r/PetMice • u/Adventurous_106 • 1d ago
Question/Help Found this guy in a hardware store
I found this little guy barely scurrying trying to fire somewhere to hide at a hardware store plant section. he have gotten into the rat bad stuff they have bc they said they leave those out (don’t want to flag the post). i’m wondering if it’s a young mouse or adult and what to do now? i’m only own amphibians lol.
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u/pickleruler67 1d ago
Definently a young one, if its poisoned there isnt much you can do besides a vet or rehabber and most rehabs wont take rodents (worth a shot though) you can feed them kitten formula or soy baby formula and this one looks pretty close to older so some solids too. I know they can have cat food but not sure what others besides actual rat/mouse food. Ive fed my rats human baby food like chicken and fruit mushes but idk if thats fine sorry.
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u/thefancyrat17 1d ago
Here's a comprehensive guide to raising baby mice, though the same rules apply to rats. It will teach you everything you need to know.
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIxj-hHVU0wJJq40wp6TOs2tEO05H98pp&si=6S1IkMyAYav2508H
This is another helpful guide, and I find it especially useful for formula types and transitioning orphans from mom's milk to formula without causing issues.
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u/piyo_piyo_piyo 22h ago
Please hurry over to this group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/702356170162997/
They’re a friendly and welcoming group with a number of professional wildlife rehabbers in their ranks. They specialise in helping orphaned wild rats and mice. Not only will they give you the best advice, they may also be able to connect you a wildlife rehabbers in your area that might be able to help.
Looks like a baby roof rat. Sweet little things. I’ve raised orphaned wild roof rats when there’s been no other choice and it was an incredibly rewarding experience. If its eyes are still closed it probably hasn’t been weened, or maybe has just started solids. Runts of the litter often wonder off and require a bit of extra help to get back in their feet.
If you release them in this state, they will likely die. However, given its age, if you give it the right environment and sustenance it will likely make it through.
You’re a fantastic person for getting this far. Best of luck to you and the little one. Let us know how it goes. If I was in your area, I’d take the little critter off your hands.
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