How often & how long does it take to clean a mouse enclosure?
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How often & how long does it take to clean a mouse enclosure?
by cheese.buddy3 Mon 03 Aug 2020, 6:50 pm
I am trying to convince my mom to let me get a group of 3 female mice, but after doing extensive research I could not find a solid answer of how often I should clean the enclosure. My mom is mostly on board with the idea, except she is worried that I will not be able to maintain a clean enclosure once the world goes back to normal... I already have 2 parakeets and I clean their cage once a week and I know I will be able to properly care for the mice, but I need help convincing her that I can do it.
On average how often and how long does it take you to clean your mouse enclosure? Thanks!
On average how often and how long does it take you to clean your mouse enclosure? Thanks!
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Re: How often & how long does it take to clean a mouse enclosure?
by Robin~ Tue 04 Aug 2020, 12:45 pm
Hello!
I generally clean my cage once every 7-10 days, but depending on how large your cage is you may be able to go for longer. When you clean, only replace about 1/3 of the bedding--there should be some near the bottom that goes untouched if you put a recommended 6".
As for how long, it generally takes about an hour or two. At first it took me longer since I wasn't used to creating an enriching set up but after a while you get into the swing of what your mice like. For this reason I really wouldn't recommend mice to anyone who has a busy work/school schedule--they suck up a lot of time from your week. Of course, it's absolutely worth it, but it's definitely a point to consider.
I generally clean my cage once every 7-10 days, but depending on how large your cage is you may be able to go for longer. When you clean, only replace about 1/3 of the bedding--there should be some near the bottom that goes untouched if you put a recommended 6".
As for how long, it generally takes about an hour or two. At first it took me longer since I wasn't used to creating an enriching set up but after a while you get into the swing of what your mice like. For this reason I really wouldn't recommend mice to anyone who has a busy work/school schedule--they suck up a lot of time from your week. Of course, it's absolutely worth it, but it's definitely a point to consider.
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Re: How often & how long does it take to clean a mouse enclosure?
by tkstefan Tue 04 Aug 2020, 9:37 pm
I usually spot clean 3 times a week (which takes about ten minutes). All you do is take out patches of urine/poo that stand out. Usually, after awhile you'll notice that your mice pick a spot to pee in, so all you have to do is clean that out and stray poops. Once a week I do a deep clean. I replace 2/3 of the bedding and wipe down the container(this takes me about 45 minutes). I replace their toys every 2-3 weeks. Good luck getting your mice!! Theyre amazing.
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