Mice are not something that people generally invite into their homes on purpose. They tend to evoke an image of an unclean house. However, mice are actually very clean little animals and make good pets, for the right kind of person. They can make an excellent pet for someone who just wants the company of another living thing. They prefer not to be handled and are very nervous little animals. They do not bite as a rule; they are just always looking to get somewhere else. Mice come in a variety of colors, everything from white to brown, grey to blue.
They are small in stature and make up for it in the antics they perform for you to observe. Mice like to be kept in groups of two or more so that they do not become lonely. Be sure to have a rodent expert sex them. Keep in mind that putting two males together could result in fighting that may be uncontrollable. Only keep same sexes together they multiply very quickly, usually producing four to six pups every time.
Gerbils: Friendly and Fearless
Gerbils are very social animals and need to be kept in groups of two or more, this is very important for them to be happy pets. They mate for life and are monogamous. If separated from their mate, they may never take another one again. They do not always breed when put in male/female pairs for that reason. However, care should be given that if offspring are not desired, the pairs should be same sexed.
Another nice attribute of the gerbil is that they are from desert climates; therefore, they utilize water very well. This trait results in less urine in the cage, less mess and less smell than other rodents produce.