by Millermeade Farms | Jun 5, 2013 | Bonding, Dry Skin, Handling
Last Updated on November 9, 2022. The Process of Quilling There are times when a hedgehog will shed large numbers of quills and replace shed ones with new ones. This process is called quilling. The quilling process is different from the replacement of spines that are...
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by Millermeade Farms | May 21, 2013 | Behavior & Personality, Biting, Biting Behavior, Handling
Last Updated on August 27, 2022. Scent & Taste Hedgehogs are very scent oriented and use their sense of smell to search out food. Sometimes you might smell good enough to eat! If you smell good, and taste good through licking… watch out! Sometimes hedgehogs...
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by Millermeade Farms | May 27, 2013 | Behavior & Personality, Handling
Last Updated on August 27, 2022. Some hedgehogs do not display outward signs of affection, while others can be quite affectionate toward their owners. Hedgehogs do not typically come when called nor actively seek out human interaction. They are NOT like cats and dogs,...
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by Millermeade Farms | May 25, 2013 | Behavior & Personality, Handling, Steps To Handling
Last Updated on August 23, 2022. The Key to Uncurling The key to getting your hedgehog to uncurl is getting them to relax. When hedgehogs are scared or nervous their primary form of defense, or protection, is to ball up and “hide”. Most hedgehogs won’t uncurl until...
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by Millermeade Farms | May 24, 2013 | Handling, Steps To Handling
Last Updated on September 23, 2022. Necessity Quite a few hedgehog books and owners recommend the use of rubber or leather gloves when handling hedgehogs, but gloves are NOT a necessary part of hedgehog handling. The rationale behind using gloves is so that you will...
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by Millermeade Farms | May 25, 2013 | Handling
Last Updated on September 23, 2022. Time of Day Hedgehogs are, by nature, nocturnal, but that does not necessarily mean that they should not be awakened for bonding or playtime during the day. Some hedgehog owners have found that their hedgehogs have a particular time...
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by Millermeade Farms | May 21, 2013 | Behavior & Personality, Biting, Biting Behavior, Handling
Last Updated on August 23, 2022. There are several ways to prevent biting. This knowledge will help prevent any chances of your hedgehog biting. Hand Washing Always wash your hands and rinse them well before handling your hedgehog. Some soap may smell nice to your...
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by Millermeade Farms | May 21, 2013 | Behavior & Personality, Biting, Biting Behavior, Handling
Last Updated on August 22, 2022. What to Do If You are Bitten Don’t Panic. Most are just tiny little “nips” that feel like pinches, and there is not much to be done other than figuring out why you were bitten and how to prevent it in the future. Review our article...
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by Millermeade Farms | May 25, 2013 | Bonding, Handling
Last Updated on September 23, 2022. Handling Frequency Pet hedgehogs do best if handled every day, even if it is for just a short amount of time. We recommend handling your hedgehog for at least half an hour a day. The easiest way to accomplish this task is 15...
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