities, just like people.     UNLESS the reason Sugar is

2012-02-08 New To Mouse Rearing:

Dear Richard,    Welcome to the wonderful world of mice!     Chasing and squeaking is fine and may even last a few weeks. The squeaking isn't from pain; it is communication. Mice are just fine as long

2012-02-07 Mouse chews her own tail:

Dear Lucas,    Some mice have been known to simply chew their tails. It is a very unfortunate psychological problem, and the only thing to do is try to distract her with lots of toys in the cage. There

2012-02-06 Pregnant mouse:

Hi Natalie,    It could go either way, but you'll know for sure within three weeks from bringing them home.  Since they are young, they may still be growing up and will gain weight at their own pace.

2012-02-05 mouse eating poo (cophragia) (last Q):

Dear Rosalba,    I am sorry you can't find the supplements. I had to order them online. It is not cheap, especially if you want to get them quickly. But I have always  let my mouse tumors grow until the

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