FAQs
The ideal mouse diet
A commercial mouse feed. Fresh vegetables. Fresh fruit. Protein sources, including certain meats, chickpeas, beans and eggs and mealworms.
What is the best food for mice pets? ›
The ideal mouse diet
A commercial mouse feed. Fresh vegetables. Fresh fruit. Protein sources, including certain meats, chickpeas, beans and eggs and mealworms.
What not to feed pet mice? ›
Avoid feeding seed/grain mixes, sugary and high fat foods (e.g., sweets and dairy products), and potentially harmful foods/plants (in general, if plants or foods are considered harmful for cats and dogs, it is advisable to avoid these for mice; e.g., chocolate, grapes/raisins, avocado, garlic, onion, coffee, tea, ...
What is mice's favorite food? ›
Of all the foods included on the mouse menu, chocolate is hands-down the favorite, followed closely by peanut butter. In fact, candy including the combination of the two is almost irresistible to a mouse. Other food items such as bird food, pet food and cereal are also high on the list of preferred mouse foods.
What do mice eat in the UK? ›
Their favourite foods are seeds and cereals, which is why they're often attracted to bird food that spills onto the grass. But they will also eat insects, meat, fish, fruits, nuts, berries, plants, vegetables, fungi, and eggs.
How to make homemade mouse food? ›
The food mix is made up of the following parts:
- 10 scoops of base mix.
- 5 scoops of processed grains.
- 2 scoops of protein source.
- 2 scoops of dried herbs and vegetables.
- 1 scoop of healthy seeds.
Foods to Avoid: ● raw almonds (contains cyanic acid, which evaporates in roasted almonds) ● Sunflower seeds (they are safe, but very fatty) ● peanuts (also safe but very fatty) ● peanut butter ● tomato ● onion or garlic ● spices ● celery (the string is a choking hazard) ● avocado seeds ● cheese and dairy products ● ...
What food is poisonous to mice? ›
Grapes, raisins, rhubarb and walnuts are poisonous to mice and lettuce can cause them to have diarrhoea. Wild mice find food by foraging and so a portion of daily food that is provided for pet mice should be scattered in a cage to encourage this foraging behaviour.
What do mice like to eat besides cheese? ›
Here are some foods that attract mice:
- Sweet Fruits and Berries.
- Pet Food.
- Nuts.
- Nearly Any Kind of Meat.
- Grains and Seeds.
- Plants.
- Dinner Leftovers.
Healthy Food
Fruit: apples (without seeds), bananas, pears, rose hips, raisins, blackberries, strawberries, gooseberries, raspberries, watermelon, kiwis, grapes (without seeds), persimmons cherries, mirabelles.
#2 Butter, Bacon, Meats, & Sweets
After cereal, mice go for high-fat, high-protein, high-sugar foods: Think lard, butter, bacon, grease, chocolate, dried fruit, and the like.
Do mice like peanut butter? ›
What food is irresistible to mice? People often think cheese is the best food to catch mice, but there is an even better option. Peanut butter is the most cost-effective food that rodents seem to love. Its strong nutty aroma and sweetness make it the perfect mouse trap bait.
What vegetables are good for mice? ›
Vegetables: There are also many fresh vegetable options that can be fed to mice. Broccoli, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, endive, carrots, bok choy/other Asian greens, celery, parsley, corn, beans, peas, and tomatoes can all be used.
What can I feed my pet mice? ›
Small amounts of fresh fruit and vegetables. There's a list below of fruit and veg that's safe for mice to eat. Healthy treats such as boiled or scrambled egg, mealworms, lean meat, beans, peas, chickpeas and other pulses.
What is the lifespan of a house mouse? ›
The life span of a mouse is usually 9 to 12 months. House mice are small rodents with relatively large ears and small black eyes. They are much smaller than roof or Norway rats and can oftentimes be mistaken for baby rats. They weigh about ½ ounce and usually are light brownish to gray in color.
How long do pet mice live? ›
Domestic mice typically only live for 1–3 years. Their wild counterparts have an even shorter lifespan; some estimates are 3–6 months and only rarely up to 18 months. This extremely brief life is due to predation, extreme environmental conditions, lack of veterinary care, and inconsistent food sources.
What is toxic to mice? ›
"Danger" or highly toxic rodenticides include thallium, sodium monofluoroacetate (fluoroacetate), strychnine, zinc phosphide, aluminum phosphide, elemental phosphorus, arsenic, and barium carbonate.
What is the best thing to keep pet mice in? ›
Up to four mice can be kept in a 10 gallon aquarium with a wire mesh cover. The enclosure should have several different levels or items for your mouse to climb on and investigate. Some plastic habitats designed for hamsters also work well for mice.
How often do mice need to eat? ›
Mice are adaptable and resilient animals, but their small bodies need calories for consistent energy. Unlike their minimal need for water, mice must consume food every two to four days. Mice continually crave food, and they have a speedy metabolism. Mice nibble constantly to satisfy their cravings.
What food catches mice the best? ›
The rodents are primarily nut and seed eaters, so the mouse trap bait they are most strongly attracted to is peanut butter or hazelnut spread. Their hunger for calories also entices them to try chocolate.
