u/General-Childhood963

The pregnant mama deer mouse I took in very quietly gave birth recently. At least 3 that I can spot. I assumed she would use the softer bedding to nest, and haven't been disturbing it for that reason. I accidentally moved another hide to put her eggs and other snacks down and she came FLYING out. She knocked 2 babies out with her, and there's definitely a third in there. Is there anything I should be concerned about with her? She's getting her protein, loves her cage mates, and babies seemed fine just squeaky. I feel awful for scaring her the way I did, but I truly had no idea she'd even had the pups. Should I stay up for a bit to make sure she goes back in to care for them?

Let me preface by saying I've kept fancy mice as a very time consuming, expensive, and dedicated hobby for years in the past. I'm pretty well versed in their body language and have had to separate colonies of females before because of it. I've also kept lone males.

I've been rescuing our deer mice at work recently so they don't get killed. I have 3 currently, all from the same colony I think. These 2 pictured are basically attached at the hip. You don't see Matcha without Moose next to him bathing, snuggling, or playing. Once they got settled, it's very clear they're both male, so I know I'll have to separate.

If male mice are solitary (and I know they are), why are they so obsessed with each other LOL. Is there just currently nothing to fight over seeing as they're in a new environment with plenty to share? I stay up to watch them every night and never see so much as a tiny scuffle between them. They just come up together to greet me like this for a snack and then continue to hang out all night.

Editing to add update: Seems to be that deer mice males can get along! I'm leaving the boys together for now and will just continue to keep an eye on them. They do have a female friend in there (caught her already pregnant) so they are in a group. I'll just continue letting them do their little deer mouse things 😊 I have plenty of space for separation if/when the time comes.

I'm trying to switch from a temporary 10gal to a 40gL tank, but I struggle with cluttering. I prefer to keep everything as natural feeling as possible as they are wild mice. Pic of one of my babies for tax.

What are we cluttering our large enclosures with? I have the basics like some leaves/sticks, a hanging wood toy, stones, and even some planted cat grass. It's been a long time since I've actively kept mice, send help!

I walked into work this morning to see a glue trap with a live mouse in it. I ended up doordashing olive oil to free it, but there's still a fair bit of sticky residue stuck in their fur. They're tired, but active enough to jump away and at least able to move around and eat. I've kept fancy mice for years along with a few house mice during winters, but never had a situation like this. Is there a way to help get the residue off so they're more comfortable? I would feel awful releasing them just to get stuck somewhere in the wild.

The glue trap has been tossed, and I will make sure no one puts more out. We have a new manager and I believe he's the one who did it ): I'm still at work so limited to what snacks/housing I have, but I have a cozy tank setup at home they can go in.

Located in Pittsburgh, PA. Not aware of any wildlife rescues willing to help a little mouse, but pretty well aware how to care for one myself.

UPDATE: I was able to clean her up a little more, and she seems to be cleaning herself as well. I have her in a temp tank for monitoring and she's LOVING the setup (and the mealworm snacks.) I have high hopes for the little one now that she's much more active.