by Millermeade Farms | Jul 6, 2013 | Purchasing a Hedgehog
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) regulates the sale of exotic animals. All pet stores selling hedgehogs and all breeders who have three or more females are required to be USDA licensed. Many pet stores and potential breeders simply do not want the...
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by Millermeade Farms | Jun 30, 2013 | Purchasing a Hedgehog
Hedgehogs can be found in a few pet stores, through brokers at flea markets or animal sales, or they can be purchased directly from breeders When buying animals, we recommend that you check out the source. Observe the health of the animals, the sellers’ knowledge, and...
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by Millermeade Farms | May 17, 2013 | Care, Health
A hedgehog that is cold or feels cool to the touch is in serious danger. Captive bred hedgehogs are not accustomed to hibernation and can die from, what to them is, an unnatural torpor. Warming up a hedgehog too quickly can do more harm than good. A warm, gentle heat...
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by Millermeade Farms | Sep 2, 2013 | Hedgehogs As Pets
They don’t need to be walked or require a large amount of space for them to exercise. Most hedgehogs clean themselves through a process of licking, scratching, and shaking and seldom need bathed. Hedgehogs are quiet by nature, and the most noise they make is...
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by Millermeade Farms | Jan 3, 2014 | Uncategorized
Hedgehogs have slowly gained in popularity as pets since they first came to the United States in the 1980’s. Several hedgehog clubs have formed, reorganized, divided and reorganized over the past two decades. Most clubs or groups are fairly small and have national...
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by Millermeade Farms | Jun 17, 2013 | Purchasing From Us
Online and Advance Picture Listing Many hedgehog owners and potential owners enjoy looking at pictures of available babies. We do our very best to take pictures that accurately represent our animals. We offer the opportunity to purchase specific babies by listing...
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by Millermeade Farms | Sep 2, 2013 | Health, Physical Characteristics
Hedgehogs go through an aging process similar to humans and other animals. Activity and Movement As hedgehogs age they become less active and are generally slower in what they do. Their gait may appear to be stiffer and as they age it may be more difficult to get...
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by Millermeade Farms | Sep 2, 2013 | Physical Characteristics
The most unique and obvious physical characteristic of hedgehogs is their quills. The weight of the spines accounts for approximately 35% of the hedgehog’s weight. (Miller) Spines Versus Quills Most breeders and enthusiasts alternate between using “spines” and...
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by Millermeade Farms | Jul 23, 2013 | Physical Characteristics
Motion Detection Hedgehogs are very good at detecting motion around them, even when they are rolled into a ball or cannot see. Hedgehogs will often perceive movement as danger unless they are completely relaxed with their surroundings. A sleeping hedgehog (or a...
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by Millermeade Farms | Mar 6, 2015 | Hedgehogs As Pets
Positive Aspects of Hedgehog Ownership The typical pet hedgehog weighs between 6 ounces and 2 pounds and requires approximately the same amount of space as a guinea pig. Hedgehogs don’t bark or squawk and won’t disturb their neighbors. You might hear your hedgehog...
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