Mouse ID please

sebastianbawn · #1 (**permalink**) 10-02-2010, 08:56 PM

Hi, this little mouse was dragging its leg behind him in work. We took him to the side, fed and watered him and sent him on his way a few hours later. Any ideas which species? I think its a juvenile Wood Mouse, but Im not great with mice. Any help appreciated

aeshna5 · #2 (**permalink**) 11-02-2010, 04:57 AM

I'd agree Wood Mouse.

Dogghound · #3 (**permalink**) 11-02-2010, 08:22 AM

I agree its a woodmouse, relatively large hind food, ears, also the colour. Not sure its a juvenile though.

vole-woman · #4 (**permalink**) 11-02-2010, 08:34 AM

They do sometimes move in an ungainly, wobbly way (as well as zooming about like the clappers).

shirl · #5 (**permalink**) 11-02-2010, 03:43 PM

Looks like a fully grown woodmouse, gorgeous aren't they, hope it enjoyed the food and drink!

Shirl

sebastianbawn · #6 (**permalink**) 11-02-2010, 06:13 PM

Thanks all. Yeh it enjoyed its meal. It was strange, just sat there with its leg out and unafraid when I approached. He was off like a speeding bullet when we released him though!