What size cage does a mouse need?

A mouse needs a cage that’s spacious enough for them to run around, climb, play, eat, and sleep in. A cage for a single mouse should be at least 18 x 12 x 12 inches, or about 1.5 cubic feet—add half a square foot for each additional mouse you’ll be housing. Remember that bigger is always better when it comes to mouse cages, so get the largest one you can for the health and happiness of your mice!

How do you set up a mouse cage?

Set up a mouse cage according to the product assembly instructions, then fill it with the essentials your mice need to thrive. You’ll need water bottles and feeders, lots of fresh rodent bedding, plus hideouts, toys, and possibly a litter box if your mice are potty trained. A rodent wheel can provide exercise for your mice, and ramps, tunnels, ladders, and hammocks are healthy habitat necessities, as well.

Can you keep 2 mice in the same cage?

You can keep two mice or even more in the same enclosure, just be sure to size up your cage to give them plenty of room. Mice are social animals and will love having company, just make sure to be careful about housing two males together because they may fight, and avoid opposite sex pairings unless you want to breed more mice. Housing mice together from a young age can help avoid competition and aggressive behaviors.