Dos and Don'ts with Hedgehogs!!
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- čas přidán 27. 08. 2024
- Hi everybody! I'm just here making another video with some of my recommendations on "dos and don'ts" when handling hedgehogs with my own personal experience!
Again I'm sorry for lighting issues and any bad sound qualities, I'm still working that out!
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I'm thinking about getting a hedgehog in the future. I've been doing an insane amount of research and your videos help a ton. I'm so excited!
Aiden McLean yay!!! Im excited for you!! Im working on a proper hedgehog diet video so keep your eyes out for that very soon!
Aiden McLean , ture that I'm ten years old my mom's getting one when I am 15 but I'm obsessed with
Aiden McLean SAME!
Anyone know a good place to get a hedgehog in NY?
Aiden McLean 💩. That’s all I need to say
I found 3 hedgehogs that were left in a trashcan.. I think they were used for breeding their super mean but ive.got them to warm up, I can scratch 2 of their chins now, 1 is taking a bit longer lol. It's kinda difficult here because their illegal here in California, but I don't want to give them to authorities because they will "destroy" them as they are not a native species
oh my! Well im glad you are taking care of them!
chris duncan I live in California as well and I want a ferret and/or a hedgehog but they're illegal here. There really is no reason to keep hedgehogs illegal (at least not that I know of).
chris duncan they're illegal because if they escape they can mess up the food chain in those certain areas. Also you will not find a vet who handles hedgehogs so if they get sick they'll die
chris duncan i think u can only if you get a permit!
I’m a little kid so wat does destroy mean
I just thought that if I ever have a kid that wants a hedgehog you will have given so much valuable information for them to receive. Way to go Liv!
Thank you for this video!! I'm getting a hedgehog in February so I'm trying to get as much information about them as I can.
YAY that is so exiting and I am glad that you are preparing yourself early!!! That makes me so so happy that you are doing your research! (that is the fun part I think!) If you have any questions do not hesitate to ask or google or anything! I am usually quick to respond (I couldn't sooner because my phone was acting up on youtube and wouldnt show your comment so I had to wait until I had a computer on hand haha!)
Liv Chambliss omg!! It's been 8 months and I haven't seen this yikes.. I got her and named her Astrid! She's doing great and is usually always happy! Your videos have helped me a lot, Thank you sooooo much💕
@@cryingatthedisco7624 how is it now
Crying at The disco astrid from skyrim
I have a hedgehog she's watching this with me her name is chloe she loves your hedgehog vids well she's not watching she has very bad eyesight #thenormalhedgehog
yeah most hedgehogs don't have the greatest eyesight :/ but they have really good hearing and smelling!
omg i’m watching with my hedgehog as well
All hedgehogs have bad eyesight
I love these informational videos, I might be getting a hedgehog in February and I need to prepare :P
preparation is key!! :-) im excited for you!
Baby Fangs good luck ✨
Baby Fangs same
My hedgehog is obsessed with the Peppermint essential oil.
i'm actually getting a hedgehog, next week and it"s a girl. (I"m so flipping excited.)
Same here!!
I have a heafchog shes sooooo cute
Aww that's so cool I'm getting a boy
@@thecherryredtomato_xy838 Awh, what'll be his name?
@@RileyA. well were picking between Elliot and monkey
i might be getting a hedgehog this weekend and i'm so so excited
miranda mariaa yay!!! Im glad youre doing your research! Lemme know how it goes!
I've been wanting a hedgehog for so long, like I literally made a PowerPoint to convince my parents, and they said I'm getting one for my birthday and I get to pick her up on Saturday and I've never been so excited for something in my life s2g lmao, so thank you for all your informational videos they help so fricken much
lilbitch yay im so happy for you! There will be more of them to come as well! :-) hope you love your new hedgie!
Do you have any tips for convincing your parents?
Omg thanks for telling about the oils I totally didn’t know that
I am getting an African pigmy hedgehog soon and I have a large Cnc cage for a medium sized African pigmy
those are great! I actually want one of those!
I have one too
Hey guys I really want a hedgehog but my parents don't want them I know everything about them I just need to convince them can any of you help?? And my house is usually around 24-27 degrees or Celsius idk but I think it warm
I’ve been wanting a hedgehog for about a year and I’m finally getting one December 10th!
