How to Separate the Male Mouse From Its Babies

From birth to maturity, mice can come in a variety of colors and styles, and have playful, curious personalities which will charm any visitor. While pregnancy and birth is very difficult for mice, they make effective parents and do not require much human intervention. However, it is essential to remove the male mouse from the female and her pups. This must be done in an efficient way if you wish the mice to live as a group again.

Things You'll Need

  • Cage
  • Bedding
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Instructions

    • 1

      Locate a new cage. This should be large enough for one mouse. If you introduced the mice on neutral territory and the male's cage is still available, use this cage.

    • 2

      Completely clean the dirtiest side of the cage. Some mice will toilet in the same place, so if this is the case, ensure it's this area that you clean. Keep half of the bedding intact.

    • 3

      Mix the new and old bedding together. This will ensure his cage still smells like him, and can prevent the anxiety which comes with a cage move.

    • 4

      Provide any toys which he is used to, alongside food and water.

    • 5

      Stand the cage next to the cage which currently houses the mice. Ideally, the mice should be able to see and smell each other.

    • 6

      Pick up the male as you usually would. Place him inside the new cage.

    • 7

      Monitor both mice until the babies are three weeks old. At this age, they should be sexed, and any males can be placed with the father. Females should stay with their mothers.