FANCY MOUSE BREEDING One of my goals as a mouse breeder is to use mouse breeding to help others gain exposure to science and the natural world. I want to encourage and promote realistic animal breeding that’s based on science and I want it to be available to mature and responsible adults interested in theseContinue reading “Mouse Breeding Guide”
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New Lab Cages
So far MisterMiceGuy has used 10 gallon glass aquariums and extra large plastic critter carriers with a modified lid to house his mice. Recently MisterMiceGuy acquired 5 mouse lab breeding cages from Reptile Basics Inc. The cages are made from durable High-density polyethylene and have a 1/4″ stainless screen top with accomodations for food andContinue reading “New Lab Cages”
The Common Mouse Mite, Myocoptes musculinus
Mites are a common problem in laboratory mice with somewhere around 33% of research institutions reporting at least one colony infection of mites (Mook and Benjamin 2008). The most common species being the surface-feeding species, Myocoptes musculinus (Mook and Benjamin 2008). The life cycle of Myocoptes musculinus ranges from 8 to 14 day with eggsContinue reading “The Common Mouse Mite, Myocoptes musculinus”
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