Buyer question
Is a mouse good for beginners?
Yes: our Animal Library rates the Mouse 4 out of 5 for beginners (good if handling is light).
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.
- Best fit
- Watchers more than cuddlers
- Handling
- 3 out of 5 (Quick, tames with patience)
- 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.