Buyer question
How long does a mouse live?
Our Animal Library gives the Mouse a lifespan of 1.5–2.5 years.
Source: the Standard mouse page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Mouse in the Animal Library
The detail
The standard fancy mouse is the domestic house mouse with a short, smooth coat, bred in hundreds of colors and markings. It is small, quick and entertaining to watch, and it suits owners who want a lively cage more than a lap pet.
- Origin
- Domestic house mouse, Asia and England
- Best fit
- Watchers more than cuddlers
- Care load
- 2 out of 5 (Small daily routine)
What to weigh
Mice live about two years, move fast and are more for watching than cuddling. Bucks smell strongly and usually must live alone.