Differences in owning Mice vs Rats 

Kendra Animal lover love that!!

The mininum size is too small

Memelord

I praise you🙏🙏

Haha, this is exactly what I did except I bought a cage made to house 10 rats for only 3.

Rotsuoy Is it really that uncommon? I bought a male mouse from a pet store that was snake food and he loved curling up in my lap and getting scratches.

All rodents are different. Ive had mice that were so cuddly. I love them

Rotsuoy noises are hard to keep trust me man I had one

i felt hat

Yeah, I’ve never owned mice, but I was interested in getting a male before I got my rats. I did a lot of research on mice, but came to the conclusion that they were way too independent and non cuddly for me. I really like animals that want to cuddle, play and interact with you and now that I think about it, it’s probably because I’m suicidal and my fam doesn’t really comfort me about anything.... eh, whatever, I’ve got my rats I’m fine

+CreekValleyCritters they are defiantly easier that rats that's for sure

+The Hamster Hoarder thanks!

Its because hairless mice/rats are bred extremely questionably, most people don't support harmful breeding (such as inbreeding causing health issues).

I have at a place called Pet Market same with hairless guinea pigs

I just don't understand the context of this? What's the point and benefit in saying offensive things to people you don't know on the internet for no reason? I know I'm feeding a troll right now, but I think you could really gain something from evaluating this question if you ever choose to? Just ???????

Ura pusay.

nesekaba Sorry about them:). I agree! Rats are bigger too! So you can be more reassured more that they haven't escaped. They are smarter and have been trained as service animals

poor rats they get paired up with disgusting monsters

Derp Fish Gamer I do prefer rats but poor mice

+eric lee I totally agree with you

eric lee I have three rats and want mice. Can I keep them in the same room?

Evie May yes, as long as they’re in separate cages.

Rat Princess my only mouse that smellsmis my male, the females don't smell

boscoitalics any tips on how to reduce it? It looks like he pees in his little house so it seems keeping the odor down won't be too difficult, though I'm very new to this

Joshua Mydik put a litter tray where his house was

Joshua Mydik It depends on what his house is made of, if it is wood they tend to mark it a lot more than a plastic one. I advise getting a plastic house like and igloo because it is much easier to clean. If their house is a hammock then you should wash it once a week

PEACHY PETPARADISE I am getting 2 baby girl rats Ina few weeks. I am wondering where you get rat cage accessories for cheap. I live in the us not the uk but I am still curious. Also, does fleece eliminate smell less than bedding. I am not interested in upswing bedding so do you know any ways to make fleece work better. I read fleece does not work as well as bedding

PEACHY PETPARADISE that is true small rodents should not be neutered or spayed

There is a good pet Facebook page based in the UK.

PEACHY PETPARADISE they say to put a drop of vanilla in their water for odour. That's for rats but I believe it will work for mice aswell. My female mice smelled a lot less than my boys did when I had them

PEACHY PETPARADISE did the mice make your room stink? or was it just a light smell bc I'm thinking about getting a male mouse so I want to make sure it won't smell that bad :)

Masked Almighty people think that?

