What mice eat: rodent food at home and in nature

What does the diet depend on?

Features of the diet directly depend on the structure of the internal organs. The esophagus is up to 7 cm long, and the length of the large intestine is 1/5 of the length of the digestive tract. This is the reason why plant fiber cannot be digested completely.

Fiber is involved in the stimulation of intestinal motility and removes toxins, toxins. Most of it is in:

Other key nutrients include:

• carbohydrates - they are the main source of energy;
• vitamin A - strengthens the immune system, has a good effect on vision and skin, helps to form bones and teeth;
• vitamins of group B - calm the nervous system;
• vitamin C – restores tissues and strengthens the immune system;
• proteins - refer to building materials for replacing dead tissues with new cells.

Forest mouse.

When compiling a diet, take into account:  

• daily requirement of mice;
• age;
• the work of the digestive apparatus;
• season;
• the presence of physiological changes (pregnancy and disease).

The optimal diet consists of foods with nutrients and vitamins. An adult decorative specimen consumes up to 10 g of food and 2 g of vegetables. A large individual needs 20 g.

Sometimes they are given:

• porridge;
• feed of animal origin.

Milk (3 mg) is added to pregnant or lactating females. Water is replaced with milk gradually to avoid indigestion. This contributes to the adaptation of the gastrointestinal tract. Milk is given pasteurized or boiled.

A pregnant mouse needs proper nutrition.

To prevent the animal from gaining excess weight, it is necessary to exclude:

• fats;
• barley;
• corn.

Little mouse.

Pets are regularly weighed to understand how feeding is done correctly. With a significant weight gain, reduce the amount of fat. An adult mouse is weighed 1 time in 14 days, a small one - 1 time in 3 days for up to three weeks.

It is forbidden to feed:

• smoked products;
• sausage;
• spicy and fatty foods.

Proper hygiene and proportions are very important, as gastrointestinal diseases lead to death. Soft food can spoil quickly.

The mouse and its food.

Store after drying in closed containers. It is forbidden to eat vegetables with defects, spoiled and flabby. Large pieces contribute to the grinding of growing incisors. Feed the pets twice at the same time.

Pregnant individuals are fed up to 4 times a day. If the mouse is nocturnal, then most of the food is given from 21 to 22 hours.

The nutritional value of 1 g of oats is taken as a feed unit. The nutritional value of other feeds is compared with this indicator.

Feeding wild mice

Wild rodents eat foods that contain a large amount of carbohydrates. The most common products:

• fruit;
• seeds;
• grains.

Even a small amount of food makes it possible to survive for a sufficiently long period. With a lack of food, they can eat their offspring or their tails. Individuals in the wild are herbivores.

In winter they eat:

Mice living in the city eat food of plant and animal origin. Omnivorous rodents consume food waste that people throw away.

What to feed domestic rodents

Domestic rodents eat more varied and balanced. The diet consists of:

• fresh fruits and vegetables;
• special feed;
• drinking water;
• random meals.

Such food contributes to the maintenance of good health over a long period. Mice wear down their teeth when they chew. Carrots are the best solution in this matter.

Also, pets love to treat themselves:

Pets need a balanced diet.

• peanuts
• cookies;
• chocolate.

However, these treats are high in sugar and fat. Over time, problems with teeth begin, excess weight appears. In this regard, frequent consumption of sweets is not recommended.

What do newborn mice eat?

The mother feeds the newborn mice with milk until they grow up. At birth, they are blind and helpless. Without a mother, they absolutely cannot eat. During adolescence, the mother brings solid food to the offspring.

However, if this is not possible, artificial feeding is required. Suitable for this:

• mix for puppies and kittens;
• soy-based infant formula (without iron);
• whole goat milk.

Mouse with offspring.

A few recommendations:

• be sure to heat the milk or mixture;
• the mixture is prepared according to the instructions;
• in the first week they are fed 7-8 times a day, in the second - 5-6 times, in the third - 4 times, in the fourth - 3 times.

At 3-4 weeks, mouse food pellets are added. They are pre-soaked.

How to choose bait in a trap

Rodent control is carried out with the help of bait. Many believe that cheese is the favorite product of the animal. But it's not.

In the article by reference There is some interesting information about the misconception about cheese.

The most effective pieces will be:

• apples or pears;
  

  Mice are lovers of harmful smoked meats.

• apricot or peach;
• drain;
• fresh bread dipped in sunflower oil;
• freshly smoked or salted lard.

Boiled porridge and sunflower seeds are also suitable. With the help of any of the listed products, the animals will fall into the trap very quickly.

Conclusion

The preparation of a daily diet for decorative pets should be approached thoroughly. With the help of nutrients, healthy mice can be raised. At the same time, having studied all the favorite products, any person can easily catch rodents.