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Showing posts with label Mice. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Mice. Show all posts
Thursday, January 15, 2015
Sadly Avalon has left us
Sadly one of my PEW mice Avalon, has passed. She is survived by her sister Lola. She was at least a year old. I really will miss this little girl and hopefully her sister won't be so sad. Rest in peace little Avalon.
Thursday, May 1, 2014
Avalon and Lola
Avalon and Lola came to the Village back in March 2014. I've not had the opportunity until now to post some pictures of them in their new digs! They are sweet little girls that love their wheels and to play in their hides and tubes.
A top view of the cage with both girls in it. Can you see them? Those are medium fiddle sticks. They spread their clean and cozy over their good mews. Good Mews is grey so that is the grey pellets you see. :)
Front view of the cage. They have 2 6.5" silent spinners, a flying saucer, medium fiddlesticks, an igloo, many toilet paper tubes. The cage is 24" wide x 14" deep x 14" tall. The wire is 1/2" x 1/2" mesh. This cage is made by martinscages.com.
One behind the wheel. See the bungees holding the wheel in place?
One in the tube and look at the doo on the wheel! They've been in here 1 day. Dirty girls!
One in the igloo!
Honestly, one was here when I put the camera down.
Finally you can see them both hiding behind the flying saucer!
Welcome Lola and Avalon!
Saturday, June 22, 2013
Combat Mouse Odor
Rescue mice have a really hard time finding a home. The biggest complaint, they smell. And they do have an odor. Here are some hints on how I keep mice here to help combat that. Most people only keep one or two mice as pets so this is really speaking to them. The more mice you have, the more smell you do have to deal with. The most mice that have lived here at one time is 8 and this is what I did and continue to do even though I don't have that many mice here, to combat the mouse smell.
For adult mice, I go to Martins Cages as they will make me cages with 1/2" x 1/2" wire. I have 3 sizes based on the group of mice. Otherwise, the only other habitat I recommend is a glass aquarium. I do not ever recommend the Critter Trail or similar products for ANY animal. From personal experience they are awful to clean, and I've had mice escape from them. I don't recommend bin cages for mice as the plastic tends to hold the odor in, even after cleaning it with items normally great at removing odor.
These cages are not on Martin's website, but you can order these cages. You'll have to contact them via their form to get a price quote. Be sure to include your shipping address so they can give you your shipping quote as well, include the entire underlined area for each cage when sending in your request. Keep in mind, the 1/2" x 1/2" wire is harder to work with and it is more expensive.
CC-1811 (18"w x 11" d x 11"t) with 1/2" x 1/2" GAW wire. A full flip top with 2 latches, an 8" x 6" door with 2 latch springs instead of the normal door latches. Fully collapsible. Ask them to make sure the door covers the opening with an overlap of at least an inch on the 3 sides of the door. I use this cage for a single mouse, typically an older mouse as they've slowed down quite a bit.
CC-2414 (24"w x 14" d x 14"t) with 1/2" x 1/2" GAW wire. A full flip top with 2 latches, a front door with 2 latch springs instead of the normal door latches. Fully collapsible. Ask them to make sure the door covers the opening with an overlap of at least an inch on the 3 sides of the door. These are a great size for single or up to 3 mice. You can really decorate it for them. Below is the cage with just the wheels in it so you can see the size.
CC-3018 (30"w x 18" d x 18"t)* without a balcony with 1/2" x 1/2" GAW wire. A full flip top with 2 latches, a front door with 2 latch springs instead of the normal door latchs. Fully collapsible. Ask them to make sure the door covers the opening with an overlap of at least an inch on the 3 sides of the door. I use for usually no more than 6 mice. You can really decorate it for them. I recommend leaving off the balcony because it takes away from being fully collapsible and it seems to knock some money off of the price. You can ask for this to be modified to only 16" tall, but I don't recommend going any lower because at 16" this cage can later be used for a pair of gerbils, a pair of rats, or a Syrian hamster during the cage's lifetime.
