Pet Mouse Socializaion / Taming part 1

My mice were initially very shy when I first got them (about a week before this video). I have been hanging out with them in the bathtub the past several days feeding them seeds. They are getting much more friendlier and are starting to be pretty comfortable with being held. They are still a little skeptical about being pettted, but we'll keep working on it!

For more information about mouse taming and training please see my website:
http://www.stalecheerios.com

Thanks for watching!

~Mary

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• pet mice
• pet mouse
• mice taming
• mouse socialization

[MegF142857]

If you aren't subscribed to "CreekVallyCritter's" Youtube channel, then you gotta check her out. She has hand raised pinky mice, as well as some that she got older. Very sweet and nice videos that you'd probably enjoy. She isn't a clicker trainer, but very gentle in handling and does have treat rewards.

Tell us more about your mice.

[cheerioTrainer]

@MegF142857 Thanks for the recommendation! I will definitely check out CreekValleyCritters.

cheers,

Mary

[MouseAgility]

Cute! :-)

But they look like bucks. It can be quite a challenge to keep them together until they can be neutered (at least 30g of weight). A new territory can provoke fights, so bucks should better stay together in their cage until well over their neutering. And the bedding should never be changed completely to save the group scent.

Good luck with your boys! :-)

[cheerioTrainer]

@MouseAgility Thanks for the comment and advice!

I've sent you an e-mail with some questions about neutering, if you don't mind.

~Mary

[jpets561]

Beautiful mice.