 Releasing orphaned field mice - Too cold?
Hi,
I'm new to the forum and was hoping someone could help with a question.
My husband found a field mouse yesterday in his parking lot at work.
It is fully furred, eyes still closed. I have it on a heating pad and feeding a puppy milk supplement. He is eating well and passing urine and stools also.
Would anyone have an idea how old this mouse would be?
My most important question - I live in the North East region of the U.S. and it is already starting to get cold here. Night time temperatures are in the 40's.
Sorry, I don't know what that would be in Celsius.
Would he know how to survive if I released him when he seems ready? Do they need to find another mice colony to survive the freezing winter? Or would it be best to wait until the spring time when it turns warmer?
I'm just worried about releasing the little guy unprepared to deal with our bad winters.
Thank you for any answers... Judith |