Mice need a little time to form a bond with you. They can get pretty ornery with their own kind, sometimes fighting if a new mouse hits the block. They have very few health problems but some people are allergic to their dander. Like hamsters, they love a great escape, so you ll need a secure cage that s cleaned twice a week. Soft pine or cedar bedding absorbs mouse droppings and keeps the cage smelling nice.
Food needs to be available at all times and they, too, drink from sipper bottles.
Even though some mammals are small in size, they have big personalities and a lotta love to give. The time has come to quit using them for research and start enjoying them as the great friends and companions they can be.