chocchick Posted February 15, 2006 Share Posted February 15, 2006 Opened the compost bin this morning and a mouse dropped in it (off the lid?)! Screamed like a girl Then when got over surprise realised it was actually quite cute and it sat there just looking back at me shaking slightly. Went to get camera but of course it escaped. Interesting morning, found waterlogged tray of food that hadn't taken in overnight picked Beth up and she didn't feel like it, struggled away and planted a 4 inch long cut down my hand and arm then found mouse No yet. Come on Beth.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda Posted February 15, 2006 Share Posted February 15, 2006 Opened the compost bin this morning and a mouse dropped in it (off the lid?)! Screamed like a girl Well they make you jump, don't they!!! I also think they are rather cute, but in the right place. Hope your arm doesn't feel too sore and heals up quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted February 15, 2006 Share Posted February 15, 2006 My little darlings are always bringing in mice and yes they are cute but at 2am on a sunday when you fish one out of your slipper and have to go out and release the cuteness wears off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda Posted February 15, 2006 Share Posted February 15, 2006 Aaaaah, bless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted February 15, 2006 Share Posted February 15, 2006 You want to come and catch it next time Linda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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chocchick Posted February 15, 2006 Author Share Posted February 15, 2006 My little darlings are always bringing in mice and yes they are cute but at 2am on a sunday when you fish one out of your slipper and have to go out and release the cuteness wears off dead or alive? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted February 15, 2006 Share Posted February 15, 2006 Usually alive I am a very good mouser although at 2am I did have to get feline assistance and then took it off him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocchick Posted February 15, 2006 Author Share Posted February 15, 2006 Usually alive I am a very good mouser Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted February 15, 2006 Share Posted February 15, 2006 I can just see her now, stalking a mouse through the undergrowth and then pouncing with her net Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Popcorn Posted February 15, 2006 Share Posted February 15, 2006 We went to check our bird boxes at the weekend and found a rather cute little mouse had made the most comfy looking nest inside one of them. We had to empty the box as it was right next to the house, and I didn't fancy sharing my kitchen cupboards it with lots of baby mice! I hope he found a new pad though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocchick Posted February 15, 2006 Author Share Posted February 15, 2006 (edited) We had a mouse called "you *******!" in our student house that I released to freedom. Then its fat friend moved in. My housemate swore it could home in our house from about 6 miles away. Edited February 15, 2006 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red Posted February 15, 2006 Share Posted February 15, 2006 We have mice that sometimes run into the cavity between our old cob wall and the kitchen extension - Hebe and Esti sit and stare at the wall for ages! I quite like the sound of mice running accross the beams in the loft (only cos I'm confident they aren't tempted to find a route into the bedroom ) I find it quite soothing. We only get that occassionally in this house but in our old house it was a nightly occurance and I got used to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarahJo Posted February 15, 2006 Share Posted February 15, 2006 I kept 2 pet mice when a student in the 80's . We have a cute little mouse that lives around the patio ... and is very cute ... that is till it nibbles the tomatoes in the summer . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted February 16, 2006 Share Posted February 16, 2006 We have a little mouse that lives under the shed and darts out for any dropped corn from the chooks (he has a fairly meagre diet ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted February 16, 2006 Share Posted February 16, 2006 I can just see her now, stalking a mouse through the undergrowth and then pouncing with her net Who needs a net If you cup your hand the mouse will run into it as they like to have somewhere to hide and then you put your hand flat on top of it and pinch the 'scruff' of its neck never the tail as they will shed their tail to get away from you and it can be carried outside and released easy peasy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 16, 2006 Share Posted February 16, 2006 That's the way I do it too Louise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted February 16, 2006 Share Posted February 16, 2006 See I knew I was not alone in my brand of insanity Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted February 16, 2006 Share Posted February 16, 2006 No there are plenty of us out here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda Posted February 16, 2006 Share Posted February 16, 2006 A lesson in mouse-catching. I knew joining this forum would be such an education! Hope I don't have to use this tip too often. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted February 16, 2006 Share Posted February 16, 2006 See you learn so many REALLY useful things here - how to catch mice, the best chocolate, the best wine on special offer, what do do with a broody chook - where else could you learn so much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocchick Posted February 16, 2006 Author Share Posted February 16, 2006 There was that thingy about vets can take a blood test from a person but doctors can't from animals. I just thought afterwards I could have put the lid back on the compost bin and taken a picture as it would still have been there when I came back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted February 16, 2006 Share Posted February 16, 2006 I can hear the cogs working Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
