I've had my first break out. A little male managed to jump out of a 5g bucket and is no where to be seen. I need to find him before my dogs do. Please tell me they tend to stay near te other mice and not wander into other rooms. Other than searching the room, all I can think to do is put a hamster cage out with food, water, and bedding and hope he stays there long enough for me to find him and close the door. Any other suggestions?
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Yeah the humane trap works a treat, ive had success on a few occasions, the trick is to kind of gauge where u think mousey might be hiding and lay the trap in a suitable area, then its just a waiting game 
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Our mice always stay within a few feet of the cages when they escape (cats pulling up cage lids :evil: ), and almost always end up either trying to get back into their tank, or heading into the guinea pig cage. I guess their food smells better? The hamster cage with food/water/bedding is a smart idea, but it may take some time. Is there any way to keep the dogs out of that area of the house? Grab bedding from his old cage, if you've still got it, so it smells like home. Also, try any "treat" foods that you know they really like. Peanut butter is always an easy sell here.
I try to keep the dogs out of this room because my lab mix gets WAY too excited over the little critters in the room. I stopped by the pet store and they suggested ACE Hardware. I bought two inexpensive live traps. I'll try the bedding and peanut butter. *Keeping my fingers crossed that he is still in the room.*
p.s. Laigaie, he is the one I planned to send you. Wish me luck! If I don't find him in time, they had more like him. However, I prefer finding him alive!
p.s. Laigaie, he is the one I planned to send you. Wish me luck! If I don't find him in time, they had more like him. However, I prefer finding him alive!
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good luck catching him
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Best of luck to you, I'm really hoping that your traps grab him! Fingers crossed for you
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Woohoo! Glad you caught him!
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I relieved as well. Having a loose moosie is always a chance for me to hone my catlike skills. I use a Toob blocked at one end and a two foot stick to gently 'drive' the escapee, as I lack the split second reflexes of the feline. I've become quite good, actually. And I've learned that an open container of any kind is not safe for even a few minutes.
I keep spare tanks of each size so I can transfer my darlings directly into a new tank that is all set up for them. I had read that this was less stressful for the mousies, and I think it's less stressful for the mousekeeper as well.
I keep spare tanks of each size so I can transfer my darlings directly into a new tank that is all set up for them. I had read that this was less stressful for the mousies, and I think it's less stressful for the mousekeeper as well.
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I'm so glad that you found him! How long was he on the run for?
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