[Benjamin]

My first litter are now 3 and a half weeks old - the two boys are both ... how can I put this ... well endowed So I have separted them tonight (the girls are still with mum) I don't want any unexpected litters. But am I being a tad cautious and depriving them of mum far too early? They are both eating well and don't seem stressed in any way. What age is usual to separte the youngsters?

 

[Benjamin]

Thanks Ian, I just like to double check, its been 15 years :shock: since I last bred mice as an 8 year old.

The two bucks are a good size now anyway - I think my blacks will stay with their mothers a bit longer as they seem to be a smaller variety anyway.

 

[Benjamin]

Just out interest Ian, where do your blacks orginate from? I thought mine were never going to get pregnant. Do you find a similar problem with your blacks?