by Millermeade Farms | May 24, 2013 | Behavior & Personality
Introduction Self-anointing is probably the strangest and most unexplainable of all hedgehog behaviors. It is completely normal and causes no harm to your hedgehog. Some references refer to self-anointing as “anting”. This term refers to a similar behavior in birds,...
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by Millermeade Farms | May 23, 2013 | Breeding
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 expectancy. Most breeders and...
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by Millermeade Farms | Jan 25, 2021 | Health, Uncategorized
In the event that your sweet hedgehog dies and you suspect that it might be (WHS) Wobbly Hedgehog Syndrome or maybe another genetic anomaly, it is crucial that you have your hedgehog prepared and shipped to a veterinary diagnostic lab immediately upon death for a...
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by Millermeade Farms | May 21, 2013 | Behavior & Personality, Biting, Biting Behavior, Handling
The Need To Chew Hedgehogs are not rodents, so their teeth do not continue to grow throughout their life. They do not need to wear down their teeth by chewing or gnawing. Hedgehogs are not destructive and do not destroy their surroundings like rodents. Even though...
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by Millermeade Farms | May 25, 2013 | Bonding, Handling
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 minutes in the morning and 15 minutes in...
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by Millermeade Farms | May 25, 2013 | Handling
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 when they wake up in a better mood...
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by Millermeade Farms | May 24, 2013 | Handling, Steps To Handling
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 be more comfortable handling your pet...
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by Millermeade Farms | May 24, 2013 | Handling, Steps To Handling
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 your hedgehog’s subtle way of...
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by Millermeade Farms | May 24, 2013 | Handling
Introduction Bonding with your hedgehog helps to create an attachment between you and your pet. The more the attachment develops between you and your hedgehog, the more you will grow to love and enjoy your pet. Some hedgehogs will bond to their owners for life (HHC)....
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by Millermeade Farms | May 24, 2013 | Handling, Steps To Handling
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 is okay to begin to attempt to pet...
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