How to Tame Pet Mice

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   Step 1: Let them settle

   Give new mice a few days to adjust before handling.

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   Step 2: Spend time nearby

   Sit beside the enclosure and talk softly so mice learn your voice and scent.

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   Step 3: Offer treats by hand

   Hold a small seed or treat in your fingers and let mice approach.

   Good to know: Wash hands before so you smell of no food scents.

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   Step 4: Use a scoop

   Let a mouse walk into your cupped hands or a tube rather than grabbing it.

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   Step 5: Handle low

   Sit on the floor so a fall is short.

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   Step 6: Keep sessions short

   A few minutes daily builds trust faster than long sessions.

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