Module 07 - Environmental Enrichment

Examples of Environmental Enrichment

A divider in the cage like the one shown allows the mouse to use different "rooms" for different purposes.  In this case one of the small rooms has been selected for the nest.  It is important to provide mice with nesting materials so that they can construct a suitable nest.  This does not just apply to breeding mice as male mice will also build nests.  The nesting material is given in the large "room" and the mice select where they will build the nest.  Most select one of the smaller "rooms".