i have a female feeder mouse that is due in a couple of days and i have a few questions. i have her and 2 other females and one male in the same cage, after the little ones are born do i need to seperate the male or any other females from the mom and the babys? and how long will it take for the babies to reach adulthood? thanks in advance to all that reply
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mice breeding question
abeercan
Aug 05, 2003 08:57 AM
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Snakey
Aug 05, 2003 05:10 PM
No you don't have to move any of them. How long before they are adults? Do you mean when they can breed again? Here are some facts for you.....
Scientific name: Mus musculus
Weight: 20-60 g (varies according to type)
Life expectancy: 1-3 years (varies according to background, "strain"
Sexually mature: 4-7 weeks (both males and females)
Cycle of heats: 4-5 days, continuing all year round
Gestation period: 19-21 days
Weight at birth: 1-1,5 g
Size of litter: 4-14 (even more), average 12 babies
