Raising a Baby Mouse 9/10 Poop, Injury, Sexing

Warning: Domesticated mice are safe, but wild mice can carry disease. A lot of people keep wild mice as pets and are fine, but it is always a bit of a risk, something you need to be aware of and make a decision over. If you do keep a wild mouse, keep the cage extra clean and wash your hands after handling. With deer mice you may want to wear a surgical mask during cage cleaning. Problem Solving IV Poop Colour yellowish brown sometimes with darker areas = normal Green: normal in adult mice who have been eating green food like veggies, not normal in baby mice who are still on milk causes: in baby mice under 14 days old: can have several causes one of them being bacterial infection prevention: clean brushes, eyedroppers, dishes etc very well with hot water after a feeding session, make sure formula does not go bad and is always fresh, keep everything associated with the baby clean treatment: none, could try electrolytes outcome: will most likely die blood in poop: unhealthy causes: can have several causes one of them being internal injury prevention: handle the baby very gently and carefully, do not let it fall, do not let anyone with poor fine motor skills handle it, always be aware of where the baby is so you do not accidentally crush it treatment: none, keep baby comfortable and pray outcome: baby mouse will most likely die Determining if baby mouse is a boy or a girl males: larger urinary papilla and greater distance between urinary papilla and anus, when older testicles very visible although can retract them if scared or cold females: urinary papilla smaller, distance between papilla and anus shorter, when older double row of nipples becomes visible and an opening forms behind papilla Music by Michael Joseph Murphy (Emerald Tide)