If for some reason wild baby mice have been placed in your care, I have included a few tips on caring and feeding to help you give them a chance at lifePlease be aware that even in the wild, mice have a 50% chance of surviving beyond 5 months of age, given a normal upbringingThe mice that do make it can live up to around 5 years if healthyA pair will have a better chance of survival than a lone mouse.

As soon as you have your baby mice, it is important to keep them safe and warmYou can use a small pet carrier, large plastic tub or any other suitable box in which you can put themLayer the bottom with a towel and place the mice on topThen, use another soft material to lightly cover the mice like fleecePlace the box in a warm place, ensuring that it isn't hot; otherwise the mice will become dehydratedA heater on the lowest setting may be all that is neededTest the towel the mice are laying on so that it feels cosy and warm to your hand.