I have been researching for 6 months! I've watched about 75to100 videos. I've taken a ton of notes on my phone. I'm starting to get supplies for the hedgehog! I'm getting one in August for my birthday.
hey, I was thinking about getting a hedgehog, I've done a lot of research on them, and I really want one. Do you have any tips about caring for a hedgehog, or how much everything is, plus can you tell me how to pick it up, they look really prickly!
Walker Adams thick gloves are a good starter for picking them up!!! :-) ill make that into my next video i think! But you can work your way off of it. I would say a hedgehog is about $150-$200 usually. And i have care videos on what you should get for them like the cage and wheel and food! Cages can be cheap if you use a makeshift. Actual ones are pricey like $100. And food is about $15 a bag. But a bag will last literally months so thats good and cheap :-)
Thnx so much!
Walker Adams To pick a hedgehog up make your hands in a scooping shape then scoop the hedgehog up from under with your hands
@@LivChambliss actually, if you want a hegdehog to bond with you you should probably never pick them up with gloves. They wont get used to your smell, and you will never get used to their quills, and you both have to do that in order to bond. The way to pick them up is to scoop them up from under so that they know what your doing. If you put gloves on you will never get used to their quills and they will never get used to you. I just got a hedgheog 5 days ago, ive never held one before, and their quills dont hurt very much as long as your careful. Its best not to cover up your scent.
i recommend watching tori lynn’s account
I might get a hedgehog so Im doing a bunch of research and your videos are helping..Thanks so much!
plotagon thot sameeeee.
I'm 11 and I have a hedgehog and I love her soooo much
I'm so sad hedgies are illegal in California, they have been my favorite animal for awhile. Yours looks so cute and friendly!
@@jacobstrickland1682 what part of *i l l e g a l* did you not seem to get the first time?
I will get a hedgehog, but not because of their popularity.
My brother wanted a gecko(which he didn't get) so we visited the store, and there's this hedgehog that I got in my hand and was very sociable and I fell in love with them ❤️ he ate in my hand and he didn't ball up but he was already bought. So I made a promise to my parents: if I get good grades, I get a hedgehog. I got good grades and we are getting one on January or February
the funny thing of my 2 hedgies are that they are total opisits,Leila hates being picked up and out but loves getting attention in her cage,Floss is a social butterfly and loves being out and with people but hates being in her cage.
keep up the good work,,, very informative and clear, ☺
thank you! :-)
you're so pretty 😍😍 but what's important is the do's and don'ts sorry. ❤😍 cause i have a hedge hog and he's couple months old. i have one problem with him he is not socially active. like he just wanders off when i take him outside his cage.
Yeah... they do that
I am getting a hedgehog in the near future but I have a few questions like , what cage do I use ? and what to feed them because I was told most of pet store foods are not good for them ? and which are better meal worms or crickets thanks in advance love your videos . and I have been doing my research my two years
Iris Strange i wouldnt feed tgem cricjets for treats. Ive never really heard of it and they love love love mealworms!
Also! I have a few other hedgehog videos all about cages and food and things you need! Its my "before owning a hedgehog" video! It explains so much!
Thank you
My heggie loves crickets!!!!
I’m pretty sure it’s ok to feed them both but a friend has had bad experience with mealworms
I have a little social hedgehog too!! and i totally agree with the popularity of them. I had 2 and when i first got her the owner before said that she had been in 5 homes and she was only 2 :( so it took a lot of time for her to finally warm up to me. she recently passed away but she was so sweet once she warmed up!!
