How long do mice take to defrost?
2025/03/20
Thawing Mice and Rats in a Refrigerator
The USDA uses 8-10 hours per 1 pound of meat as a general guideline; a mouse can be expected to thaw in 2 hours, a rat in 4-5 hours. Fail safe rule: place frozen rodents in a refrigerator for overnight thawing and use them the following day.
