my feeder mice keep dying

[jiznenny]

help! my feeder mice keep dying, i dont know what wrong i clean there tank every week. like right brfore they die they are weak and they breath heavly
................................. please help

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[telefrag]

sounds like they are too hot, or are getting dehydrated.

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[robroy]

what kind of bedding are you using? I find aspen or a very light pine works. Anything like cedar will kill them.

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[thetupak]

what kind of cage do you have them in?
do they have water?
is there plenty of ventelation?

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[eddie]

I used to cut corners and house my rodents with my snakes, but my rodents always seemed to escape.. never found out why though ... just odd...

Sounds like either too hot or not enough ventilation for them.
Keeping them in a glass tank or a wire type cage?

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[toker]

How about a little setup info? and if I have not said it, Welcome to the site!!

I used to cut corners and house my rodents with my snakes, but my rodents always seemed to escape.. never found out why though

LOL

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[BurmeseMike]

well i keep mine in ceder in the little crittertrail and 2 aqu for the babies. and i have only had one die and that was from giving birth she had comp

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[NicoleRussell]

isn't cedar supposed to be bad for all animals?

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[LovleAnjel]

Both cedar and pine are toxic to small mammals, they contain aromatic compounds which cause severe liver damage over time, contribute to respiratory infections and allergies. Your mice would be healthier on aspen or Carefresh (recycled newspaper). The mice should have a steady supply of appropriate food, probably lab block is best for feeders. They also require a source of clean water at all times, as a mouse can become dehydrated and die overnight from lack of water. Make sure the temperature stays in the 70s. Also, make sure there's no cloth or string they can get their paws on, these materials are generally indigestible and can cause deadly intestinal blockage. All that said, good luck!

[muzixman]

Sounds like a respiratory infection dont know for sure though? For my rats I bought a paper shredder and shred newspaper its a cheap alternative and dont contain any oils that can be pased on to your reptiles. good luck