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The second part to keeping odors down is to select a substrate that absorbs odors. Hands down I have found that paper pelleted litter does this the best. As I live in Oregon, the home of Good Mews, that is the paper pelleted litter I use. It's usually found in the cat litter isle at the grocery store, such as Winco. There are other types of paper pelleted litter so if you live in another part of the country, you might want to see what is the most cost effective version in your area.
With a few exceptions, I tend to use items I can just toss. I provide a Superpet igloo appropriate for the population of mice that live in the cage, but small cardboard boxes work well, and you can toss those when you clean the cage. I provide a 4.5" flying saucer and a 6.5" Silent Spinner. While the wire wheels are cheaper and actually help with the odor control, they are too loud and you are constantly coating the contact areas with vegetable oil. The reason it is a 6.5" wheel is because they tend to outgrow the 4.5" Silent Spinner and you don't want them arching their backs when they are running.
Of course they love toilet paper and paper towel rolls. I also save bits of cardboard, like cereal boxes, the backs of pads of paper, coffee cup bands and make cardboard fortresses for their cages.
I actually don't provide a food dish for their dry food since they tend to go to the bathroom in it and they seem to prefer to forage. I provide paper boats for fresh food. The paper boats are often "re-purposed" by the mouse into their own forts. I like to use the smallest one.
I usually make braids of fleece for them to climb on when they are younger. Depending on the mouse, you could see about providing them hammocks. I typically purchase cheap fleece blankets from Ikea and cut them up. (They have blankets for $2.) I toss the fleece at cage cleaning time. If you put it in the washer, they can still smell other animals on it and often re-scent it, thus making it smell more in their cage.
Vinegar or lemon juice help remove odors from your hands. You can usually purchase new, empty pumps from beauty supply stores. Barring that, you could recycle a liquid soap dispenser you already have or visit Specialty Bottles online (image taken from Specialty Bottles http://www.specialtybottle.com/clearpetcosmoplastic8ozbottlewblackpump.aspx). Just wash with soap as normal and then finish with vinegar or lemon juice.
The cage
For adult mice, I go to Martins Cages as they will make me cages with 1/2" x 1/2" wire. I have 3 sizes based on the group of mice. Otherwise, the only other habitat I recommend is a glass aquarium. I do not ever recommend the Critter Trail or similar products for ANY animal. From personal experience they are awful to clean, and I've had mice escape from them. I don't recommend bin cages for mice as the plastic tends to hold the odor in, even after cleaning it with items normally great at removing odor.
These cages are not on Martin's website, but you can order these cages. You'll have to contact them via their form to get a price quote. Be sure to include your shipping address so they can give you your shipping quote as well, include the entire underlined area for each cage when sending in your request. Keep in mind, the 1/2" x 1/2" wire is harder to work with and it is more expensive.
CC-1811 (18"w x 11" d x 11"t) with 1/2" x 1/2" GAW wire. A full flip top with 2 latches, an 8" x 6" door with 2 latch springs instead of the normal door latches. Fully collapsible. Ask them to make sure the door covers the opening with an overlap of at least an inch on the 3 sides of the door. I use this cage for a single mouse, typically an older mouse as they've slowed down quite a bit.
CC-2414 (24"w x 14" d x 14"t) with 1/2" x 1/2" GAW wire. A full flip top with 2 latches, a front door with 2 latch springs instead of the normal door latches. Fully collapsible. Ask them to make sure the door covers the opening with an overlap of at least an inch on the 3 sides of the door. These are a great size for single or up to 3 mice. You can really decorate it for them. Below is the cage with just the wheels in it so you can see the size.
