Baby Field Mice

[Tara424]

We've disturbed a field mice nest. The mother ran off. We rescued three baby mice. They have not opened their eyes yet, and are not eating solids. We've tried feeding them by putting to milk in a pippet and they've been taking some.

Do you have any advice?

[Hedge Witch]

Until someone more knowledgeable replies, you could try reading this earlier forum:

http://www.wildaboutbritain.co.uk/fo...eld-mouse.html

Good luck

[Jason Green]

I think the mother may have returned to the nest if the babies had been left in place.

If other WAB'ers agree and the nest could be returned to it's previous untouched state, could you return the young at all? I think at this age they need the mother's milk.

BTW Well done for assisting them .

Welcome to WAB!

[Dogghound]

I doubt the mother would accept the young back, they will be covered in human scent which they dont like.