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 Can I introduce another female to a cage with a female and a litter

We had two cages of mice, sadly our dogs got to one of the cages, with only one mouse surviving the attack. The other cage has one female with her little of 3 little ones, they are a week old today. We would like to put the other female with her. Would that be bad? This is her first liter, and the other female may be pregnant as well. She just seems sad to be alone, we have always kept them altogether. Not playing as much or even coming out of her house, we have checked her for injuries and she is fine.
05/25/08  11:17am

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   Message To: Pyromom   In reference to Message Id: 1745832


 Can I introduce another female to a cage with a female and a litter

The female mouse that already has a litter that is one week old........she may cannabolize them out of fear of the "intruder" female.



05/25/08  11:24am

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   Message To: Fluff   In reference to Message Id: 1745837


 Can I introduce another female to a cage with a female and a litter

That is what I needed to know, we will keep them apart. Thanks so much.
05/25/08  12:31pm

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   Message To: Pyromom   In reference to Message Id: 1745890


 Can I introduce another female to a cage with a female and a litter

wait until the babies are opening their eyes... and introduce her in a neutral area during a cage cleaning(like what you put them in to clean their cage) and scrub the cage extra good... by then the momma wont kill the litter as they are pretty much weaned... gl!
05/25/08  09:53pm

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   Message To: Rebecca Wright   In reference to Message Id: 1746405


 Can I introduce another female to a cage with a female and a litter

That is a great Idea thanks a ton. :)
05/25/08  10:58pm


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