Laura Corin Posted October 28, 2019 Share Posted October 28, 2019 18 2 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanaqui Posted October 28, 2019 Share Posted October 28, 2019 Aw, little mousie must've been so scared! I’m truly sorry Man’s dominion Has broken Nature’s social union, An’ justifies that ill opinion, Which makes thee startle, At me, thy poor, earth-born companion, An’ fellow-mortal! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted October 28, 2019 Author Share Posted October 28, 2019 Wee Mousie went for a ride in a car. Wee Mousie has a tail to tell. 6 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wintermom Posted October 28, 2019 Share Posted October 28, 2019 Tell me you aren't the one with the pink sock calmly taking a photo while the mouse is that close to you! 😯 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashfern Posted October 28, 2019 Share Posted October 28, 2019 I'm impressed that y'all caught that thing in a drinking glass! 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corraleno Posted October 28, 2019 Share Posted October 28, 2019 When we lived in the UK, there was a river right in front of our house and about 40 acres of farmland behind it. In the fall the field mice would flee the combine harvester and often end up in the house. I was surprised by how cute they were compared to the big gray house mice I was used to in the US! We used to trap them and take them over the river and release them into a different field. Then we took in a pregnant feral cat, and we had far fewer mice in the house. Once we managed to rescue a young field mouse from one of the cats, who had taken a bite out of its ear. We released it on the other side of the river and about a week later the cat brought the same exact mouse back! We ended up driving him a few miles away before releasing him again. 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted October 28, 2019 Author Share Posted October 28, 2019 9 minutes ago, wintermom said: Tell me you aren't the one with the pink sock calmly taking a photo while the mouse is that close to you! 😯 Yup, that's me. 7 minutes ago, ashfern said: I'm impressed that y'all caught that thing in a drinking glass! He didn't seem afraid. At one point he ran between my feet. 5 minutes ago, Corraleno said: When we lived in the UK, there was a river right in front of our house and about 40 acres of farmland behind it. In the fall the field mice would flee the combine harvester and often end up in the house. I was surprised by how cute they were compared to the big gray house mice I was used to in the US! We used to trap them and take them over the river and release them into a different field. Then we took in a pregnant feral cat, and we had far fewer mice in the house. Once we managed to rescue a young field mouse from one of the cats, who had taken a bite out of its ear. We released it on the other side of the river and about a week later the cat brought the same exact mouse back! We ended up driving him a few miles away before releasing him again. Yes, he's a field mouse escaping the first frosts. I relocated him a couple of miles away. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MercyA Posted October 28, 2019 Share Posted October 28, 2019 So sweet!!! Good for you for safely relocating him! ❤️ I've found that the mice I've relocated have different personalities. Some are more skittish and some seem calmer and even very curious! He looks like a bit of a chonk! 😄 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted October 28, 2019 Author Share Posted October 28, 2019 28 minutes ago, MercyA said: ! ❤️ He looks like a bit of a chonk! 😄 He should be after demolishing that big bag of rice in the cupboard. I hope he didn't chew the dishwasher pipes. We've had three floods due to mice. The piping is now wrapped in wire wool to discourage chewing. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie G Posted October 28, 2019 Share Posted October 28, 2019 Your pics were like a wordless picture book. Thanks for sharing! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ailaena Posted October 28, 2019 Share Posted October 28, 2019 I’m sorry, but that is precious. Yes, he’s a pest, yes they cause damage, and yes, you’re pretty great for not smashing him to death. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wintermom Posted October 29, 2019 Share Posted October 29, 2019 (edited) Laura Corin - you are so brave! You are my hero. My first attempt a catch and release of a wee mouse coming in from the cold, I accidentally killed it when I tried to shoo it out of the box I caught him in. We had just moved into the neighbourhood, and here I am killing a mouse on our front drive-way. 🙄 Big oops. Edited October 29, 2019 by wintermom 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Familia Posted October 29, 2019 Share Posted October 29, 2019 Just adorable! I saw one like that in our garage last evening. Given that the cat was playing with it, it did not have such a good end. It was so cute, like yours=( 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catz Posted October 29, 2019 Share Posted October 29, 2019 It's like you just wrote a children's book! So sweet! Your karma just improved 10 fold on this catch and release. Little mousie thanks you! 😍 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El... Posted October 29, 2019 Share Posted October 29, 2019 https://www.thisamericanlife.org/528/the-radio-drama-episode/act-two-4 So, there's a virus that makes mice less afraid, even of cats. But this piece is hilarious. