hello, i recently bought 4 mice and one is 100% pregnant- didnt plan that but i refused to give her back to the shop since she would become a snakes food. she built a nest already in a multichamber hide and isnt active as much. only comes for food. i honestly have no idea what to do so here are my questions:
-do i separate her from her group? shes the dominant one and rest are really young, probably around 6 weeks old,
shes young as well, just seems to be a little older than rest
-what age can i manipulate with her babies safely?
-what age do i separate males so they dont impregnate anyone?
-do i leave it all to her or somehow help?
-how many babies should i expect since shes young and thats her first litter (and last i hope!)
-how long can the male babies stay together? (i know males have to be alone when adults but how is it with baby siblings?)
-when can i move them into their new enclosure? they are in a temporary one but she looks like shes gonna give birth soon
i would REALLY appreachiate answers and any tips from someone who has had mouse litters before since i have no idea what i am doing. the pet store offered to take them in when they’re born but i refuse to let them become feeders.