CC-3018 (30"w x 18" d x 18"t)* without a balcony with 1/2" x 1/2" GAW wire. A full flip top with 2 latches, a front door with 2 latch springs instead of the normal door latchs. Fully collapsible. Ask them to make sure the door covers the opening with an overlap of at least an inch on the 3 sides of the door. I use for usually no more than 6 mice. You can really decorate it for them. I recommend leaving off the balcony because it takes away from being fully collapsible and it seems to knock some money off of the price. You can ask for this to be modified to only 16" tall, but I don't recommend going any lower because at 16" this cage can later be used for a pair of gerbils, a pair of rats, or a Syrian hamster during the cage's lifetime.
[Picture to follow]
The Substrates
The second part to keeping odors down is to select a substrate that absorbs odors. Hands down I have found that paper pelleted litter does this the best. As I live in Oregon, the home of Good Mews, that is the paper pelleted litter I use. It's usually found in the cat litter isle at the grocery store, such as Winco. There are other types of paper pelleted litter so if you live in another part of the country, you might want to see what is the most cost effective version in your area.
As Good Mews is not very soft, I include nesting material such as toilet paper, plain tissue paper (no lotion), and shredded newspaper.
If you find they start to smell too much between cage cleaning times, get a small dust pan or scoop and swap out some litter every other day and add fresh litter. Don't do the entire cage, just a cup (or a few depending on the size of the cage) at a time. Adding a few fresh cups of litter helps refresh the cage and absorbs more odors.
If you find they start to smell too much between cage cleaning times, get a small dust pan or scoop and swap out some litter every other day and add fresh litter. Don't do the entire cage, just a cup (or a few depending on the size of the cage) at a time. Adding a few fresh cups of litter helps refresh the cage and absorbs more odors.
Furnishing the cages
With a few exceptions, I tend to use items I can just toss. I provide a Superpet igloo appropriate for the population of mice that live in the cage, but small cardboard boxes work well, and you can toss those when you clean the cage. I provide a 4.5" flying saucer and a 6.5" Silent Spinner. While the wire wheels are cheaper and actually help with the odor control, they are too loud and you are constantly coating the contact areas with vegetable oil. The reason it is a 6.5" wheel is because they tend to outgrow the 4.5" Silent Spinner and you don't want them arching their backs when they are running.
Of course they love toilet paper and paper towel rolls. I also save bits of cardboard, like cereal boxes, the backs of pads of paper, coffee cup bands and make cardboard fortresses for their cages.
I actually don't provide a food dish for their dry food since they tend to go to the bathroom in it and they seem to prefer to forage. I provide paper boats for fresh food. The paper boats are often "re-purposed" by the mouse into their own forts. I like to use the smallest one.
I usually make braids of fleece for them to climb on when they are younger. Depending on the mouse, you could see about providing them hammocks. I typically purchase cheap fleece blankets from Ikea and cut them up. (They have blankets for $2.) I toss the fleece at cage cleaning time. If you put it in the washer, they can still smell other animals on it and often re-scent it, thus making it smell more in their cage.
Water Bottles
I only use glass water bottles on all of the critter cages. I provide each cage with at least 2 water bottles in case one fails. (Image from Lixit.com site). http://www.lixit.com/node/711 These fit on a variety of popular tea and juice bottles sold. I typically just go to my work's recycle bins (with permission) and remove the glass bottles I need. What is great that is that if I drop a bottle, they are really easy to replace. The best price I've seen for these kits is through kwcages.com. They are sold as bird water bottle kits. I leave all of the hardware on the cage when cleaning the cage.Cage Cleaning Schedule
I clean mouse cages every week. (Unlike gerbil and Syrian hamster cages which are on a rotating schedule.). For male mice, I typically reserve about 1/2" cup of the used Good Mews to sprinkle around their cage to "pre-scent" it for them. This way they seem less inclined to re-scent extensively and the smell is held down. I do NOT do this for any other animal that is in my care, just the male mice.
