A tiny tale of three blind mice

We’ve taken in a mischief of abandoned baby wild mice

24.11.11

Three baby wood mice were found by a member of the public in the Wrexham area.

The mice are around the size of a thumbnail and have unopened eyes, but do have some fur and are feeding. It’s unsure whether they were abandoned by their mother or orphaned.

The caller monitored the mice before taking them home and seeking advice on how to feed and care for them properly until handing them over to us. The three are now in the care of our Stapeley Grange Wildlife Centre in Cheshire.

RSPCA animal welfare officer Claire Davies said:

We often get calls from the public concerned about seemingly abandoned wildlife and this caller was a great example of someone who acted responsibly and sensibly.

If you come across wild animals you think may have been abandoned, unless you think they are in immediate danger, please leave them alone and if possible monitor from a distance as regularly as possible, as often the mother will return to look after her babies.

If you have found an abandoned or orphaned wild animal remember to think twice and seek advice before disturbing them.

If after you have monitored them and you’re sure the animal has been abandoned, either call our national cruelty line on 0300 1234 999 or find your nearest wildlife rehabilitator.
 

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More about wood mice

Did you know?

Wood mice are the UK's most common and wide spread wild rodent.

These nocturnal mammals are agile and fast so are rarely seen. They live in underground burrows where they will nest in groups during the winter months, but when the weather warms up females will generally set up home alone to raise their young.

 

Baby wood mice are born blind but grow very quickly, and are independent of their parents within three weeks.

Wood mice are very clean animals, grooming themselves regularly, when they become nervous or frightened they will repeatedly clean their whiskers.
 

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