House mice are omnivorous but prefer to consume grains, fruits and seeds. Consequently, they may cause severe damage to crops and domestic gardens. Although it is commonly believed that mice are attracted to cheese, they tend to prefer foods that are higher in carbohydrates.

What do mice drink and eat?

House Mice Diet

A mouse prefers seeds, cereal grains, or sweets but will eat almost anything. Mice do not need much water; they get most of their water requirements from their food. Farms and granaries are often infested with mice as they eat large quantities of stored seed and grains.

What can a mouse not eat?

Foods high in fat and sugar may be popular with your pet mouse but they are very bad for them. Candy, cookies, peanut butter, chocolate, and bacon are just a few examples of foods that should not be fed to mice.