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted October 29, 2019 Author Share Posted October 29, 2019 1 hour ago, elroisees said: https://www.thisamericanlife.org/528/the-radio-drama-episode/act-two-4 So, there's a virus that makes mice less afraid, even of cats. But this piece is hilarious. I wondered about illness, bit he looked really well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bensmom2 Posted October 29, 2019 Share Posted October 29, 2019 Laura, You are totally my hero. I would have been shrieking loudly and standing on the counter tops if I had seen a mouse in the house and yet you captured the mouse and story beautifully. He looks adorable by the way and will be so happy in his new home. Good for you. Making the world a kinder, gentler place one mousey at a time😁 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted October 29, 2019 Share Posted October 29, 2019 I hate mice too. I live in the country and I have a cat. The first night we had the cat she was playing with a mouse in our bedroom! I had not seen any sign of a mouse so I guess it was just a big unhappy coincidence for that poor little mouse. No sign of mice since then......but I am constantly on high alert for any sign on my counters or in my drawers. Dh built me the cutest little cover for the drawer that holds our silverware. Mouse proof. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pen Posted October 29, 2019 Share Posted October 29, 2019 Aww! So darling—but also so destructive ! Here’s Doogie my country mouse after live catch and release. Mine was cute, but I think yours even cuter! I think I didn’t get her far enough away from home and that she may have been a pregnant female... so next part of story is ongoing... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted October 29, 2019 Author Share Posted October 29, 2019 Our dishwasher hasn't been washing well the last two days. I fear it is leaking behind and that Mousie had a good chew before eviction. Damn. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pen Posted October 29, 2019 Share Posted October 29, 2019 3 hours ago, Laura Corin said: Our dishwasher hasn't been washing well the last two days. I fear it is leaking behind and that Mousie had a good chew before eviction. Damn. Oh no. 🤕 That (and potentially carrying illness or carrying additional creatures who do) is surely a problem with mice. My mouse’s progeny, friends and relations damaged our furnace. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pen Posted October 29, 2019 Share Posted October 29, 2019 (edited) I hope it isn’t leaking not just for itself but also because of additional damage that can do to wood, or causing mold or rust. Edited October 29, 2019 by Pen 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pen Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 Is there something they seek in the dishwasher? Ours seem to seek warmth of furnace and stove. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted October 30, 2019 Author Share Posted October 30, 2019 5 hours ago, Pen said: Is there something they seek in the dishwasher? Ours seem to seek warmth of furnace and stove. As far as we can tell, they like to wear down their teeth by chewing on the ridged pipes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pen Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 4 hours ago, Laura Corin said: As far as we can tell, they like to wear down their teeth by chewing on the ridged pipes Akk! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted October 30, 2019 Author Share Posted October 30, 2019 22 minutes ago, Pen said: Akk! Indeed. We actually wrapped the pipe in wire wool last time this happened to discourage them, but presumably they got around it. Husband has checked and it's soaking back there. Strange wildlife behaviour. When we lived in China, a tiny cockroach made its way onto the motherboard of our dishwasher and fried it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pen Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 14 minutes ago, Laura Corin said: Indeed. We actually wrapped the pipe in wire wool last time this happened to discourage them, but presumably they got around it. Husband has checked and it's soaking back there. Strange wildlife behaviour. When we lived in China, a tiny cockroach made its way onto the motherboard of our dishwasher and fried it. I wonder if dishwasher destruction by wildlife is common. I know bugs get into smoke detectors and make the go off fairly often. What are the pipes the mice chew on made of? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted October 30, 2019 Author Share Posted October 30, 2019 10 minutes ago, Pen said: I wonder if dishwasher destruction by wildlife is common. I know bugs get into smoke detectors and make the go off fairly often. What are the pipes the mice chew on made of? Google says it's not unknown. The pipes are quite hard concertina plastic. They have to be flexible but we are looking into options. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pen Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 11 minutes ago, Laura Corin said: Google says it's not unknown. The pipes are quite hard concertina plastic. They have to be flexible but we are looking into options. Our clothes washer has flexible metal hosing - maybe something like that exists for dW where you are? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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