Cleaning Your Hands After Handling Your Mouse
Vinegar or lemon juice help remove odors from your hands. You can usually purchase new, empty pumps from beauty supply stores. Barring that, you could recycle a liquid soap dispenser you already have or visit Specialty Bottles online (image taken from Specialty Bottles http://www.specialtybottle.com/clearpetcosmoplastic8ozbottlewblackpump.aspx). Just wash with soap as normal and then finish with vinegar or lemon juice.
It may seem like a lot of work to keep pet mice, but they are worth the effort. They can be endearing and engaging little creatures.
Monday, January 28, 2013
Martins Mouse Cage Upgrade
The mice are getting bigger cages, eventually. I ordered the first two cages today. They are 30" wide x 18" deep x 16" tall. These will be for the 5 remaining girls. It was discovered that the cage the girls are in is too small for the number of mice. It also has been decided that the cages needed to be available to work as hamster or rat cages and the cages they are currently in are too small for that.
These cages are made with 1/2" x 1/2" wire.
Eventually the last 2 sets of cages will be replaced as funds permit.
The 2 cages that are currently in use will eventually be donated to North Star Animal Rescue based in the San Francisco Bay Area. http://www.northstarrescue.org/ I will be keeping a set here for hospital cages.
To order this cage, CC-3018 – Modified – 30" w x 16"t x 18"d, 1/2” x 1/2”, flip-top lid with 2 spring hooks, front door with 2 latches, collapsible carrier.
These cages are made with 1/2" x 1/2" wire.
Eventually the last 2 sets of cages will be replaced as funds permit.
The 2 cages that are currently in use will eventually be donated to North Star Animal Rescue based in the San Francisco Bay Area. http://www.northstarrescue.org/ I will be keeping a set here for hospital cages.
To order this cage, CC-3018 – Modified – 30" w x 16"t x 18"d, 1/2” x 1/2”, flip-top lid with 2 spring hooks, front door with 2 latches, collapsible carrier.
Monday, January 21, 2013
Twitter Passed
One of my little female mice, Twitter, has passed. She was found, buried, under the igloo in the cage. The girls had moved all of their bedding to the opposite side of the cage.
Twitter was one of the lab mice in Fat Kid Rules the World.
She's been prepared for cremation.
Rest in peace little Twitter!
Twitter was one of the lab mice in Fat Kid Rules the World.
She's been prepared for cremation.
Rest in peace little Twitter!
Sunday, July 1, 2012
Special Mouse Cages
Unlike other Martins cages, this one comes assembled (except for the spring hooks).
Anyway, it holds 5 mice according to the mouse calculator. They LOVE it. It, along with using Good Mews (similar to Yesterdays News) keeps the odor down. They are really easy to decorate and keep clean.
I recommend this type of caging for adult mice. I have rescued mice, not show mice (show mice are typically larger) and the rescued mice do NOT slip through the wires. I have had them slip through the BARS on the Critter Trail products originally used. It also keeps the smell down quite a bit and they like climbing on the bars. The pan is deep enough I never have anything fall onto the floor. It has what I call a moat, a space around the side of the cage and the pan so that even if they are on the side of the cage and go to the bathroom, it will not go outside of the pan.
Update: I also have CC-3018 cages - Modified 30" w x 16" t x 18" d , 1/2" x 1/2", flip-top lid with 2 spring hooks, front door with 2 latches, collapsible carrier.
Update: I also have CC-3018 cages - Modified 30" w x 16" t x 18" d , 1/2" x 1/2", flip-top lid with 2 spring hooks, front door with 2 latches, collapsible carrier.
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Trip to Kenmore, Washington and Mousies are Here!
My husband and I went to Kenmore, Washington last weekend to help Joanne get the pictures of the critters on petfinder. I took over 200 pictures! It was so nice to meet everyone and to visit with the critters. We also picked up my 6 mice!
The girls names are Speedy, Chunky, Twitter, Streak, Tease, and Holiday.
