Breeding mice

In the wild, mice mate only during the warm season. In winter, females do not have heat, and males do not care for their partner. At home, rodents are ready to mate all year round. Fans of these animals should know how to breed mice, so as not to harm the pets.

Rodent mating

Mouse structure Already for a 28-50 birthday, females can become able to bear offspring. But the young of the decorative animal are born more fat and in more numbers. Therefore, the breeder can not pair the female, which has not reached two months of age.

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Animals that are obese cannot reproduce offspring. Animals preparing for mating should be fed with greens and germinated grain so that they do not appear overweight.

If a person holds one pair of mice, then the male and female live in different cages. They get hooked up to each other when the time comes to mate games. The female will "tell" herself about her readiness for reproduction. Her behavior changes as follows:

• she may become restless and a little aggressive;
• the female arches her back and lifts the fifth point;
• the courtship of the male is not rejected.

At home, the mouse becomes ready for fertilization 14 hours after birth. Wild mice breed not so active.

Breeding mice

1. The epithelium of the vagina is low and has a small thickness.
2. After 50-60 hours, the number of epithelial cells increases.
3. Comes in heat, the duration of which is 10-18 hours.
4. The upper layer of the epithelium is separated. The last phase lasts 24-30 hours.

Mating takes place during the rapid period of estrus.

The reproduction of mice should not occur too often. Enough twice a year.Otherwise, the female's body will weaken, and she will not be able to give strong offspring. Also avoid fertilizing the mouse while she feeds babies.

Pregnancy

Mice bear babies 17-24 days. In the second half of pregnancy, the mouse is rounded, and the owner can feel the mice in her tummy.

Care should be taken that the pregnant female is able to build a cozy place for newborn babies. To do this, put in a cage paper, dry grass, pieces of cloth.

A pregnant mouse needs careful care:

1. The mouse feeds plenty of food. In the first half of the carrying mice - by one third, and in the second - by half.
2. The cage with the animal can not be touched or rearranged.
3. It is desirable to ensure the rest of the animal - less to iron it and take it in your hands.

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The male does not take part in the breeding of offspring, therefore he is separated from the female before giving birth. Although some breeders claim that "daddy" helps in childbirth - and it can be removed after the mice are born.

Pregnant mice often develop toxicosis, which causes the death of a pet. There are the following signs of the disease:

• muscle spasms;
• drooping eyelids;
• salivation;
• disheveled and dull appearance of wool.

Treatment of mouse toxicosis can not be. Therefore, for this period, the female needs to provide access to fresh food and water and less likely to disturb her.

Childbirth

Rodent birth

Before the expected date of birth, the cage of the mouse must be washed and sanitized, and fresh hay should be put in its nest. Mice are born mostly at night, and the process itself can take two hours.

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Beginners in breeding are often concerned about how many mice are born at a time. A well-groomed female is capable of producing many babies — about 14 of them. But on average, she can give birth to 5-9 mice.

The owner of the completion of childbirth notifies squeak cubs. Immediately touch the mice can not. The odor may not like the mother, and she will give up the offspring or kill him. But you need to remove the stillborn.

If on the alleged day of labor contractions did not happen, you should not contact the veterinarian for help. It is necessary to observe the state of the mouse. A healthy female behaves as follows:

• she eats well;
• actively moving;
• coat and eyes shine.

Panicking is worth it if the fights go on for a long time (10-15 minutes), but there are no cubs.In this case, you must call the veterinarian.

On the light of the kids appear naked, with closed ears and eyes.

Rodent breeders should know how to breed mice. So it will be possible to get strong offspring and maintain the health of the female. Do decorative types of mice there may be complications in childbirth, which the doctor can handle.