When can I release my wild mouse?

Question

I have a newborn wild mouse I am hand raising...how do I know when shes ready to survive on her own? How long does that take?

Answer 1

you can release at 4 to 5 weeks. once she opens her eyes, she's around 2 weeks old. and only ONLY hold her during feeding times. if you play with or coddle her she will not be released as easily and may become attached. make sure she's warm enough of course but no extra loving on sadly. anyway yeah about 4 or 5 weeks. make sure to release her somewhere near a stream or water source.

Answer 2

You could buy or make a pen so she can get use to the outdoors. Then like the other person said bury food around in the pen so she has to find it. That's all I know...

Answer 3

if it really is a new born, keep contact to a minimal. once it is able to eat regular mouse food (from the store) bury it around, make the mouse dig and search for it. after it is 2 months old, go into a wooded area to release it. also, NO WATER BOTTLE! small dish with water in it instead.

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