Week 4 (Days 22-28)

This is a good time to start getting the babies used to being away from mom for an hour or two at a time. Since they have sharp teeth, mom will probably begin weaning and spending longer periods of time away from the nest. You may introduce whole kibble and other crunchy foods. This is a week when babies seem to be cutting a lot of quills, and they may be a little moody from the discomfort. They continue to grow and develop and their features look more like that of an adult hedgehog. This is when their adventurous personalities really begin to shine.