As you know I got 2 pet shop mice, both pregnant, both had litters who are now thriving. They were all in the same tank. I removed 5 boys on Sunday as they were 4 weeks and 2 days old and their 'mens bits' were enormous so I was worried. Also the mother to the second litter has gone thin and I wondered if having 15 babies betweeen them had taken its toll. I didn't want to remove the other boys as they were only 3 weeks old at that point. The mother who has gone thin (aptly named Skinny as it happens) has gotten thinner as the week is going on. She is in the tank with the other mother and 10 babies....5 girls and 5 boys (also with enormous man bits). Should I remove the other boys now (4 weeks old on Sat coming up) and then the two mothers have a chance to gain some weight as they will be left with only the girls (5 baby girls).
I am really worried about Skinny. Her spine is sticking out and I can see her hip bones. She seems perky enough but she has gone very dark in colour. I am giving them all loads of extras like mealworm, sunflower hearts, millet, puppy kibble, peanuts all on top of their normal mix and the food is getting eaten. They always have a plentiful supply of food too. I am astounded at how much food these little ones (and mothers) are consuming compared to my others but I guess they've got a lot of growing to do.The babies seem to be thriving....all of them.
Any suggestions please.
I am really worried about Skinny. Her spine is sticking out and I can see her hip bones. She seems perky enough but she has gone very dark in colour. I am giving them all loads of extras like mealworm, sunflower hearts, millet, puppy kibble, peanuts all on top of their normal mix and the food is getting eaten. They always have a plentiful supply of food too. I am astounded at how much food these little ones (and mothers) are consuming compared to my others but I guess they've got a lot of growing to do.The babies seem to be thriving....all of them.
Any suggestions please.