yeah its really sad to see people buy them as a trend and them realize how different they are when they actually had them for a while :-( I'm glad that she ended up with someone who appreciates them though and you looked after her for the remainder of her life
Chloe (my hedgehog) passed away last night. The vet gave her blood work but it's not coming by Tomorrow but we're pretty sure it was a blood clotting disease. I'm so sad 😭
omg im so sorry!! :-( That is the worst news :c I wish you well and hpoe things get better for you soon! Im so sorry
Liv Chambliss thank you
I'm getting a hedgehog but its cold in england should I keep him by the radiators
As long as they have an environment around 76 degrees F (so around 24.5 degrees Celsius ) then you should be fine! Get a thermometer! :-)
Thank you so much she is way better today but she poked one of her eyes with her quills so my mom and I are gonna go to the vet on Friday
Hey I'm Tiff oh no! Im glad to hear she is doing better! And im so happy that you are taking action! :-)
Liv Chambliss thank you so much
Hey I'm Tiff hedgehogs losing their eyes are very common so still take her to the vet, but don't worry too much (also, make sure your vet is reputable with a good knowledge of hedgehogs)
konnie thanks yea I am gonna go to an exotic vet
I'm a junior in college and I really want a hedgehog but I want to be sure I can give it the best quality of life before I make that commitment so I'm doing lots of research and checking out a lot of videos as well. I rent a house so I'm not in a dorm. How hard would you say it is to juggle class and taking care of a hedgehog?
Keighan Spann oh not very difficult at all! They are nocturnal so being gone all day isn't an issue! They need about an hour of getting out a day but that could even be having them sit on your lap while doing homework! :-)
I want a hedgehog and am looking for a good food. i know people say no hedgehog food but is pokey crunch ok?
Madison Hasse it’s best to have high quality cat food
ill be getting a hedgie in a few days, I have been planning for months!! I cannot wait!! I have EVERYTHING that my hedgie will need! Thank you for helping me prepare and plan for my (soon to be) new family member!
Im thinking of getting a male hedgehog but am wondering if i should put a male and female together? Can i?
Shiloh Genesis you shouldn't because they'll breed, a lot if places won't even sell those two together for breeding purposes, also, its highly illegal if they do breed and if they find out they'll confiscate your hedgehog
Its not illegal to breed your hedgehogs, although do not house them together because it will happen and you more than likely dont want that. Also hedgehogs naturally live alone and will fight and hurt each other when housed together unless its two females with good temperate (still not recommended). It takes a lot of looking into, research, and knowledge about breeding and hedgehogs to do that, so go ahead and get another cage for the male and don't let them be together :-) sounds kinda sad to us because humans live with humans, but its normal for hedgehogs! You are doing them a favor keeping them apart! The female doesn't have to worry about mating and neither of them are put in harmful situations. Its best to handle them separately if you cannot keep them separated on your own when being handled too! Hope you have fun with your (possibly soon to be) male hedgie! I love mine!
idk it may be different for you but my breeder made it a point that its considered backyard breeding and its quite illegal, the hedgehogs could get confiscated, but theyre super strict on hedgehogs so
the females also go into ovulation when they sense a male and that isnt good for them if they arent going to mate
I’m getting a hedgehog this weekend!!! Your videos help a lot😁
I'm a new hedgie owner, the lady I got my baby from said that cat food is a no go and not to be feeding it to them but with all the research I have done I am thinking differently. Everyone says that hedgehog food is not the best and to do cat food instead, I am curious as to what cat food would be the best option if I was thinking of switching. I would appreciate all the tips I could get!
I’m also a new hedgehog owner and with research I’ve food that the Blue buffalo freedom grain free natural indoor adult dry cat food and Fromm gold mature dry cat food is great for hedgehogs :)
I have been feeding my hedgehog the Nutro ULTRA dog food for toy breeds, it is small for them to eat, and has good nutrients.
I have a question. So I have a hamster and I am planning to get a hedgehog but do hedgehogs bite metal and plastic things to keep the incisors down or is that just a rodent thing because I know that hedgehogs are insectavors.
hedgehogs teeth don't grow :-) they don't need chews and typically will not chew things altogether! They might bite on plastic things out of boredom but they don't have incisors to keep down because they technically arent in the rodent family :-)
We just purchased a Hedgie, my cute little 8 year old bought her with his own hard earned money. She is extremely aggressive, hisses, balls up, and unfortunately has bitten my son's finger. pretty bad bite as well. Its so heartbreaking to see all these videos of such friendly Hedgehogs and now my son doesn't even want to go near her, honestly I don't either, she is only 6 weeks old and we've had her for three days now. Should we try to give her back to the seller? Please help!
