Feed your Nile Spiny Mice a low-fat oat and seed mix without sunflower seeds or nuts. Nile Spiny Mice are very delicate and their tails break easily, so be extremely gentle with them. The Spiny Mouse breeds easily but care must be taken to avoid overcrowding the cage as, in such circumstances, dominant members of the colony may start attacking smaller members of the clan with fatal consequences. They usually start by pulling the hair out or nipping at the ears or tail. If the injured animal is not removed quickly, it may be killed.
Females usually give birth in a standing position.
They thrive on a diet of seeds, with a piece of apple or dog biscuit for variety. Like many rodents, they appreciate some live food in their diet, particularly crickets or locust hoppers. Mealworms, too, are a useful dietary addition but should be fed fairly sparingly because they are deficient in calcium. A few mealworms twice or even three times a week is fine though. Don't forget to subscribe to our Newsletter.