They live in a modified quality cage. The cage is lined with 1/4" x 1/4" wire. To keep down the smell, I use Good Mews as the litter and then they get shredded paper for bedding. They have 4 wheels in their cage and lots of cardboard tunnels.
I typically feed them blocks. I purchase Harlan 2014 from various sources along with some of the grain mix.
The girls names are Speedy, Chunky, Twitter, Streak, Tease, and Holiday.
They live in a modified quality cage. The cage is lined with 1/4" x 1/4" wire. To keep down the smell, I use Good Mews as the litter and then they get shredded paper for bedding. They have 4 wheels in their cage and lots of cardboard tunnels.
I typically feed them blocks. I purchase Harlan 2014 from various sources along with some of the grain mix.
Saturday, November 28, 2009
Epi Joins Vermin Village
Little mouse girl Epi joins Vermin Village. She is a pink eyed white (PEW) mouse. And she is one chunky girl! She loves her wheel, her blocks and not being picked up.
Welcome to Vermin Village silly girl!
Welcome to Vermin Village silly girl!
Saturday, June 13, 2009
A hamster, a mouse, and 2 wheels
Oreo is tooling around her new cage like nobody's business. She was running in her wheel. I think she likes it all! She has 3 balconies and a full floor on the bottom. She has a wheel, several cardboard tunnels and different "terrain" for her enjoyment. Good Mews to draw up the mousy smell, Ultra Care Fresh for softness (I don't normally buy this, it was given to me with O-Ren.) And Eco Paper bedding for burrowing. I put in her slice of cheese house and her tunnels and she is in her element. I've attached the two huge water bottles. A bit overkill, but the water bottles I use are easier to clean. I always put 2 in the event one fails.
O-Ren is mistress of all she surveys. I believe hamsters are rather short-sighted. lol She's already taken her wheel for a spin. And when I walked in the room she was running up and down her cage and balconies. Mine....all....mine....
O-Ren is mistress of all she surveys. I believe hamsters are rather short-sighted. lol She's already taken her wheel for a spin. And when I walked in the room she was running up and down her cage and balconies. Mine....all....mine....
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Moe the Mouse Passes
This week has not been good for Vermin Village. Moe, the last mouse has passed. He has joined his brothers and awaits transport for private cremation. :*(
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Curly Passes
Curly, the 2nd of three male mice brothers, passed on 1/21/2009. They were adopted in July 2007 just over the age of 3 months. Curly was approximately 20 months old.
The three brothers started their life together at Vermin Village at 3 months of age. They were 3 of the 5 original founders. (Mr. Chuckles and Tickle being the rattie founders.) They originally lived in that plastic housing they sell with all of the tubes. CRAP. I say it again, CRAP. It was hard to clean, smelled within 5 minutes of them being placed in it and it was CRAP. I had the easiest one to clean. Then to top it off, they could escape, so I had to put wire over the door wire. I was so frustrated, I ended up making 2 cages. One for the 3 brothers and one for Pepe. I highly recommend never buying that plastic stuff for ANY animal. Either make your own or go and buy a real cage! They have awesome cages for gerbils and hamsters at Quality Cages, you can visit them at www.qualitycage.com. Mouse cages are another matter, but you can have them make one for you or you can make your own, having them cut the wire for you (because they have the tools to make each piece FLAT). If you do have them make you one, spend the extra money and get it powder coated! For the levels, I used the corner ledges you can get at petstores or online.
Anyway, Curly's remains have been placed with his other brother that has passed, in the freezer. When Moe passes, I'll take them to the Oregon Humane Society for private cremation. They can all be in the same urn together. It was only in the last 2 months upon doing their weekly health check, that I separated them. I noticed Moe had a small lump on him (he is not a candidate for surgery, he's too old). Larry was eaten after he passed so I didn't want the same fate to befall Moe so I put the two brothers side by side in separate cages.
Rest in peace Curly.
