Hairless
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Hairless mice carry a gene that leaves them mostly bare after their first baby coat falls out. With no coat for protection they need a warm room, extra nesting material and a little more food, and their skin needs more checking than a furred mouse.
At a glance
The tradeoffs, honestly
Hairless mice feel the cold, scratch easily and burn more energy to stay warm. Some hairless does nurse poorly, so ask how the litter was raised.
Common questions
What extra care do hairless mice need?
A warm, draft-free room, lots of soft nesting material, bedding without sharp bits and a slightly larger ration. Check the skin often for scratches and dryness.
What health checks should I ask about?
Mice live only about two years, so ask for a birth date and a litter record. Ask about tumours and respiratory trouble in the line, check for clear eyes, a clean coat and no scratching, and ask for vet-confirmed sex: most pet mice are sexed wrongly at least once.
How was this litter bred?
Ask whether the mother was furred. Hairless does can struggle to raise litters, so careful breeders often use furred carrier does.
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