by Millermeade Farms | May 21, 2013 | Diet
Last Updated on October 29, 2022. Overview There are many differences in opinion whether hedgehogs should be free-fed or should have daily monitored feeding. There are some people that firmly believe hedgehogs should have food in front of them at all times and that...
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by Millermeade Farms | May 21, 2013 | Diet
Last Updated on October 29, 2022. Variation Between Animals Hedgehogs will eat different amounts depending on their stage in growth, metabolism, and activity level. The quality and type of food also plays a role in how much a hedgehog needs to eat to meet its...
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by Millermeade Farms | May 25, 2013 | Diet
Last Updated on October 29, 2022. Overview Selecting a diet is one of the most important decisions you can make for your pet. This guide contains diet recommendations that are based on information we have gathered from other breeders (both large and small scale),...
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by Millermeade Farms | May 24, 2013 | Diet
Last Updated on October 29, 2022. New Environment It is very common for hedgehogs to eat or drink very little the first day or two in its new home. Maintaining the same diet your hedgehog was fed at the breeders will certainly help your new pet adjust more quickly....
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by Millermeade Farms | May 26, 2013 | Diet
Last Updated on August 23, 2015. Food Ingredient Description & Effect Chicken Good for sensitive stomachs Contains only muscle meat Chicken Meal Clean meat from the animal that has been cooked, dried, and ground Most of the moisture is removed By-Product...
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by Millermeade Farms | Aug 4, 2015 | Hedgehog Safe Cupcakes
Last Updated on January 25, 2021. Hedgehog Safe Cupcakes 1 cup rice flour 1 tsp baking soda 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce1/4 cup olive oil 1 cup shredded carrots 1 tsp vanilla 1/3 cup honey 1 egg Mix flour and...
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by Millermeade Farms | May 27, 2013 | Diet, Insects, Treats
Last Updated on October 29, 2022. Treats that provide nutrition are always more beneficial than food items that seem to be nothing more than empty calories. Establishing a regular routine when offering treats may help your hedgehog try new treats since they know...
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by Millermeade Farms | Sep 2, 2013 | Diet, Health, Insects, Treats
Last Updated on October 29, 2022. Symptom The loss, or lack of appetite, is medically referred to as Anorexia. The first sign of illness is often loss of appetite. It is important to get your hedgehog checked out right away by a veterinarian, if you cannot easily...
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by Millermeade Farms | Sep 2, 2013 | Diet, Insects, Treats
Last Updated on October 29, 2022. Food Many hedgehogs have developed fatal liver problems due to a diet of too much fat. For many years, cat food has been the default food for domestic hedgehogs but many cat foods are too high in fat and low in protein to be healthy...
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by Millermeade Farms | May 25, 2013 | Diet
Last Updated on October 29, 2022. The table below demonstrates that the nutritional content of insects varies not only between species of insects, but also between canned, live, and freeze dried versions as well as between vendors. When studying the protein and fat...
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by Millermeade Farms | May 25, 2013 | Diet
Last Updated on October 30, 2022. Crickets Crickets can be purchased live from pet stores or online from insect suppliers. Live crickets should be “gut loaded.” The food the cricket has eaten (in its gut) is also beneficial to your hedgehog. Gut loaded crickets have...
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by Millermeade Farms | Jun 5, 2013 | Diet, Insects
Last Updated on October 30, 2022. Benefits of Insects as Treats Insects are the most common treat for pet hedgehogs. Hedgehogs are insectivores by nature, and a large portion of their diet in the wild consists of insects. Hedgehogs of the wild and the captive bred...
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by Millermeade Farms | May 5, 2013 | Diet
Last Updated on October 29, 2022. In the Wild Hedgehogs are insectivores and like many other insectivores they can eat one third to one hundred percent of their body weight in insects and food every night. Hedgehogs eat the whole insect including the hard exoskeleton....
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by Millermeade Farms | Nov 11, 2013 | Diet, Health
Last Updated on October 26, 2022. Many veterinarians will agree that one of the most common medical problem seen in captive hedgehogs is obesity and obesity related problems. Cause Diet A few hedgehog enthusiasts discourage limiting a hedgehog’s food and claim...
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by Millermeade Farms | Mar 24, 2016 | Diet
Last Updated on August 2, 2022. Our Variey Mix is made up with 6 different foods and treats combined together in order to tempt your hedgehog’s taste buds. Each bag is different to keep your hedgehog actively trying new tastes and textures of treats. Click here...
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by Millermeade Farms | May 5, 2013 | Diet
Last Updated on October 30, 2022. About Pet-Pro Products Pet-Pro Products is a small company committed to the development of specialized animal food and animal health products. Individual formulas are developed for specific animals and are created to provide the...
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by Millermeade Farms | Jun 8, 2013 | Diet
Last Updated on October 30, 2022. Any time your hedgehog is not eating it is cause for concern. Be sure to read our Help! Hedgehog is Not Eating article to try and determine the cause of your hedgehog to stop eating. VIDEO: My hedgehog’s not eating Soft Food Diets...
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by Millermeade Farms | May 25, 2013 | Care, Diet, Purchasing a Hedgehog
Last Updated on February 7, 2024. When to Feed Your Hedgehog Hedgehogs are typically crepuscular (awake during dusk and dawn) to nocturnal animals. Wild hedgehogs typically spend most of their awake-time hunting for food. We feed our animals in the morning because...
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by Millermeade Farms | May 24, 2013 | Diet, Insects, Treats
Last Updated on October 30, 2022. Purpose of Treats Providing treats to your pet hedgehog is both beneficial to you and your pet. We enjoy offering the treats and watching our pets benefit from our efforts. Variety One of the primary reasons for feeding treats to your...
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by Millermeade Farms | Jun 11, 2013 | Diet, Health, Monitoring Health, Physical Characteristics
Last Updated on October 30, 2022. The average hedgehog weighs approximately ½ to 1-¼ pounds, and most are the size of a softball or slightly larger when they are rolled into a ball. Some adult hedgehogs have a slightly larger build and can weigh up to 2 pounds (the...
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