Hey everyone!
I’ve been doing some research about mice, and I’m really curious about their foraging behavior. It seems that these little creatures can be quite resourceful when it comes to finding food. I’ve come across varying information on how far they will travel to find something to eat, but I’d love to hear what you all think or know based on your experiences or studies.
From what I understand, house mice can travel quite a distance – some sources suggest up to a mile in search of food. However, I’ve also read that they prefer to stay within 100-300 feet of their nesting area, especially if food is more readily available.
I did some research on the subject for a school project! From what I found, mice will generally stay close to their nests, but they can travel up to half a mile if necessary. Their sense of smell really drives them to find food!
That’s interesting! I think it makes sense. If they smell something really good, they might go further than they normally would.
I’ve noticed that the urban environment can really change how far mice travel. In my garden, they rarely venture more than 100 feet, probably because there’s always food close by.
That’s a good point! In neighborhoods with a lot of food waste, I’ve seen them stick to shorter distances as well. They can be quite opportunistic.
As a pet owner, I try to keep the area clean and food stored properly. I think that helps in reducing how far mice will come. If there’s nothing to find, they’ll eventually move on.
Definitely! Keeping food sealed in containers is key. I’ve also found that traps are more effective when you place them near walls, where mice tend to travel.
In my experience on the farm, I’ve seen mice travel up to a mile if it’s a food-rich season, like harvest time. It’s crazy how far they’ll go when there’s a buffet available!
Wow, that’s a big difference! I think in the city, they just stick to the scraps we leave around, so they don’t travel far.
I read somewhere that mice have a strong homing instinct. They might venture out for food but will return to their nests as soon as they can. It’s fascinating how their behavior changes based on their environment!
That makes sense! Their instinct to return home is likely why they don’t stray too far for food most of the time.