by Millermeade Farms | May 21, 2013 | Cages, Care
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 we do. Type of Cage The type of...
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by Millermeade Farms | Jun 6, 2013 | Cages, Cages & Accessories
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 floor space with accessories or...
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by Millermeade Farms | Jun 4, 2013 | Bedding, Cages & Accessories
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 they contain a toxin called...
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by Millermeade Farms | Jun 11, 2013 | Diet, Health, Monitoring Health, Physical Characteristics
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 size of a small guinea pig) without...
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by Millermeade Farms | May 24, 2013 | Diet, Insects, Treats
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 pet is to provide a variety in...
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by Millermeade Farms | Jun 5, 2013 | Diet, Insects
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 hedgehogs have different nutritional...
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by Millermeade Farms | May 25, 2013 | Diet
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 more vitamins, minerals, calcium,...
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by Millermeade Farms | May 5, 2013 | Diet
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 highest quality nutrition possible....
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by Millermeade Farms | Apr 25, 2013 | Accessories, Care
Potential Need for Back-up Heat One must always be prepared for a power outage if you live in an area where the temperature gets cold or cool in the winter. Power outages for long periods in cool weather can be just as dangerous as short power outages in extreme cold....
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by Millermeade Farms | Jun 7, 2013 | Cages, Cages & Accessories
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 disinfected. Necessary...
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