Help! Baby wood mouse

[Georgie]

A few hours ago my naughty cat caught a baby wood mouse. I've rescued it and apart from a small cut above its eye it seems fine.  I've currently got it in an old fish tank with shredded paper, water and seeds.  My instinct is to set it free at dusk next to the ivy where it was caught.  Any thoughts?

G xx

[Marianne]

Hi Georgie,
Well done on rescuing the little fellow.  I do not know anything about wood mice and wonder whether they are fed by their mother/parents 

How soon after that do they become independent?
I would be tempted to "let it go" and see IF it wants to go, of course making sure Mr Cat is not around!
Good luck !
 

[Carol]

Oh yes, I would set it free Georgie.  It would be the kindest thing to do  

[Georgie]

Oh, it could be a fully grown one for all I know.  It's about the size of a squash ball I'd say and it has already eaten some of the food I put out so it's weaned. 

I'm just off to let it go now the cats have all settled down for a while.

G xx

[Marianne]

Excellent news Georgie !   

[Georgie]

Right, I've set it free and it had a good old scamper around before it disappeared under the ivy.  My good deed for the day.   

G xx