The three brothers started their life together at Vermin Village at 3 months of age. They were 3 of the 5 original founders. (Mr. Chuckles and Tickle being the rattie founders.) They originally lived in that plastic housing they sell with all of the tubes. CRAP. I say it again, CRAP. It was hard to clean, smelled within 5 minutes of them being placed in it and it was CRAP. I had the easiest one to clean. Then to top it off, they could escape, so I had to put wire over the door wire. I was so frustrated, I ended up making 2 cages. One for the 3 brothers and one for Pepe. I highly recommend never buying that plastic stuff for ANY animal. Either make your own or go and buy a real cage! They have awesome cages for gerbils and hamsters at Quality Cages, you can visit them at www.qualitycage.com. Mouse cages are another matter, but you can have them make one for you or you can make your own, having them cut the wire for you (because they have the tools to make each piece FLAT). If you do have them make you one, spend the extra money and get it powder coated! For the levels, I used the corner ledges you can get at petstores or online.
Anyway, Curly's remains have been placed with his other brother that has passed, in the freezer. When Moe passes, I'll take them to the Oregon Humane Society for private cremation. They can all be in the same urn together. It was only in the last 2 months upon doing their weekly health check, that I separated them. I noticed Moe had a small lump on him (he is not a candidate for surgery, he's too old). Larry was eaten after he passed so I didn't want the same fate to befall Moe so I put the two brothers side by side in separate cages.
Rest in peace Curly.
Monday, August 18, 2008
Larry the Mouse
Larry, one of the 3 mice brothers, died sometime last night. His brothers partially ate some of his body to try and get rid of it. Gruesome, but a defense mechanism. You can't have decomp smell as it attracts predators. I've taken apart their cage and will be cleaning and resetting it.
His brothers, Curly and Moe, are seniors, about a year and 4 months. Poor little guys. They just don't live very long. These 2 mice and my 1 gerbil are the last non-rattie rodents I will keep.
His brothers, Curly and Moe, are seniors, about a year and 4 months. Poor little guys. They just don't live very long. These 2 mice and my 1 gerbil are the last non-rattie rodents I will keep.
Friday, February 15, 2008
Critter and Room Updates
I sold off all of the other cages I no longer wanted to use. A rescue bought the one Pip and Spot came in and the one I had. Worked out well, they drove to Wilsonville from Salem to get it and I knocked some more money off to help out. Plus I didn't have to go anywhere as my husband works in Wilsonville and the person came to his work so I didn't have to pay to take it anywhere. It all works out in the end. I'm glad someone will get good use out of the cages.
I sold the 2 standard 20 gallon aquariums. It worked out, a kid was looking for tanks for his fish and I was selling them cheap. I told him if they didn't hold water to call me back and I'd give him his money back. They worked so he called and said he'd be keeping them. Cool. I got stuck with the long 20 gallon tank, but that is okay. I decided it makes a good hospital habitat. Pip is in it now recovering from surgery and she is in a collar so it is perfect for her. It has more floor space than a regular 20 gallon tank and it will keep her warmer since she can't really burrow in the bedding easily with the collar on. Anyway, I decided to keep this tank.
What, you ask, is on the bottom of my cage toppers then? Well, I have 3 cage toppers from Quality Cages. I love them, but hated the aquariums. They were too heavy. So I asked QC if they'd make me cages to go on the bottom of the cage toppers in place of the aquariums. Best damn money I ever spent. They are so cool. The ratties that have those cages took to them just fine. I prefer my other cage style over the toppers and faux aquariums, but the toppers are great quality and cost some decent dough, so I wanted to keep them. Besides, for the pets that are in this style, I need that lift opening as those ratties respond better when the whole lid is open, rather than just a door. The cool things about the aquarium replacements is that they have a door in them.
The room is in progress. I'm sick with a cold now so that has kind of put a damper on things. My head hurts too much when I bend down so no moving junk around this weekend. :-( I'll just try to go through my other junk.
