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feeding mice to bts

bm21 Jul 08, 2004 04:54 PM

today at work a found some baby mice, (3/4" long) in the middle of the dirt path. thinking they would just bake anyway, i brought them home thinking i might be able to feed one to my bts. is this a bad idea? input appreciated. thanks

Replies (2)

Bigtattoo Jul 09, 2004 07:01 AM

Anytime you feed wild prey you risk infection with parasites and who knows what else. The cost of feeders is considerably less expensive than vet visits and possible treatments. I personally wouldn't chance it.

Just my 2 cents.
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Hope this helps.

BigT

Edward Jul 10, 2004 02:23 AM

n/p
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Edward
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