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Mice babies
My mouse just gave birth but shes eating the babies. What should I do?
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It's possible that this is her first litter. Inexperienced mothers tend to do this more often. I had a mouse that (unfortunately) devoured about half of her young. It's not really a rare event.
It's ok; it's natural. All you can do is let it happen. The mom may be detecting sickness (or etc.), so it's best to let nature take its course.
It's important not to handle the newborns; it usually makes conditions worse (your scent may encourage more neglect on the mother's part).
It's been a long time since I've bred mice, so I encourage you to research it more (for better detail).
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ok well if you or any body in your family are touching the babies don't cause thata is why she is eating them...
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Well when i viste the puppies I have to wash my hnad really good with this special soap or the mom will reject them and somethimes eat them. Well I'd clean them becuase they could smell you or anything on them and that might be why the mom is attacking.
Hopw I helped
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The mother might be eating them because she can smell something on them and thinks its something/someone else. (at least its what hamsters do) they are every protective of thier children so what ever you do dont touch the new babies for a while, and if you HAVE to make sure your hands are clean, or you can use gloves which would be ideal. make sure wherever they are liekin your room or whatever that you dont spray anything in there while they are around. hope i helped =0
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