Jed Wright six weeks and already a grump! That's a shame :-( my first hedge was like that. I wish I were able to buy her off of you to be honest. If the seller will take her back I highly recommend. They are usually such nice and tame critters when bought gay such a young age just like pippin here :( I just look at the grumpier ones as misunderstood, and it really shows how different each and every hedgehog can be. They all have their own unique personalities and sometimes there are the ones who aren't so enjoyable :-( I personally believe it can be fixed over time with much bonding and attention and work but in your situation I highly suggest trying to sell her back to the owner.
my parents are finally seriously considering letting me get a hedgehog for me and I am really excited
yay!! I'm so excited for you!! :-)
IM GETTING A HEDGEHOG ON CHRISTMAS SO EXCITED
i plan to buy my very first hedgehog for my gotcha day (feb 5) and i am so excited! thank you for your information throughout your videos!
How's your hedgie? ( if you got one )
I might possibly be getting a hedgehog and I just want to know if you use a litter box for it what type of litter is the best and are they as hard to take care of as most people say. I've been doing research and I just wanna make sure I'm ready to have the responsibility to take care of a hedgehog before purchasing one
Hannah Brown they usually go to the bathroom while they're running on their wheel but you can definitely potty train them, I would say use the clump cat litter (not the sandy stuff, the ones that look like pellets) but I'm not entirely sure, I would say look it up :)
Just got a hedgehog today I've done a bunch of research but she is very grumpy and wont unball herself
Cedric Serbin give her time! One thing to do is keep a worn shirt in her cage! So she can get used to your smell! And try and bond with her as much as possible! Some arent as sociable as others and thats just how they are, but if you have problems picking her up, leather gloves or oven mits works well :-) even just letting her sit in your lap while watching tv ir in a hoodie pocket is good!
Cedric Serbin try to get her to slowly warm up to you, put an old t shirt with your scent in its cage to get familiar, also hand feed them so they they get your scent associated with food. But make sure you handle them for an hour a day also (if she hisses or bites you make sure you don't put her down or back in her cage, that'll serve as a reward for her and she'll do it more often)
I have had a hedgehog for about a year now and we only have taken about less then 10 pictures but that is it. I didn't know that hedgehogs are that popular we only got my hedgehog because they help with stress and my dad didn't want a let's just say a dodge ( I can't spell the type of dog).
The One And Only Jazmine its okay to have lots of pictures! Its just not okay to have them solely for the popularity! (Which you dont seem to do! c: )
the only hedgehog I knew before I got my hedgehog was sonic plus I only posted a picture of her the first time I got her. I love her a lot and now when ever I go to a pet store I go for the hedgehogs. But I find it sad that people do that tho
The One And Only Jazmine shiba inu?
Aren't they nocturnal or something? So they would be fine while I am at school?
Winnie Burckle put food in the bowl before you leave so that when they wake up they can eat. If they act good and not grumpy use worms or crickets
the old owner said that the hedgehog doesn't like wheels. what do I do??
If you have a tart burner and a hedgehog in the same room will the hedgy go into a sneezing fit or something?
Do hedgehogs need to be exposed to the oil for it to effect them or will it hurt them from smell
My mom is into many exotic oils
Either I get a hedgehog or travel. Surely my mom would agree to a hedgehog vs me running away for a month.
I might be getting a hedgehog in the future but I've been doing a lot of research
Ok so I have a hedgehog and she is a couple months younger than turning one. I saw her is her cage wobbling and shaking so I looked up what it meant and it said she is going into hibernation. I put my plug in heater on and put my hedgehog on a towel. My room is kept a warm temperature just for my hedgehog. If she is going into hibernation I don't know why. Can you PLEASE HELP??? Do you know if anything else could be happening
Also she is naturally a scared hedgehog that rolls up quickly and today she lets me touch her and she doesn't care. Also her eyes look like she is about to fall asleep and she keeps going to sleep (she haven't used her wheel that is in her cage for 3 days) it isn't normal
I checked to see if her stomach is cold and it is warm
Hey I'm Tiff oh no! That does sound like a hibernation issue all but the warm stomach. Possibly wobbly hedgehog syndrome. Its good that you put her in front of a heater. I would sit with her in your lap for a while and see if she snaps back into it. Ive had a hedgehog who liked to try and hibernate if my room wasn't around 76-78 degrees so i eventually had her in her own room that was super warm until aye passed from cancer. If ahe doesnt snap back out of it soon and you keep her really warm, (make sure she is eating too and if shes not...) i would call a vet that treats hedgies near you! (I would expect maybe around a $50 comp exam fee. Thats how much mine always were) if she needs meds that will cost extra too 😩😭
Liv Chambliss thank you so much I will keep her in my lap. And sorry about your hedgehog 😔
would it be a bad idea for a hedgehog to have dirt for betting.
