by Millermeade Farms | May 27, 2013 | Behavior & Personality, Care, Hedgehogs As Pets
Naturally Clean Some hedgehogs are naturally clean and tidy. They use their litter pans faithfully and leave their cages pretty much as their owners arrange them. Other hedgehogs are slobs! They will try to defy every attempt at cleanliness and make complete messes of...
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by Millermeade Farms | Sep 2, 2013 | Care, Hedgehogs As Pets
Maintenance Requirements Most hedgehog owners agree that hedgehogs are relatively easy to care for and maintain. Fresh food, water, and regular cage cleaning are it’s basic requirements. One must be careful not to take the hedgehog’s easy care for granted. A...
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by Millermeade Farms | May 21, 2013 | Hedgehogs As Pets
According to Lianne McLeod, DVM, former About.com Guide, “African pygmy hedgehogs are pretty well-equipped to defend themselves from other pets and seem to tolerate other pets quite well.” A huffing and puffing ball of prickles may intimidate some cats and dogs,...
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by Millermeade Farms | Jul 23, 2013 | Health, Hedgehogs As Pets
Introduction We are often asked about allergic reactions and hedgehogs. Many potential customers want to know whether or not hedgehogs are good pets for someone who is allergic to cats and dogs. A quick search on the internet will uncover a variety of answers to this...
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by Millermeade Farms | May 21, 2013 | Hedgehogs As Pets
VIDEO.: Illegal hedgehog states Legality of Exotic Pets Each state, city, township, or municipality may have their own restrictions on exotic animal ownership. Most exotics, including hedgehogs, are prohibited in Georgia, California, Pennsylvania, and Hawaii. We...
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by Millermeade Farms | May 21, 2013 | Hedgehogs As Pets
Introduction The information presented here is based on hedgehogs in general. There are always exceptions to guidelines in the animal world, but we have tried to provide tips and suggestions for a great start with your new pet. Please be advised that many books,...
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by Millermeade Farms | May 22, 2013 | Hedgehogs As Pets
Overview Each hedgehog will have its own personality. That personality can be shaped and molded through proper handling. The personality you see at the time of purchase may change and develop over time depending on how you handle your new pet. Most hedgehogs will be a...
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by Millermeade Farms | May 17, 2013 | Hedgehogs As Pets
History in the United States The first recorded hedgehog in the United States was a female European hedgehog displayed at the New York Zoological Society in 1900. In 1946, the New York Zoo imported a long-eared hedgehog from Cyprus. The African species are smaller...
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by Millermeade Farms | Jun 13, 2013 | Hedgehogs As Pets
Hedgehogs can be absolutely wonderful pets for adults, youth, and children alike. However, hedgehogs can also be one of the worst pets for the wrong person of any age. VIDEO.: Kids & Hedgehogs, are they good pets for children? VIDEO.: Sedgie the Hedgie and Erica...
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by Millermeade Farms | Mar 6, 2015 | Hedgehogs As Pets
Positive Aspects of Hedgehog Ownership The typical pet hedgehog weighs between 6 ounces and 2 pounds and requires approximately the same amount of space as a guinea pig. Hedgehogs don’t bark or squawk and won’t disturb their neighbors. You might hear your hedgehog...
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by Millermeade Farms | Sep 2, 2013 | Hedgehogs As Pets
They don’t need to be walked or require a large amount of space for them to exercise. Most hedgehogs clean themselves through a process of licking, scratching, and shaking and seldom need bathed. Hedgehogs are quiet by nature, and the most noise they make is...
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by Millermeade Farms | May 21, 2013 | Hedgehogs As Pets
Socialization Defined All hedgehog pet owners want a well-socialized hedgehog, but the term “well socialized” can have different meanings and contexts. Most hedgehog enthusiasts consider a socialized hedgehog to be one that uncurls, relaxes its spines, and generally...
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by Millermeade Farms | May 25, 2013 | Hedgehogs As Pets
This fun test is designed to introduce topics to potential hedgehog owners to ensure a hedgehog is a good choice as a pet. I live where exotic pets are illegal but I doubt I will get caught. exotic pets are illegal but it is unlikely that I am going to have a problem...
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by Millermeade Farms | May 17, 2013 | Hedgehogs As Pets
Introduction A hedgehog can make a wonderful classroom pet,ONLY under certain conditions. Some teachers do an outstanding job with their hedgehog in the classroom. If the hedgehog is well socialized and easy to handle, it can interact well with the children in the...
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by Millermeade Farms | May 21, 2013 | Hedgehogs As Pets
Questions Hedgehogs kept as pets in the United States are the domestic “pygmy” version of the wild European hedgehog. a hybrid of the Algerian and White Bellied African hedgehog. cousins to the American Porcupine. endangered in their native countries and captive bred...
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by Millermeade Farms | May 15, 2013 | Behavior & Personality, Hedgehogs As Pets
Misconceptions Hedgehogs are obviously not like dogs or cats. However, many people purchase hedgehogs expecting them to behave like dogs or cats. Do not expect your hedgehog to come when called, learn tricks (at least not ones that you WANT them to learn), play fetch,...
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by Millermeade Farms | May 21, 2013 | Hedgehogs As Pets
Where to Purchase Hedgehogs can be found in a few pet stores, through brokers at flea markets or animal sales, or they can be purchased directly from breeders When buying animals, we recommend that you check out the source. Observe the health of the animals, the...
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by Millermeade Farms | Jul 15, 2013 | Health, Hedgehogs As Pets
Illness Potential To Humans Zoonotic diseases are diseases that can be transmitted from animals to humans. Any animal has potential to transmit illness to humans, just like humans can spread contagious diseases to other humans. Bacteria such as Salmonella, E....
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