by Millermeade Farms | Sep 2, 2013 | Health, Monitoring Health
The following is a list of things to observe both in selecting a hedgehog as a pet and as a way to identify potential problems with your pet. Eyes Check their eyes to make sure they are bold, clear, round, and bright. The eyes should be wide open. The eyes should not...
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by Millermeade Farms | Jun 11, 2013 | Purchasing a Hedgehog
The following is a list of things to observe both in selecting a hedgehog as a pet and as a way to identify potential problems with your pet. Eyes Check its eyes to make sure they are bold, clear, round, and bright. The eyes should be wide open. The eyes should not be...
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by Millermeade Farms | Dec 21, 2013 | Pricing and Payments, Purchasing From Us
Costs to Expect Food: The minimum food that we suggest purchasing with your hedgehog is currently $18.00 (Spike’s Ultra Plus). This food should be enough to last two months if not longer. Refer to our Diet Recommendations guide for reasons why we feel keeping...
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by Millermeade Farms | May 21, 2013 | Hedgehogs As Pets
According to Lianne McLeod, DVM, former About.com Guide, “African pygmy hedgehogs are pretty well-equipped to defend themselves from other pets and seem to tolerate other pets quite well.” A huffing and puffing ball of prickles may intimidate some cats and dogs,...
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by Millermeade Farms | Dec 3, 2013 | Appointments, Purchasing From Us
Regular Appointment Times We understand many of our customers travel several hours to come to the shop and we’re honored for you to make the drive. We do our best to accommodate desired appointment days and times. We ask our customers to reserve a baby no longer...
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by Millermeade Farms | May 27, 2013 | Behavior & Personality, Handling
Natural Instinct Hedgehogs sleep during the day in any dark places that they can find. In the wild, they may hide from other animals in vacated burrows, under rocks, or in thick vegetation. They typically dig their own shallow burrows under some form of cover. They...
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by Millermeade Farms | Jun 30, 2013 | Purchasing a Hedgehog
Are you thinking about welcoming a delightful, spiky companion into your life? We hope you look no further because our pet hedgehogs are waiting to steal your heart! Here at Critter Connection, we specialize in providing caring homes for these unique and lovable...
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by Millermeade Farms | May 25, 2013 | Care, Diet, Purchasing a Hedgehog
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 that is what our schedule allows....
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by Millermeade Farms | May 27, 2013 | Behavior & Personality
Normal Behavior Hedgehogs are quite active in the wild and frequently run in circles. Therefore, running laps inside the cage can be a great form of exercise. Hedgehogs can run in circles or even in a figure-eight pattern. Breeders report seeing athletic...
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by Millermeade Farms | Sep 5, 2013 | Behavior & Personality
Instinctual Habit In the wild, hedgehogs dig dens in the ground, both for protection from predators and as shelter from the elements. Hedgehogs have powerful forefeet and claws designed specifically for digging. While digging habits vary between species, the...
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