The Good Egg Mousery

17/03/2025

GEM Mice and rats will be there!

Save the date! Our next QRF Show is just a few short weeks away, and the theme is Easter!

QRF Easter Show info:
📅 Sunday 13 April 2025
🕙 10am - 3pm (exhibitors please arrive by 9am)
📍 The Brisbane Finnish Hall, Mt Gravatt
💵 Free entry for visitors! Plus lots of free on-site parking

Come down and visit the sweet rattos and meece, boop some snoots, cuddle some floofs, and browse the fantastic hand made crafts and beautiful rodent hammocks created by our talented community!

Hope we'll see you there!

09/01/2025

GEM will have six sweet mouse does available from the 1st of February 2025. Argente creams and argentes, mostly standard coat with some long coat as well.

If you're interested in adopting a GEM, please do the following:

1) See our mouse care guide:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fyXPQlNQur_XDnwvDVvt4xlq6n61AWzv5NRIU6cQpFU/edit?fbclid=IwY2xjawHr84lleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHToerTFbrN4B_U_-BOVoCgPLQRJKSULxs6sYd00pUg3ron6vVdI504tR7w_aem_V5asw0w_yl-JLfCk6ak4Hw&tab=t.0

2) Then fill out an adoption application form:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfJkpGo4jb6u-klcumBFFQLKC8-G5LyKvWQb1rueUBukXVeyg/viewform?fbclid=IwY2xjawHr9FFleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHVtpYibPmq8Vw62_YK5aKSgMq4_kxUib_KP3FB_v4JnbuNiQDSweGqT-AQ_aem_6cipTpwjs3JEyulEXUz40Q

3) And finally, send a photo of your enclosure setup to us via messenger.

Once we have reviewed your application you will be notified of either approval or of improvements/changes that need to be made in order to become an approved adopter.

If you are already an approved adopter, please comment on this post to register your interest.

Happy New Year!

-Holly

22/12/2024

Mouse Colour Genetics in Australia - Lilac, Champagne, and Lavender

This past week we had the opportunity to spend some time with the mice of Rainbow Magic Rattery (who have taken over our variegated line). While we were there, drinking coffee and playing with mice (and rats), these youngsters caught my eye.

These three are a lovely representation of some of the possible dilutions of black (allele name: non-agouti, symbol: a):

1. Lilac (blue and chocolate diluted black)
Genotype: a/a b/b d/d P/* C/*
QRF Standard:A dark metallic silver, neither too blue nor too brown. Eye black.
NSWFRS Standard: A dark metallic silver, neither too blue nor too brown. Eyes black.
NMC Standard: Eye black. An even pinky shade of lilac

2. Champagne (chocolate and pink-eyed diluted black)
Genotype: a/a b/b D/* p/p C/*
QRF Standard: A warm, creamy yellow. Eye pink.
NSWFRS Standard: A clean warm beige with a pink tint. Eyes pink.
NMC Standard: Eye pink. The colour should be that of champagne silk with a pinkish tinge, free from mealiness and well carried out under.

3. Lavender (blue, chocolate, and pink-eyed diluted black)
Genotype: a/a b/b d/d p/p C/*
QRF Standard: A pale creamy colour, neither too grey nor too brown. Should be paler than silver and almost pinkish in hue. Eye pink.
NSWFRS Standard: A pale, pastel grey with a subtle pinkish hue. Eyes pink.

There are several other dilutions of black (chocolate, blue, silver), however this was a prime opportunity to photograph three of these pretty colours together. These babies are only a little over two weeks old, so their adult colours will be a little different.

22/12/2024

Mousery Update 22/12/2024

GEM has gone through a fairly drastic downsizing due to new career commitments (our hu-mum is going to be attending medical school next year- we think she should have gone to vet school instead so she could be OUR doctor!), as well as branching out into small-scale rat breeding, so we will not have as many mice available going forward, but may have some rattos coming soon!

Projects that are staying in house are our Argente Cream/White Tan/Agouti line, and our conformation-focused project that includes siamese, foxes and tans, and some fawn-based colours.

Our variegated project line has been passed on to another breeder to continue on with (Rainbow Magic Rattery), so if you're interested in variegateds, please contact them.

If there are any new hobby breeders who would like someone to bounce ideas off of, or ask advice from, I'm always happy to help newcomers get off the ground. I will always prioritise providing new show and pet breeders with quality starting stock, so reach out if that's you.

Thanks to all the wonderful mouse parents who have adopted from us over the years! We look forward to being able to supply you with delightful GEMs in future, just at a slower pace.

I hope you all have a wonderful holiday time!

Merry Xmas!

-Holly

12/12/2024

Next year's show schedule is up! GEM will be attending all six shows and competing for championship titles and end of year awards with our beautiful mice!

2025's Queensland Rodent Fanciers show dates and themes are locked in!

All shows are scheduled for Sundays at the Finnish Hall, Mt Gravatt.

Show 1: 16/2/2025 Valentines Day
Show 2: 13/4/2025 Easter
Show 3: 8/6/2025 Teddybear Picnic
Show 4: 3/8/2025 Enchanted Forest
Show 5: 5/10/2025 Halloween
Show 6: 16/11/2025 Botanical

All shows are free for the public to attend, between the hours of 10am and 2:30pm.

