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Do hedgehogs hibernate?-
Some species of wild hedgehogs do hibernate, such as the European varieties. Our pet hedgehogs do NOT need to hibernate, matter of fact, hibernation attempts can prove
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What is a hedgehog?-
A hedgehog in general is most commonly recognized as a small mammal with a coat of stiff, pointy quills covering their backs. They have pointy noses, and slightly bulging eyes
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Is a hedgehog a good pet for me?-
That depends on your expectations in a pet. If you want a pet that will come when called, be alert and ready to play all day long, and be trained to do tricks,
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What size cage should I get?-
The VERY bare minimum that is recommended for a single hedgehog is 2 square foot. However, significantly more than this is definately preferable. Larger cages encourage
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Does my hedgehog need a wheel?-
Yes. Hedgehog appropriate wheels encourage exercise in hedgehogs, and play a major part in keeping a hedgehog entertained. Wheels are especially important in smaller
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What should I feed my hedgehog?-
Hedgehogs should be fed a protien based diet that is relatively low in fat. Many breeders recommend a diet based on one or more brands of good quality cat food
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What kind of treats can I feed my hedgehogs?-
Basically, almost anything can be offered to a hedgehog as a small treat. The exceptions to this would be unprocessed dairy products (such as any form
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My hedgehog has a hair on it's foot! What do I do?-
First of all, see if you can get the hair removed. This should be done as quickly as possible, because leaving it on can cause serious damage.
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Why is my hedgehog sleepy, shaky, and cold to the touch?-
The most common culprit here is a hibernation attempt. Hedgehogs often try to hibernate if the temperatures are too low, or the lighting
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My hedgehog is losing quills. What is wrong?-
If your hedgehog is young, it may be going through a process called "quilling". Quilling is the shedding of baby quills to make room for the growing
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How long is a hedgehog pregnant for?-
Hedgehog gestation is normally around 35 days. However, live babies can be delivered as early as 29 days, or as late as 59 days from the last breeding opportunity.
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Should I breed my pet store hedgehog?-
It isn't a good idea. There are severe genetic diseases that occur in hedgehogs, and by breeding an animal from a pet store that may have these genetic illnesses
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My hedgehog just had babies, what do I do?-
First up, DO NOT TOUCH HER OR THE BABIES. Mother hedgehogs can and will kill or reject their babies if they are disturbed. Reduce loud or sudden noises
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