About Jedediah Expertise I can answer questions about exotic rodents (among others jirds, mice species, chinchillas, degus): how to keep them, what to feed them, how to make toys ect.
I cannot answer questions on breeding or medical questions. If your animal appears to be sick, you need to see a rodent vet as soon as possible, don`t waste time asking me.
Experience I keep, have kept or am planning to keep a number of exotic rodents and I am constantly doing research on many species to keep informed.
Question i found three newborn mice today after the mother had died. they are still "pinkies" and i guess they are about a day old. i have been keeping them warm, and feeding them a formula that Petsmart suggested, but on a website it said that you should rub a warm washcloth on thier abdomen to help them go to the bathroom, but its not working. do you have any advice?
Answer Dear Delayna,
thank you for your question.
Mice that are so young rarely survive when their mother is not around any more. For rubbing their belly, a mist q-tip might be a better choice. Try both before and after the feeding, it might not have worked because their bellies were totally empty.
I'm sorry that I cannot be of more help to you
Jennifer