29/11/2024

Creative Critter Co are giving away mouse (or rat!) hammocks for christmas! To enter, make sure you follow the Creative Critter Co. page, then tag a loved one in a comment on their giveaway post (not here at GEM!) with your desired prize and cross your fingers! See Creative Critter Co's giveaway post for instructions 🎄🌟🦌

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Let's support local businesses this holiday season!

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Happy holidays everyone! In celebration of the festive season, and to say a huge thank you for your support, I'm doing a double giveaway on my social media pages!

You can win an exclusive rat OR mouse hammock set, as well as a bauble of your choice.

If you would like a chance to win a Creative Critter Co prize, here's how to enter:
1. Make sure you are following this page
2. Tag a loved one in the comments, and in that same comment say which set you want to win as well as which bauble style. One comment = one entry, multiple entries permitted as long as it's a different loved one tagged PER comment. For example, comment would look like rat hammocks + star bauble (or something similar to that depending on what you want!)

T&C's: Competition is open on Facebook and Instagram. Competition is open worldwide, however those outside Australia may incur a shipping cost 🫶🏻 Entries close on Saturday 7 December at midnight AEST, with the winner being randomly drawn the following day and announced on this page. Please note I will not send you a friend request if you win - there are a lot of scam accounts doing this so please do not accept or click on any links from someone claiming to be me.

28/10/2024

Hi GEM lovers! Just a heads up for anyone seeking to adopt mice from us, we are still actively breeding and showing, despite the lack of updates on the page. If you have messaged us about adopting, please follow the instructions on the adoption application guide and we will get back to you. It may take several weeks for us to reply, but we WILL respond when we are ready to adopt out a batch of GEMs. We tend to do this all in one go, so everyone who is waiting for a reply will get one on the same day and progress through the adoption application process at the same time.

So, if you have submitted an application and have been waiting weeks for a response, please don't worry! We will respond when we have babies ready to go!

💎 GEM Adoption Guide
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nQMmbcYp1x2ida3ftbECYJ6THfHHx9M2Sg5nRworAl4/edit?usp=sharing

21/09/2024

Look at these gorgeous hammocks 😍 we'll definitely be stocking up on some airy summer hammocks for the GEM meeces this coming Sunday!

If you'd like to join us at the Queensland Rodent Fanciers Halloween themed show, check out the details in the post below 😍

31/07/2024

MarMarD3

If you are an approved adopter and would like this girl, comment "reserved" on this post.

Please note there is a maximum of three does per adopter.

To return to the list of available mice, click the link below:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1W1xi0xoihn2D6SHFydsDd7Ck9I34NdHHPMYTyI43nBE/edit?usp=sharing

31/07/2024

ColBonD1

If you are an approved adopter and would like this girl, comment "reserved" on this post.

Please note there is a maximum of three does per adopter.

To return to the list of available mice, click the link below:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1W1xi0xoihn2D6SHFydsDd7Ck9I34NdHHPMYTyI43nBE/edit?usp=sharing

31/07/2024

MarLycD2

If you are an approved adopter and would like this girl, comment "reserved" on this post.

Please note there is a maximum of three does per adopter.

To return to the list of available mice, click the link below:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1W1xi0xoihn2D6SHFydsDd7Ck9I34NdHHPMYTyI43nBE/edit?usp=sharing

31/07/2024

MarMarD1

If you are an approved adopter and would like this girl, comment "reserved" on this post.

Please note there is a maximum of three does per adopter.

To return to the list of available mice, click the link below:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1W1xi0xoihn2D6SHFydsDd7Ck9I34NdHHPMYTyI43nBE/edit?usp=sharing

31/07/2024

Betty & Lychee

If you are an approved adopter and would like this pair of girls, comment "reserved" on this post.

Please note there is a maximum of three does per adopter.

To return to the list of available mice, click the link below:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1W1xi0xoihn2D6SHFydsDd7Ck9I34NdHHPMYTyI43nBE/edit?usp=sharing

31/07/2024

MarMarD4

If you are an approved adopter and would like this girl, comment "reserved" on this post.

Please note there is a maximum of three does per adopter.

To return to the list of available mice, click the link below:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1W1xi0xoihn2D6SHFydsDd7Ck9I34NdHHPMYTyI43nBE/edit?usp=sharing

31/07/2024

MarMarD2

If you are an approved adopter and would like this girl, comment "reserved" on this post.

Please note there is a maximum of three does per adopter.

To return to the list of available mice, click the link below:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1W1xi0xoihn2D6SHFydsDd7Ck9I34NdHHPMYTyI43nBE/edit?usp=sharing

31/07/2024

MarLycD1

If you are an approved adopter and would like this girl, comment "reserved" on this post.

Please note there is a maximum of three does per adopter.

To return to the list of available mice, click the link below:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1W1xi0xoihn2D6SHFydsDd7Ck9I34NdHHPMYTyI43nBE/edit?usp=sharing

31/07/2024

MarBetD1

If you are an approved adopter and would like this girl, comment "reserved" on this post.

Please note there is a maximum of three does per adopter.

To return to the list of available mice, click the link below:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1W1xi0xoihn2D6SHFydsDd7Ck9I34NdHHPMYTyI43nBE/edit?usp=sharing

31/07/2024

MarBetD2

If you are an approved adopter and would like this girl, comment "reserved" on this post.

Please note there is a maximum of three does per adopter.

To return to the list of available mice, click the link below:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1W1xi0xoihn2D6SHFydsDd7Ck9I34NdHHPMYTyI43nBE/edit?usp=sharing