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Comment on Hedgehog Food List: What to Feed Them With? by Meg

Meg — Sat, 06 Sep 2025 11:00:14 +0000

In reply to Shari Williams. Hi Shari, thanks for your question. I suggest reading this article to find more information, and it may answer your question. Getting Ready for a Hedgehog: Things to Know. Where are you sourcing them out? The certified breeder could give you more insights to answer your question. Regards, Meg

Comment on Hedgehog Food List: What to Feed Them With? by Shari Williams

Shari Williams — Sun, 31 Aug 2025 17:34:34 +0000

Hi Meg, I’m thinking about getting a hedgehog but really wanted to know if it would be better to get two and if so what sexes should they be. Thanks

Comment on How Much Do Hedgehogs Cost? by Meg

Meg — Fri, 03 Nov 2023 19:55:41 +0000

In reply to Alli bee. Hi Alli, thanks for sharing your story with all of us. I agree that rescuing is much better, and over breeding needs to stop. I wonder why is this the case? Meg.

Comment on How Much Do Hedgehogs Cost? by Alli bee

Alli bee — Sat, 28 Oct 2023 12:40:23 +0000

Hedgehogs need to be rescued from the shelter there is enough breeders that are over breeding them and there’s so many in the shelters it’s sickening. Actually kind of weird too because I thought they were very interesting unique creatures and people tend to keep interesting unique creatures. I rescued both of mine and did not pay a penny for each one of them. I love the rescue animals. And all the quirky, lovable craziness they bring! They have always been my weakness ❤️ … as if I need one? Lol I am from Maryland and have had mine for two years now. Boy and a girl. Sophia and Henry❤️

Comment on Hedgehog Vet Near Me by Ali

Ali — Sun, 12 Feb 2023 04:01:23 +0000

What should I do if I think my hedgehog broke his jaw but I have no vets that will take him?

Comment on Hedgehog Exercise, Play and Handling: Tips for a Decent Life! by Cara

Cara — Sat, 12 Nov 2022 16:05:29 +0000

In reply to Lola.

I was planning to let my Hedgehog run around in a large ball however, read they can get little feet can get injured in the holes/slits – have you ever had an issue and what size is your ball?

Also does yours pee&poo while running around the house in the large ball?

Comment on Where to Buy a Hedgehog Legally: Breeder, Pet Store or Adoption! by Meg

Meg — Tue, 02 Aug 2022 23:34:02 +0000

In reply to Marina Teramond @ NMPL.

Hi Marina, thanks for sharing your thoughts with us. All your points are valid, and I want to reinforce that they are not like having a domestic animal, cat, or dog; they are wild animals, so they have different behavior patterns.
Cheers,
Martina.

Comment on Where to Buy a Hedgehog Legally: Breeder, Pet Store or Adoption! by Marina Teramond @ NMPL

Marina Teramond @ NMPL — Mon, 01 Aug 2022 14:38:22 +0000

Actually, a hedgehog is a truly unique pet which has special distinctive features and I would really like to buy him. It is true that there aren’t a lot of reliable places to get a hedgehog and it is a true problem. I think that it is very important to know everything about the pet store where you are going to buy a hedgehog because it is such a serious purchase and you need to be sure that you will not face serious problems afterwards. Of course, there are many risks to buying a hedgehog in a pet store and I think it is not such a rational decision because, unfortunately, you can just waste your money, being disappointed afterwards. Also, I think that if you decide to adopt a hedgehog from an owner, you need to realize the whole level of responsibility and be ready to give him proper care, being sure that this pet will not suffer with you.

Comment on Do Hedgehogs Quills Hurt to Touch If Bare Handed? by john

john — Mon, 31 Jan 2022 20:37:33 +0000

In reply to Meg. omg that was very helpful and cute i like baby four-toed hedgehogs

Comment on Hedgehog Food List: What to Feed Them With? by Meg

Meg — Fri, 28 Jan 2022 22:31:59 +0000

In reply to Rita Maclay.

Hi Rita, thanks for your question.

I personally would not recommend using any type of light as this will prevent the hedgehog from coming out at night (when they are more active). If you want to keep it warm, a ceramic heat emitter could do the job.
Regards,
Meg