by Millermeade Farms | May 24, 2013 | Handling, Steps To Handling
Last Updated on September 23, 2022. Introduction Hedgehogs are wonderful little creatures that have unique habits and personalities. Their response to you will depend on how you handle them and how you respond to their needs. You will need to learn to respond to...
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by Millermeade Farms | May 25, 2013 | Behavior & Personality, Steps To Handling
Last Updated on August 24, 2022. Behavior Changes It is common for a hedgehog to exhibit changes in its behavior between the time it is purchased and the time the hedgehog is settled into its new home. These changes can occur for many reasons. By understanding these...
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by Millermeade Farms | May 27, 2013 | Behavior & Personality, Handling, Steps To Handling
Last Updated on August 22, 2022. Hedgehogs are often described as “cute and cuddly” and “cactus mammals”. They are certainly not soft and fluffy like a puppy, kitty, or your favorite teddy bear. Many wonder: Can they snuggle into the crook of your arm and fall asleep?...
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by Millermeade Farms | May 25, 2013 | Behavior & Personality, Handling, Steps To Handling
Last Updated on August 25, 2022. Perceived Signs Your Hedgehog Hates You Snuffles and raises its quills when picked up Is grumpy Runs and hides when lights turn on Runs away when owner tries to hold it Hates to be touched Is startled at every little sound or movement...
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by Millermeade Farms | May 24, 2013 | Handling, Steps To Handling
Last Updated on September 23, 2022. Petting Basics Even though hedgehogs are “pets” they may not automatically enjoy being petted. You must first earn your hedgehog’s trust so that it can relax and enjoy your touch, rather than fear your touch as potential harm. It...
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by Millermeade Farms | May 25, 2013 | Handling, Steps To Handling
Last Updated on September 23, 2022. Hand Washing It is always a good idea to practice proper hand washing techniques before and after handling your hedgehog. Proper hand washing can help to protect your hedgehog from potentially dangerous bacteria or other substances...
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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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