Basic Breeding Information

Basic Breeding Information

Last Updated on August 5, 2022. Baby hedgehogs are called hoglets. Hedgehogs can produce litter sizes ranging from 1-9, with the average litter size being 3-4. The gestation or the amount of time from conception time until birth is typically 33-35 days. The average... Read More
Breeder Herd Initials

Breeder Herd Initials

Last Updated on April 11, 2017.   Breeder and Rescue Herd Initials AAH Aaron’s Hedgehogs ABH Alaska Bred Hedgies ACH A.C. Hedgehogs ADH Anne Dray Hedgehogs AEC Elevage Apic Et Compagine AEH Amber’s Exotic Hedgehogs AEX Animals Exotique AHB Adorable... Read More
Hedgehog Breeding Challenges

Hedgehog Breeding Challenges

Last Updated on August 5, 2022. Problems Not Specific to Hedgehogs Growing up on the farm I’ve been around the challenges of breeding a variety of animals since a very young age. I remember the sadness from seeing tiny hooves of a baby donkey sticking out of a feed... Read More
Mentoring Questions For New Breeder

Mentoring Questions For New Breeder

Last Updated on April 11, 2017. When we mentor new breeders we encourage new breeders to learn as much as possible.  There is a lot of conflicting information on the internet and sometimes it is hard to decipher all the different opinions.  Below are some questions we... Read More
Our Breeding Program

Our Breeding Program

Last Updated on August 31, 2022.   VIDEO of our background and start with hedgehog breeding stock, as well as an introduction to pedigrees and the creation of Hedgie List Life Expectancy We do our very, very best to produce happy hedgehogs that exceed the average life... Read More
USDA Information

USDA Information

Last Updated on August 5, 2022. We are often asked who needs to be licensed to sell hedgehogs and if they want to get licensed what is the next step. The breeding and selling of all wild and exotic animals is governed by the United States Department of Agriculture... Read More
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