oooo yeah don't do that. That wont be a very healthy living environment for a domestic hedgie. it could have all sorts of nasty bacteria nd germs that could lead to a disease for your hedgehog and lots of vet bills or early death. Id stick with the carefresh type bedding or fleece pads
I want a heghog but my cat will probably chase him
Glenna Austin hi Glenna. I was afraid of the same thing because I have two cats. I got my hedgehog last year. My cats love him. They do not chase him. I let them get to know him slowly. Linus my cat likes to touch noses with him. So I think that you can go ahead and get one. They are a lot of fun.
I just got a hedgehog and I though my hedgehog would chase her or paw at her but she doesn't at all she is really sweet and loves to follow her around playing with her
I'm getting a hedgehog tomorrow!!!! also your very pretty
Hala Othman omg!!! How do you like him/her so far?!?! And thank u omg
I just got a hedgehog a couple of weeks ago and I still can't get used to holding her, when I try to pick her up or hold her she won't come out of a ball so I have to use a t-shirt or a blanket. How did you get used to the hissing and the quills?
Cadince bibbee yeah that can be the hardest part about being a hedgehog owner. All hedgehogs are different with different personalities and pippin is lucky very socialble and doesn't ball up super often. My last hedgehog did though and it does hurt no matter that and it still does, but you do grow used to it eventually. One thing that really helps is wearing some sort of leather based gloves or kitchen mitts! And once they warm up to you and unball you can try taking them off and handling them personally!
LivWithBeauty thank You! I've asked a few other people but none of them replied. I have tried to handle her more often and it seems to be working a Little!
Cadince bibbee oh no problem! I love replying to viewers especially when its helping with hedgies! I wish you the best of luck!
LivWithBeauty thank you so much!
Can I put two hedgehogs together? Thx
Nika Spoormaker male + male =no
Female + female = yes
Male + female = ABSOLUTELY NOT (if they breed its highly illegal and you could get your hedgehogs confiscated)
I'm getting a hedgehog but I don't know what to name him
Cheerchanger 2005 lol i am too, I'm gonna name it kimchi (I would also say go with a food name cause it just sounds really cute lol)
what is the food that hedgehogs need daily to be healthy?
Neon Awesomeness cat food that has around 30% proteins and 15ish% fat should be okay!
okay thank you and what type of cat food should i get my hedgehog?
How do you tell if your hedgehog is going into hibernation???
Hey I'm Tiff they will be very lethargic (slow and tired and not really moving) and they will be very slow to "ball up" when scared. Their bellies are pretty cold to the touch and most of the time they are very wobbly!
Liv Chambliss thank you so much
My hedgehog doesnt use her wheel, shes eight weeks old, is that normal and she sleeps alot is that normal
i wouldn't worry too much. Thats a bit young. But keep watching!
Thank you, shes my first hedgehog and i socialize her every mornings, afternoons, and evenings for 45 minutes, but the sleeping alot at night is still a concern because i was told that they're nocturnal. But im going to keep a eye on her.
I also got a care packet for my hedgehog, and she doesnt like potatoes or her calcium powder, she have low calcium
love the video. Compiling as much knowledge as I can before I get one. The hibernation thing scares me. How do you know if they are going into hibernation?
Sara Lacroix they are very very sleepy and their bellies are very cold! If they try and walk a little they will be all wobbly and disoriented!
