Latest baby hedgehogs
Some of you may remember Treacle whom we purchased from another forum member last July. Two weeks ago today she presented us with three healthy babies sired by our male Fudge. She is a very friendly hog herself and is very relaxed with us handling the

Baby hedgehogs
Hey guys, thought I'd share a pic of a <1 d.o. hedgie. Not something everyone gets to see! Nala is a first time mom. She showed no signs of pregnancy so I took her birthing hut out after she didn't birth. Stupid me. She birthed outside her

My hedgie is finally here!
Well as of 6am this morning dyson is finally here i've been waiting 7 weeks for the little dude but eepp he's gorgeous!

HIBERNATION...what should you do?
I found this on the american site and thought i'd post it here as there have been loads of hibernation attempts lately. could it possibly be made a sticky? Tis the season ... for hibernation attempts. This is a reminder to everyone that if you

things toxic to hedgehogs
Another of my friend nancy's ideas, its from the american site so some of the drugs may be different here but the foods i think it is a good idea for people to read: NOTE: This is only a partial list and just because something is not mentioned on this

Our Hedgehog Setup
We have been asked about housing for our African Pygmy hedgehogs, so we have taken a few pics to show what we use. Basically they are 100cm x 55cm indoor rabbit/guinea pig cages, we provide a bedroom/nesting area at one end the cage, the roof of which is

Anybody had experience of hedgehogs and strokes?
Horatio my oldest boy has been a little off colour for a couple of days - when we got him out yesterday he was completely off his back legs and to be honest looked near to death. After a visit to the vets they have confirmed that it is more than likely h

Still Quilling?!?!
Since ive had munchie (May) He has quilled on and off. I expected him to have stopped by now but im still finding quills all over his ZZ and his pouch...he is almost 7 months old now...shouldnt he have stopped? In the hoggie care sheet i got with him i

Looking out for Hedgehogs
Quite a few hedgehogs have been spotted around our place recently looking for food in preparation for winter hibernation. They have all been spotted close to the house and the old run-down shed which is most likely a winter home for a variety of small

vet bed?
can i use a vet bed for the bottom of a hedges cage ?not quiet sure where to go to buy " fleece liners"??

problems with chewing?
Hi everyone, I'm aiming to get my first hedgehog in a couple of months when i move into my new house so i'm trying to understand as much as i can first, I've always had pets; from hamsters, rats and rabbits through to horses but theres one thing i've

Allergic to hedgehogs?!
I've read a bit on the internet but can't find exactly what I need so thought I would ask on here Basically after having Oscar for about a week and a half I started getting itchy, irritating spots all over my body. They started on my back, then spread

heat mat
Hi, I have just joined this forum today. I don't have a hedgehog yet but am on a breeders waiting list for a chocolate coloured girl, so hopefully will have one soon. I have got my cage all ready ( a 100 cm plastic rabbit indoor cage ) with a silent

Wild hedgehogs and fleas
I have been told by many people that wild hedgehogs are riddled with fleas. I have two nightly visitors, they come for their dinner and sit waiting by my back door! I would like to know, if they do have fleas, do the fleas do any harm? Would it benefit

Hedgehogs at Risk
I heard about this on Radio 2 yesterday whilst driving to London. It would be such a shame to loose the Hedgehog and the other 9 species that are at