Comments on: 15 Things That Pose a Threat To Hedgehogs https://hedgehogcare101.com/15-things-that-pose-a-threat-to-hedgehogs-keep-them-away/ Your Pet Hedgehog Care Hub Fri, 16 Feb 2024 22:52:12 +0000 hourly 1 By: Meg https://hedgehogcare101.com/15-things-that-pose-a-threat-to-hedgehogs-keep-them-away/#comment-1224 Mon, 23 Aug 2021 09:48:55 +0000 https://hedgehogcare101.com/?p=1090#comment-1224 In reply to Sue Lombard.

Hi Sue, thanks for asking this questions.
1- It is not a bad idea to give them that freedom. In fact, that will keep them more healthy as being in a small cage for all the time is not good for any pet. What ever you do, just make sure the hedgehog don’t find a small whole where can hide or disappear.
2-Since they are more inactive during the day, and therefore sleep to recover the energy, it would be better at these hours.
Regards,
Margarita.

]]> By: Meg https://hedgehogcare101.com/15-things-that-pose-a-threat-to-hedgehogs-keep-them-away/#comment-1223 Mon, 23 Aug 2021 09:44:18 +0000 https://hedgehogcare101.com/?p=1090#comment-1223 In reply to Heather Palfrey.

Hi Heather,
thanks for putting them up first. Certainly they have to be treated well and having all necessary elements for them to live comfortably, is important.
Regards,
Margarita.

]]> By: Meg https://hedgehogcare101.com/15-things-that-pose-a-threat-to-hedgehogs-keep-them-away/#comment-1222 Mon, 23 Aug 2021 09:40:20 +0000 https://hedgehogcare101.com/?p=1090#comment-1222 In reply to Mika.

Hi Mika,
thanks for your valuable input.
Regards,
Margarita.

]]> By: Meg https://hedgehogcare101.com/15-things-that-pose-a-threat-to-hedgehogs-keep-them-away/#comment-1219 Mon, 23 Aug 2021 09:29:20 +0000 https://hedgehogcare101.com/?p=1090#comment-1219 In reply to Annemarie Buchanan.

Hi Annemarie, thanks for sharing this interesting positive action.
Let’s hope that all breeders can provide with the right actions to avoid this to happen and that hedgehog pet owners also do what you have done for yours.
Regards,
Margarita.

]]> By: Kenna https://hedgehogcare101.com/15-things-that-pose-a-threat-to-hedgehogs-keep-them-away/#comment-148 Tue, 01 Sep 2020 14:47:06 +0000 https://hedgehogcare101.com/?p=1090#comment-148 I want a pet hedgie!

]]> By: Sue Lombard https://hedgehogcare101.com/15-things-that-pose-a-threat-to-hedgehogs-keep-them-away/#comment-139 Thu, 19 Dec 2019 07:46:30 +0000 https://hedgehogcare101.com/?p=1090#comment-139 hi, I would like to know

1. if my hedgie can be placed from her cage and let her go in the garden to roam around under supervision or perhaps a fair size floorless playpen in order to feel something natural rather than just being her cage.

2. When do I need to cover her cage with a blanket/towel during the day or night? She is in a warm place at home.

Many thanks

]]> By: Heather Palfrey https://hedgehogcare101.com/15-things-that-pose-a-threat-to-hedgehogs-keep-them-away/#comment-138 Fri, 13 Dec 2019 04:12:43 +0000 https://hedgehogcare101.com/?p=1090#comment-138 I’m not going to buy a Hedgehog until I have everything I need and the time for her! It’s really important to devote time to your animals! They love you and always want to be with you! I have to make sure I’m not taking time away from my other animals! I also need to do lots of research so I can be a good Mama for the animal! I’m looking forward to this!

]]> By: Mika https://hedgehogcare101.com/15-things-that-pose-a-threat-to-hedgehogs-keep-them-away/#comment-136 Thu, 07 Nov 2019 17:32:44 +0000 https://hedgehogcare101.com/?p=1090#comment-136 I would NOT put different species like this together in one common, enclosed area. Dietary needs are quite different and even if food items are put in separate dishes, their curiosity will make them want to sample the other items not suited for them. Certain zoonoses particular to, and not harmful to, one species may likely kill another. Chins do not like heat, whereas hedgehogs need heat. Also consider the potential for injury as well- if a chin drops jumps down onto a grassy or concealed area housing a hedgehog, it could get injured from the spikes. Different dietary needs, different environmental needs, different illnesses.
Always do research to keep your pets safe.

]]> By: Tina https://hedgehogcare101.com/15-things-that-pose-a-threat-to-hedgehogs-keep-them-away/#comment-134 Sat, 07 Sep 2019 03:53:13 +0000 https://hedgehogcare101.com/?p=1090#comment-134 In reply to Alana.

Thank you for the information. I enjoy hearing anything that will help my domesticated HEDGIE live a more healthy lifestyle.

]]> By: Annemarie Buchanan https://hedgehogcare101.com/15-things-that-pose-a-threat-to-hedgehogs-keep-them-away/#comment-124 Fri, 10 May 2019 08:44:48 +0000 https://hedgehogcare101.com/?p=1090#comment-124 I have made tunnels under my back fence and also adjoining fences to enable hogs to find food. I am saddened to learn that these cute creatures face extinction very soon if we don’t help so hope everyone will do what they can.

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