How to Feed Mice

It is a myth that mice love to eat cheese. Cheese is only used in mousetraps due to its smell and texture. Mice will eat almost anything, whether it is healthy for them or not. Mice are very active and thus need a constant supply of food and water. Food and water dispensers should be used to prevent contamination and waste. Though commercial pet mouse food is available, there are household foods that can substitute.

Things You'll Need

  • Water dispenser
  • Water
  • Milk
  • Food dispenser
  • Whole or rolled oats
  • Budgerigar seed
  • Whole wheat bread
  • Boiled rice
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Instructions

    • 1

      Fill the water dispenser with water. Ensure that the dispenser stays filled by checking daily.

    • 2

      Fill an additional dispenser with milk for a nursing mother mouse.

    • 3

      Fill the food dispenser with whole or rolled oats. Mice can be fed small bits of whole wheat bread soaked in water or boiled rice occasionally for variety. Occasionally offer budgerigar seed. Ensure that the food dispenser stays filled by checking it daily.

    • 4

      Clean out the dispensers with soap and water every three to four days.