by Millermeade Farms | May 21, 2013 | Behavior & Personality, Biting, Biting Behavior, Handling
What to Do If You are Bitten Don’t Panic. Most are just tiny little “nips” that feel like pinches, and there is not much to be done other than figuring out why you were bitten and how to prevent it in the future. Review our article “How to Encourage a Hedgehog to...
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by Millermeade Farms | May 27, 2013 | Behavior & Personality, Handling, Steps To Handling
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? Absolutely! Can they fall asleep...
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by Millermeade Farms | May 21, 2013 | Behavior & Personality, Biting, Biting Behavior, Handling
There are several ways to prevent biting. This knowledge will help prevent any chances of your hedgehog biting. Hand Washing Always wash your hands and rinse them well before handling your hedgehog. Some soap may smell nice to your hedgehog and encourage licking...
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by Millermeade Farms | May 27, 2013 | Activity Levels, Behavior & Personality, Handling
Nocturnal, Crepuscular, and Diurnal Defined Animal activity is defined as nocturnal (nighttime), crepuscular (twilight—early morning and late evening), or diurnal (daytime). Hedgehogs are typically described as nocturnal or crepuscular. Most pet hedgehogs sleep during...
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by Millermeade Farms | May 25, 2013 | Behavior & Personality, Handling, Steps To Handling
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 they feel it is safe for them to...
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by Millermeade Farms | May 27, 2013 | Behavior & Personality
In the Wild Hedgehogs are normally solitary in the wild, socializing for breeding purposes. Males do not help raise the babies, and babies leave the mother shortly after the weaning process. Hedgehogs search and scavenge for their own food, and do not depend on other...
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by Millermeade Farms | Jun 6, 2013 | Activity Levels, Behavior & Personality
Nocturnal vs. Crepuscular vs. Diurnal Animals can generally be described as nocturnal, crepuscular, or diurnal, based on the time of day they are awake. These terms can basically be defined as follows: Nocturnal—Animals that are awake primarily at night...
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by Millermeade Farms | Jun 28, 2013 | Behavior & Personality, Communication
Body language and facial expression are common forms of communication in both humans and animals. You can tell many things about hedgehogs just by paying attention to their body and spine language. VIDEO.: Body Language with Spines and Forehead Furrow Spines The most...
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by Millermeade Farms | Jun 7, 2013 | Bedding, Behavior & Personality
Why Might Hedgehogs Eat Their Bedding? Curiosity—Hedgehogs are inquisitive by nature and often attempt to learn about their environment by tasting and smelling. Baby and young hedgehogs are very prone to eating new brands or types of bedding. Hedgehogs that eat a...
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by Millermeade Farms | May 25, 2013 | Behavior & Personality, Steps To Handling
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 reasons, you can help your...
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