How old do baby mice have to be till you can pick them up?

Question

How old do baby mice have to be till you can pick them up?

Answer 1

Ideally, if they are pet mice, you need to start handling them as early as possible so that they get used to being handled from an early age. This way they can go into their new homes nice and friendly.

But it also depends a lot on the mother. If the mother seems to be okay with you touching them and being near them, she probably will not mind. But it is very easy to stress her out enough for her to abandon or kill the babies, so take caution. Don't just pick them up one day, but start slowly, by just putting a hand in the cage, and then near them, etc.