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Anyone know what these are? Found 6 of them in my back garden. Seam friendly and like cheese!

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BlueBunny23 · 15/09/2022 07:42

I seen 6 of these all snuggled together in my back garden. Very small as I approached they didn’t budge, I went and got some cheese and they shared it. I handed it to them and they took it from my hand with their hand. I think they are super cute what ever they are anyways! But I’m pregnant and my hormones are a mess so I’m guessing I should stay well away. Are they just mice? Baby rats? Voles?

Anyone know what these are? Found 6 of them in my back garden. Seam friendly and like cheese!
Anyone know what these are? Found 6 of them in my back garden. Seam friendly and like cheese!
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PolkaDotMankini · 15/09/2022 16:05

They look like rats to me, but I'm no expert. If they're still about, they'll be vulnerable. Can you pop them in a box and take them to a wildlife rescue?

hagathachristie · 15/09/2022 16:06

Oh actually now I zoomed in I think wood mice . They don't go into houses . Just leave them be ! I've rescued loads when I had cats ! They don't t bite . They live under sheds / in garages etc .

hagathachristie · 15/09/2022 16:07

Defo NOT rats . I'm a rat fanatic, have them as pets .

hagathachristie · 15/09/2022 16:08

Aw I didn't read the list about no mummy mouse ....

If they stay there and mummy doesn't come back yes - wildlife sanctuary.

GerundTheBehemoth · 15/09/2022 16:23

Johnnysgirl · 15/09/2022 16:03

What's the difference between wood mice and house mice? Aren't they all vermin? 😬

Two different species, with different behaviour, ecology etc. Wood Mice less likely to set up home inside buildings.

Johnnysgirl · 15/09/2022 16:37

GerundTheBehemoth · 15/09/2022 16:23

Two different species, with different behaviour, ecology etc. Wood Mice less likely to set up home inside buildings.

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Ah, I see. Thanks. I'm still traumatised from having a house invasion over ten years ago 😬

MissMaple82 · 15/09/2022 16:47

Oh my goodness 🥰🥰🥰🥰

MissMaple82 · 15/09/2022 16:49

CockingASnook · 15/09/2022 15:41

Mice. The good news, if you like them. Is that they’ll be sexually mature in a couple of weeks and you’ll soon have two dozen more to enjoy.

Hmm
Maymaymay · 15/09/2022 17:00

I have had pet rats and they don't look like those, but they look like baby wild rats to me. Call a local wildlife place and say you have baby rodents that need help

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