(DIR) Return Create A Forum - Home --------------------------------------------------------- Mouse Maniac Forum (HTM) https://mousemaniacforum.createaforum.com --------------------------------------------------------- ***************************************************** (DIR) Return to: Food and Nutrition (Diets) ***************************************************** #Post#: 275-------------------------------------------------- 5 Great Mouse Treats! By: MousePaws Date: February 26, 2017, 10:38 pm --------------------------------------------------------- This list was originally compiled by me on Pet Mouse Fanciers forum. Please do not use the pictures without permission. Wondering what treats to pick? Looking for something not filled with sugar and fat? Here are 5 great treats for mice! Pumpkin seeds (HTM) https://i37.servimg.com/u/f37/19/49/43/55/treats10.jpg Some mice go crazy for pumpkin seeds! I know mine do! How often should they be fed?: 2-3 seeds a day Tip(s): Make sure the seeds are unsalted and unflavored. Dried mealworms (HTM) https://i37.servimg.com/u/f37/19/49/43/55/treats11.jpg Mealworms are a favorite for many mice, my mice love them! How often should they be fed?: 1-3 worms a day Tip(s): Live mealworms work too, but some mice prefer dried. Plain popcorn (HTM) https://i37.servimg.com/u/f37/19/49/43/55/treats12.jpg My girls love their popcorn! How often should they be fed?: 1-2 pieces a day depending on how big the pieces are Tip(s): Make sure the popcorn is plain, this means no added butters, flavorings, or seasonings. Dried papaya (HTM) https://i37.servimg.com/u/f37/19/49/43/55/treats13.jpg Dried papaya can be a great treat for some mice! How often should they be fed?: 1-5 pieces a day depending on the size of the pieces Tip(s): Some mice aren't very interested in papaya, some of my mice won't touch it, and some like it. Oats (HTM) https://i37.servimg.com/u/f37/19/49/43/55/treats14.jpg My mice love oats! How often should they be fed?: About 1/4 of a teaspoon a day Tip(s): No tips. #Post#: 277-------------------------------------------------- Re: 5 Great Mouse Treats! By: ~WinterWhisker~ Date: February 26, 2017, 10:42 pm --------------------------------------------------------- What kind of oats do you use? Traditional, steel-cut, etc. #Post#: 278-------------------------------------------------- Re: 5 Great Mouse Treats! By: MousePaws Date: February 26, 2017, 10:46 pm --------------------------------------------------------- [quote author=Squeaky link=topic=79.msg277#msg277 date=1488170549] What kind of oats do you use? Traditional, steel-cut, etc. [/quote] Does it matter? I thought those were just different ways they cut them/processed them. As long as they are just oats with nothing added, they should be fine. I think mine are steel-cut. *****************************************************