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

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

Quilling
Recently i've notice schnuffles is losing quite a few of hs quills. Is this normal? He is about 10 months old now. Any advice please

Please help. Really worried
I just went to check on Dave and his wheel had a pool of blood at the bottom of it. This wasn't there this morning as I checked his before I left at 7.15 so I think he must of got up again. I've checked Dave over and the only place I can find is a small

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

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

some hedgeie health questions
i was at the vets the other day and my hedgehog fell a bit less than four foot onto the floor (made of tiles). he landed on his side and was half rolled into a ball will he be ok? hes fine and was on his wheel and has been eating (this happened yesterda

Homo Hog (the Gay Boy)
Some long over due images of a few of the guys. I have placed the Gay Boy (DE Cinnamon, Jupiter) along side a few of the girlies to show colour and size difference. There is no set size when it comes to these animals. Gay Boy carries some fantastic

Keeping hedgehog warm in ZooZone2 cage
Hi everyone I have just got my first hedgehog Hollie who is settling in well. But i am slightly confused with how to keep her cage warm enough. i was going to use a snuggle pad as was concerned about a heat mat as Hollie seem to like to move everything an

How many times does a hedgehog normally go through quilling?
Gimble's starting to quill again, this'll be the second time. Will this be the last time, or can it happen again?

Mealies
Hey all, wondered if you have any suggestions - I got a tub of mealies for Wilbur and he just isn't interested. Should I just take it that he doesn't like them, or keep trying them? So far he likes asparagus, pineapple, chicken and hamburger but he

Vet
does anyone know of a vet that will treat African Pygmy Hedgehogs near Macclesfield/Manchester? There's nothing wrong with my hedgehog it's just incase I ever need one thanks

What weight should they be?
What weights are healthy for APH's?

Fablon
Just wondering can you paint on Fablon? Thanks Amanda x

Play Pen?
I am looking for a playpen for Oscar. The only thing is: A. I cant see to find one big enough. And B. All of the ones I have found so far are our of my price range. I want one like this :