Fiche Souris

Family (group): Rodent, Mus musculus

Standards:
Weight: 25 to 40 grams
Longevity: Between 1 year to 2 years on average, maximum 3 years.

Color Standard: In mice, we do not talk about breed but rather marking. There are many varieties of markings and different names.

The main types of color:
Unified: albinos, champagne, dove, silver, coffee, cinnamon, chocolate ...
Spotted: many varieties available. The location of the spots are varied (tape, ... starred)
Tan / fire / fox: the belly is of a different color than the rest of
body.
Satin: shiny coat

Type of coat
- Standard / Smooth: short hair - Texel: curly coat
- Angora: long hair - Nude: hairless
- Fuzz: A few hairs on the body

Eye color: red, ruby, black

Personality: The mouse is a very curious animal who loves to explore new environments. As a prey in the wild, it is important to give him small hiding places where they can feel safe without being seen. Shy at first, with the attention and affection, he can be tamed by humans. It is important not to grab them by the tail, because not only is painful, especially grabbed by the end of the tail, but also because they are afraid of heights. The mouse is a gregarious animal, but males are often very territorial, so it is advisable to keep them only if there is a risk of a fight to death. To address this lack social side, is recommended take them out more often to share your company. Females tend to live very well in groups but it is important to make a gradual integration if you want to add a new individual in the community.

Sexual maturity:

Male: 6 to 8 weeks
Female: 5 to 7 weeks 

Ideal age for reproduction:
3-4 months (max 8 months)

Number of young per litter: 1 to 15

Gestation: 19 to 21 days, 23 days for large litters.

Eye opening: 14 days

Weaning: 21 days, but must remain small with the mother until 4 weeks and a half.

Breathing difficulty: very common in mice, may be multiple causes. A litter of chips can often exacerbate the problem.

Tumor / cyst / abscess: The tumors are very common in these small animals. Much of the original breast tumor. In mice, the mammary tissue is very vague which is why it is not unusual to discover a breast tumor on his back. In addition to the tumors, mice can also be affected by cysts and abscesses.

Parasitism: the mouse can be infested from external parasites such as mites, lice and fleas and internal parasites such as intestinal worms.

Diarrhea: Several causes are possible. It is a condition to be taken seriously because the mouse can become dehydrated quickly.

Note: The hair from congener is called ''barbering'' often found in mice. Dominant mouse will remove hair from the dominated mouse at the nose and whiskers. This condition is not serious, although annoying in long-term to the victim mouse.