We did get a fridge, but it is bigger than the one I thought we'd get so it isn't going on a dresser. That is okay though, it is a very nice fridge and we got it at a very good price. It was posted on CL 10 minutes before I found it and it was just a few streets up from where we live so that worked out great!
Decided not to get the boys neutered. Instead, I am going to get the little sister of Spot, Pip, spayed when she is old enough. After she recovers from her surgery she'll move in a cage I actually made for the late Pepé. She'll enjoy it since she is spidey rat. I'll set her cage right next to her brother's cage so she and Spot can visit and Patches can get to know her. Then in a month or two, when she has been spayed, she can move in with them.
Pepé, my senior mouse, passed away a few days ago. It was not unexpected, he started to look peaked. I spoke with the vet and since Pepé appeared to be eating, drinking and running around, there wasn't much they could really do for the fellow. Pepé was over a year and half old, which is pretty good for a little mouse. He had a hernia, but that doesn't appear to be what caused his death. It was either liver or kidney issues. He didn't seem in any pain and was very active until the day he died. He is in my freezer awaiting cremation. I take my babies to the Oregon Humane Society for private cremations. They are reasonable and considerate.
I think that is about it for now.
Cheers!
Update: Final Results!
I sold the 2 standard 20 gallon aquariums. It worked out, a kid was looking for tanks for his fish and I was selling them cheap. I told him if they didn't hold water to call me back and I'd give him his money back. They worked so he called and said he'd be keeping them. Cool. I got stuck with the long 20 gallon tank, but that is okay. I decided it makes a good hospital habitat. Pip is in it now recovering from surgery and she is in a collar so it is perfect for her. It has more floor space than a regular 20 gallon tank and it will keep her warmer since she can't really burrow in the bedding easily with the collar on. Anyway, I decided to keep this tank.
What, you ask, is on the bottom of my cage toppers then? Well, I have 3 cage toppers from Quality Cages. I love them, but hated the aquariums. They were too heavy. So I asked QC if they'd make me cages to go on the bottom of the cage toppers in place of the aquariums. Best damn money I ever spent. They are so cool. The ratties that have those cages took to them just fine. I prefer my other cage style over the toppers and faux aquariums, but the toppers are great quality and cost some decent dough, so I wanted to keep them. Besides, for the pets that are in this style, I need that lift opening as those ratties respond better when the whole lid is open, rather than just a door. The cool things about the aquarium replacements is that they have a door in them.
The room is in progress. I'm sick with a cold now so that has kind of put a damper on things. My head hurts too much when I bend down so no moving junk around this weekend. :-( I'll just try to go through my other junk.
We did get a fridge, but it is bigger than the one I thought we'd get so it isn't going on a dresser. That is okay though, it is a very nice fridge and we got it at a very good price. It was posted on CL 10 minutes before I found it and it was just a few streets up from where we live so that worked out great!
Decided not to get the boys neutered. Instead, I am going to get the little sister of Spot, Pip, spayed when she is old enough. After she recovers from her surgery she'll move in a cage I actually made for the late Pepé. She'll enjoy it since she is spidey rat. I'll set her cage right next to her brother's cage so she and Spot can visit and Patches can get to know her. Then in a month or two, when she has been spayed, she can move in with them.
Pepé, my senior mouse, passed away a few days ago. It was not unexpected, he started to look peaked. I spoke with the vet and since Pepé appeared to be eating, drinking and running around, there wasn't much they could really do for the fellow. Pepé was over a year and half old, which is pretty good for a little mouse. He had a hernia, but that doesn't appear to be what caused his death. It was either liver or kidney issues. He didn't seem in any pain and was very active until the day he died. He is in my freezer awaiting cremation. I take my babies to the Oregon Humane Society for private cremations. They are reasonable and considerate.
I think that is about it for now.
Cheers!
Update: Final Results!
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