can anybody identify this rodent? thinking maybe a woodmouse or very young rat even?

dhammy2k3 · #1 (**permalink**) 14-07-2011, 10:09 PM

ideas anyone? he was found in the extension which was open at the time so not sure if he had just entered or not

davecatt · #2 (**permalink**) 14-07-2011, 11:01 PM

young Wood Mouse I think.

Littlesparrow · #3 (**permalink**) 15-07-2011, 07:01 AM

We have a Woodmouse under the shed, they have slightly poppy black eyes if this helps.

werdnal · #4 (**permalink**) 15-07-2011, 08:47 AM

Woodmouse for me too. They are incredibly, if not foolishly, tame at this age. I found on in the garden a few years ago, standing out in the open away from any cover, and it was totally unafraid of me. I fed it blackberries and it was fascinating to watch it hold them in its little paws and nibble away. I wonder how many survive as they seem to take a lot of chances with their safety and don't move very fast either!

It could have wandered in if the door was open, but we did have a pregnant female give birth inside the back of our cooker once. However, to have got to the size that yours is, I think you would have noticed before now if they were actually living indoors!