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Old 08-13-2017, 10:51 AM   #2
Twolunger
I would never bring wild mice into my rodent colony. I have started colonies from pet store mice or rats with no problems. Mice can be infected with salmonella so make sure you wash your hands thoroughly after cleaning their enclosures. You may want to wear plastic or latex gloves if you are concerned about it. The last large colony we started was with rodents that came from a company that provides laboratory rodents. I only feed frozen/thawed now, but if I start another colony it will be with lab mice. If you search online for diseases that mice can transmit to humans you won't be able to sleep at night. As a kid I had pet mice in my bedroom all the time and I'm still here, and didn't spread the bubonic disease to anyone.