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Answers to most of our frequently asked questions can be found on our website under the tab“Hedgehog Info.” Our most popular link is our Available Animals page. Please feel free to explore our website – there is a lot of useful information there as well 😉 Here is a... Read More
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Introduction to Biting Articles
Introduction Most hedgehogs do not bite. But, any animal with teeth has the potential to bite, so hedgehog owners must understand the possibility of getting bitten is always present. Hedgehogs aren’t like dogs, whose bites are usually intentionally mean or aggressive.... Read More
Transition From The Breeder’s Home To Your Home
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.... Read More
Ideal Diet
Food Many hedgehogs have developed fatal liver problems due to a diet of too much fat. For many years, cat food has been the default food for domestic hedgehogs but many cat foods are too high in fat and low in protein to be healthy food for hedgehogs. Over time,... Read More
Determining If Your Hedgehog Is Eating Enough
Variation Between Animals Hedgehogs will eat different amounts depending on their stage in growth, metabolism, and activity level. The quality and type of food also plays a role in how much a hedgehog needs to eat to meet its nutritional requirements. Read our... Read More
Nutrition Overview
In the Wild Hedgehogs are insectivores and like many other insectivores they can eat one third to one hundred percent of their body weight in insects and food every night. Hedgehogs eat the whole insect including the hard exoskeleton. Wild hedgehogs seem to have a... Read More
Specialty & Tempting Foods For Hedgehogs With Health Concerns
Any time your hedgehog is not eating it is cause for concern. Be sure to read our Help! Hedgehog is Not Eating article to try and determine the cause of your hedgehog to stop eating. VIDEO: My hedgehog’s not eating Soft Food Diets Hedgehogs that have dental problems... Read More