My 8 girls are currently living in a 100gal, they're spoiled at the very least

+hootypatootie mine doesn't chew hers at all

Hey there! I'm not RatGirl44, I know, but I'd like to help if I can! I've had anxious/fearful rats in the past, and almost all of them have been able to overcome the fear and anxiety. But first I'd like to say that she will ONLY get worse if you do not get her another friend (or two!). Anxiety is an issue that pops up in rats who live alone (among other behavioral and health issues), so if she was already anxious before, it will get much, much worse as time goes on. And you need to realize that on top of her fear, she's also likely feeling very depressed after her cagemate has passed away, and most rats who are suffering through loss do well with some sort of distraction, in this case new rat friends to help her heal. (Especially if she's not comfortable with handling from you, and cannot gain that sort of comfort from her owner). So bottom line, yes, please please get her a new friend or two. I completely understand the pain of loosing a rattie friend and the desire not to go through it again, but this is an instance where you should put her wellbeing above your own. If you're completely against owning them and thus loosing them again, you could maybe wait long enough to get her settled in with new cagemates and then try to rehome them? Either way, please don't leave her on her own. All that aside, the cause of her anxiety really depends on an individual situation and environment. Rats are generally very social, outgoing creatures, but there are definitely going to be the shy/fearful exceptions. Does her anxiety become present mostly around you? Are her surroundings overwhelming to her? Is she a new rat that is just having a hard time adjusting to her home and everyone in it? Is she just incredibly skittish and easily scared by everything, despite being okay with handling? Or does it appear to be more of a restless distress rather than something typically fearful? There are a lot of reasons why and ways she could be so anxious, and since I don't know really anything about her or her environment, I'll list a few general reasons she might be the way she is, and ways to help her feel better. I currently have three boys, and one of them, Sam, was INCREDIBLY fearful and anxious right from the start. I have never had a rat more scared and anxious as he was, and I honestly thought that I could never get to the point of even being able to touch him. But with a lot of patience (it took him nearly two months to settled down enough to move freely in my presence) and soft words, he finally started to open up. Even so, he was still anxious and very easily startled by movements around him. He's come really far in the past year since I've had him (he'll now let me move around/handle him as I do with my other rats and has actually become very attached to me, though he is still easily startled and doesn't really tolerate anyone else besides my sister and I), and I've learned so much about handling and accommodating fearful and anxious rats. First, make sure her cage is in a quiet room. Rooms with a lot of bustle and noise can be overwhelming to most rats, so a quiet room with little traffic helps rats feel secure in their environment. Another possible cause is her cage. How big is it? Small cages cause stress, and cages with little to play with/explore can also cause restless anxiety. I'm not entirely sure that's the case this time, of course, since it seems like her cagemate didn't have the same anxiety issues? She also likely feels insecure now that her cagemate has passed away and she doesn't have the security and confidence in a friend that she used to. Something else that might be affect her is the way the cage is cleaned and what's put back into it when it's set up again, though it's rare for rats to be affected by this. Anyway, just make sure to add in things that will have familiar smells on them (things that were in her cage previously and might not have been entirely scrubbed off), and make sure to only clean her cage once a week, as doing it any more can cause stress and just isn't really necessary anyway. Whatever the case, make sure to use soothing tones around her and limit the amount of activity that flows around her cage, as well as exposure to new sights/smells for the time being. Keep her surroundings familiar and make sure to pamper her as much as you can, especially just after her cagemate passed away. (Extra treats and cuddle time, if she'll allow). Lots of cozy hiding places in her cage can add a lot of security as well, and gives her plenty of options to hide in. Hammock-y things that fill up the height/free space of a cage is encouraged. And then as I said, a new friend will do wonders and she likely won't get any better without one. If it's more of a stress issue rather than a fear, it'll be up to you to figure out the root of the problem and remove/fix it. Anyway, long ramble on my part, but I hope it helps? c:

MinoesTheKitty you really need 2 or more!

They need a buddy for grooming and sleeping, don't lick your rat, get them a rat friend instead. 👍

Forensic Forager Aspen is a fairly cheap bedding that's available in most places and online. If you can't do that, shredded newspaper or blank white paper would also work

Probably not because mice poop and wee more.

RottenRroses it is hard to hand tame mice in general, but males I read and researched are more likely to have a bond with you than the females. Though do keep in mind it will not usually be on the same level of bonding as rats. Mice are skittish by nature. But because males are to live alone they can be more susceptible to wanting a bond because of solitude.

No, rats are natural predators of mice ☺️

Logan Davis 100% no.

RATS EAT MICE TAKE IT OUT

Abby Smith Hello. Thanks for replying to my comment. I have had mice and rats in the same enclosure together. I have seen agressive behavior and am aware of what I'm looking for. I have a 6 foot tall and 4 foot wide enclosure with 5 different levels. at night, I keep them separated. during the day when I can supervise, I let things hang out together. I have seen zero agressive behavior from either. at first Kiwi (Rat) was very curious. Bella (mouse) was a little frightened. After a while they have become friends. I guinea pigs are also socialised with the rat and dog. I would not hesitate to leave them all together alone. The mouse spends a lot of time running on the wheel and I catch all of the others just watching. I have seen the rat and mouse actually bed together. I am maintaining a close eye on them. so far, I have had no issues. After my rats cagemate died, the other became extremely depressed. I watched her in pain. she is now back to her old self and follows the mouse around the enclosure just like old friends. I spend a lot of time with my girls to ensure good behavior and socialization. I must say that I am impressed with how my rat has turned out.

she is a hairless variety

HermitCrabLover !! Dry eyes. 😄