by Millermeade Farms | Jun 27, 2013 | Cages & Accessories
Last Updated on October 30, 2022. FREE ROAMING Free roaming is used by some enthusiasts and is acceptable, provided that you have ensured your hedgehog’s safety in every aspect. We recommend saving it only for supervised playtime. For the best outcome for you and...
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by Millermeade Farms | Jun 7, 2013 | Bedding, Behavior & Personality
Last Updated on August 23, 2022. Why Might Hedgehogs Eat Their Bedding? Curiosity—Hedgehogs are inquisitive by nature and often attempt to learn about their environment by tasting and smelling. Baby and young hedgehogs are very prone to eating new brands or types of...
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by Millermeade Farms | Jun 4, 2013 | Bedding, Cages & Accessories
Last Updated on October 30, 2022. VIDEO.: Avoid these bedding options Cedar Shavings One doesn’t have to search very hard to find numerous warnings and studies showing the dangers of using cedar for animal, reptile or bird bedding. NEVER use cedar shavings because...
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by Millermeade Farms | Aug 30, 2013 | Cages, Cages & Accessories
Last Updated on October 30, 2022. Noise Level Some hedgehog enthusiasts recommend keeping hedgehog cages in areas that are not high traffic areas, so as not to disturb the sleeping hedgehog. Others recommend that keeping the hedgehog in a busy area of the house allows...
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by Millermeade Farms | May 21, 2013 | Cages, Care
Last Updated on October 30, 2022. Introduction A clean cage is essential to the health and well being of your pet. Our rule of thumb is that if the cage smells bad to us, it probably smells really bad to our hedgehog. Hedgehogs have a much better sense of smell than...
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by Millermeade Farms | Jun 6, 2013 | Cages, Cages & Accessories
Last Updated on October 30, 2022. Cage Selection Choosing a cage is one of the most important decisions you will have to make for your pet. Your hedgehog’s home and environment are one of the keys in determining the quality of life and longevity of your pet. You...
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by Millermeade Farms | Jun 28, 2013 | Accessories
Last Updated on October 30, 2022. What You Will Need ½ Roll of Bounty Big, Jumbo or Other mid-size Bounty Roll Paper Towels 1 Container (we use Rubbermaid 3qt #6) or Dollar General’s Sun Oxygen Cleaner bucket or a large ice cream bucket 2 cups of disinfecting...
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by Millermeade Farms | Jun 6, 2013 | Cages, Cages & Accessories
Last Updated on October 30, 2022. We feel that multi-level ferret or rabbit cages, climbing branches, ramps, and ladders aren’t usually a good idea, unless you take several precautions. We normally recommend avoiding the above situations because providing more...
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by Millermeade Farms | Apr 24, 2013 | Accessories, Cages & Accessories
Last Updated on October 30, 2022. Dust Bath and Sandbox Dilemma Hedgehog enthusiasts sometimes wonder whether or not a hedgehog actually needs a dust bath. Many hedgehogs have been observed dust bathing in a variety of “dusty” things including spilled...
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by Millermeade Farms | Jun 6, 2013 | Bedding, Cages & Accessories
Last Updated on October 30, 2022. Advantages of Using Fabric Cage Liners Various types of fabric are good options for people with allergies or hedgehogs with bedding sensitivities. Many owners like the fact that fabric bedding is recyclable (washable) and stores...
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by Millermeade Farms | Jun 6, 2013 | Bedding, Cages & Accessories
Last Updated on July 31, 2022. Type Unfortunately, we have yet to find the perfect bedding to use with our hedgehogs. Almost every hedgehog owner and veterinarian has slightly different recommendations and opinions. Keep in mind no bedding manufacturer is going to...
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by Millermeade Farms | May 28, 2013 | Cages, Cages & Accessories
Last Updated on October 30, 2022. Benefits Heat emitters are possibly the best option as a direct heat source. The benefits of the ceramic bulbs compared to traditional heat bulbs are that they do not emit light (only heat) therefore they produce more heat per watt...
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by Millermeade Farms | Jun 5, 2013 | Accessories, Cages & Accessories
Last Updated on October 30, 2022. Words of Caution Many heat sources are available through a variety of outlets. We are yet to find the perfect heat source that will work under all conditions. Anything that plugs in has potential to short out and cause a fire,...
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by Millermeade Farms | May 28, 2013 | Accessories, Cages & Accessories
Last Updated on October 30, 2022. Hide Outs Hedgehogs sleep in burrows or other dark places in the wild. Almost every small animal will find a warm, cozy place to sleep and hide in order to stay warm and avoid predators. Most breeders believe it is beneficial for the...
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by Millermeade Farms | May 28, 2013 | Accessories, Bedding, Behavior & Personality, Cages & Accessories, Care
Last Updated on August 25, 2022. Litter pans are a great accessory to any cage as it is well worth your effort to try and litter train your hedgehog. A litter-trained hedgehog will save you cage cleaning time, decrease the amount of bedding needed, and increase the...
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by Millermeade Farms | May 28, 2013 | Accessories, Cages & Accessories, Wheels
Last Updated on October 31, 2022. Wheel Overview Our Hedgehog Wheel Article describes the health and entertainment/enrichment benefits of providing your hedgehog with a wheel. As with most good things, there is a price and the price for providing your hedgehog a...
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by Millermeade Farms | Jun 6, 2013 | Bedding, Cages & Accessories
Last Updated on October 31, 2022. Corncob Bedding Corncob is relatively inexpensive, but care must be taken to keep the cage clean and dry. Corncob bedding has a tendency to retain liquids and it molds very quickly. Many molds are respiratory toxins. Frequent...
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by Millermeade Farms | Jun 6, 2013 | Cages, Cages & Accessories
Last Updated on October 31, 2022. Glass Aquariums Large aquariums can be used to house hedgehogs. Some hedgehog enthusiasts recommend, at minimum of, a 20-gallon-long size, but the larger sizes are much better. A 20-gallon aquarium will not accommodate an appropriate...
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by Millermeade Farms | Jun 7, 2013 | Bedding, Cages & Accessories
Last Updated on October 31, 2022. Pelleted Newspaper Products Pelleted newspaper products are generally made from recycled newspaper. Purina’s Yesterday’s News is a popular pelleted kitty or ferret litter. Second Nature Dog Litter is similar to Yesterday’s...
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by Millermeade Farms | Jun 7, 2013 | Cages, Cages & Accessories
Last Updated on October 31, 2022. Using a plastic storage container as a cage is popular with many breeders. Advantages Clear plastic tubs can be purchased relatively cheaply. They are lightweight and easy to transport. Storage containers can be easily cleaned and...
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