DEER MOUSE

Other Names: Field Mouse, White-footed Mouse

Feasting on seeds, grains and fruit, Field Mice often aggravate farmers when they infiltrate grain silos and storage bins. These rodents are well-known carriers of the deadly Hantavirus which has caused numerous deaths in the United States. As prolific breeders, they pose serious health risks for humans and pets.

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Description of the Deer Mouse

Scientific Name:	Peromyscus Maniculatus
Color:	Reddish-brown to golden brown, white feet & chest, bi-colored tail
Weight:	½-1 ounce
Length:	4 inches
Tail Length:	2.5 inches
Body:	Small head & body; larger than a House Mouse
Ears:	Large, sparsely furred ears
Eyes:	Large, protruding black eyes
Lifespan:	2 years
Droppings:	¼ inch long; pointed ends; dark color

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Reproduction of the Deer Mouse

Litter Size:	4 pups per litter
No. of Litters:	2-4 per year
Sexual Maturity:	1 month
Gestation Period:	20 days
Breeding Season:	Indoors: All year; Outdoors: Spring & Fall

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Diet of the Deer Mouse

Seeds

Daily Amount:	1/10 ounce
Daily Water:	Utilize moisture in food
Daily Food:	Insects, nuts, seeds, berries

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Habitat of the Deer Mouse

Geography:	Eastern 2/3 of the US; rural & semi-rural; do not appear in urban environments
Nest Location:	Ledges beneath decks, garages, barns, inside of cars, burrows around tree roots; Less than 30 ft. from food source
Home Range:	up to 30 ft. from nest
Active Periods:	Nocturnal; most feeding occurs 30 minutes after sunset and before sunrise

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