by Millermeade Farms | Jul 19, 2013 | Physical Characteristics
Size 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)...
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by Millermeade Farms | Jun 13, 2013 | Dry Skin
Treatment Overview The first step in treatment is to look at a clean, completely dry hedgehog. Our Bathing Articles describe an oatmeal bath, how to bathe your hedgehog, dead skin removal, and simple skin care tips. Various owners and breeders treat simple dry skin...
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by Millermeade Farms | Jun 11, 2013 | Dry Skin
In order to treat the dry skin, it is necessary to understand potential causes of the problem. Several factors may contribute to the dryness, but the problem will not be completely eliminated without treating the specific problem. Quilling Varying degrees of quill...
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by Millermeade Farms | Jun 11, 2013 | Dry Skin
Healthy Skin The epidermis and dermis are the two primary mammalian skin layers. The epidermis is the topmost layer of the selectively permeable skin barrier. It is called the dead skin layer, which provides waterproofing and serves as a barrier to damage. The dermis...
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