Sara Lacroix try to warm them up as best as you can and monitor them frequently ( I would say warm them up by putting them under your tshirt and using your body heat)
I'm saving up my money to get myself a hedgehog and all the materials for them. I want one because they're small and cute and I have separation anxiety and I might get my hedgehog trained to be a service animal. I've been watching so many videos about hedgehogs. How are hedgehogs around cats? I will never leave them alone together or let my cat go near them outside of their cage but I know that if bunnies get too scared they'll die. None of the videos that I have watched have gone over that yet. Also I keep a fan in my room, but it's a small circle fan that's on the floor that is pointed at my bed. I have a small heater that I could put on her if needed. How do I measure how cold my room is?
African Pygmy hedgehogs cost about $200 alone, and a proper cage is about $100, then the food, wheel, bowls, and den is about another $50-70 together (making sure you get good proper CAT food for the hedgehog!)
Also, I don't really think it's possible to "train" a hedgehog to become an emotional support animal (if that's the term you are looking for). That's usually what people are looking to get for anxiety and when they are, they usually look for ESDs (emotional support dogs). They are not domesticated animals and cannot really be taught to do anything for you, other than being "trained" to use a litter box, which they kind of naturally do on their own anyways.
Hedgehogs are very iffy when it comes to being social, which makes them a very poor choice to being an emotional support animal. They won't be able to provide comfort when needed (i have major anxiety issues and never think to look to my hedgehog for comfort, to be honest, and he is very social but still probably not social enough)...
Hedgehogs are also nocturnal, therefore they should not be out of their cage and handled much during the day when they should be sleeping. This will screw up their sleeping schedule and could drastically impact their health and lifespan. They could potentially turn into a very grumpy hedgehog if that is done to them as well, and will not want to be handled as much if they are taken out in the day too often as well.
They are also very very spiky creatures and if someone like you and me is having some sort of anxiety meltdown and needs something to calm down, you do not want to be stabbed a million times by something that actually hurts a LOT. And what is also sad is that a lot of people are actually allergic to these little guys and will break out in a lot of rashes and hives when handling them.
So I really really do not recommend them as any kind of emotional support animal. BUT that is not me saying you shouldn't get one to have because they are great and I love them with all of my heart. Now if you want something to help with anxiety, I do have great recommendations, and they can get really weird but can be really basic but they are dogs, and cats, but also rabbits, snakes, guinea pigs, rats, and different kinds of lizards.
I didn't mean to come off harsh, I'm really a nice person but hedgehogs are my passion and I just really really do not recommend these guys to do any sort of "service" other than looking cute in front of a camera or rolling around in a ball! :-)
LivWithBeauty I was either thinking of getting a hedgehog support animal or a snake support animal. I'll definitely go for snake as support animal but I will still get a hedgehog!
Rowan Khazaeli I recommend a thermometer, we use a reptile thermometer and it works great
Can you please do a video on how hedgehogs are good pets for people that are allergic to other animals like cats and dogs? Thx
Well said and as A hedgehog ower myself, I agree w you, I have 3 hedgehog girls and I love to death 😊❤️ your hedgie is beautiful and adorable 😊❤️
So, I've been thinking about getting a hedgehog. My best friend had one and I instantly fell in love with them. I've been doing alot of research about them. But I have some concerns, my dad loves being cold in my house, so if I get a heating fan in my room would it work? And thanks you're videos are helping me ALOT with learning everything how to care for hedgehogs.
SlimeeHaley yeah I've always had one of those space heaters for my room!
What college do you go to? The dorms at the University of Arizona don't let you have anything except fish :/
mdnlsn i go to mizzou (university of missouri - columbia)!
What does tea tree oil do to them?
They are just extremely allergic and it can really kill them if they ingest it. Just not worth the risk
Is it ok if she goes to sleep while i am trying to get her out of hibernation mode?
I thought i replied im sorry! As long as shes alive and breathing!
Hey I'm Tiff I would say look it up
I am saving up for a hedgehog and this video helped a lot . also in my video can I say that you helped get me ready ?
dragon master yay! And yes of course! Thank you so much!
I will make sure to include you just go too my channel in about a month to watch the vid and thanks
maybe two months
My parents won't let me get a hedgehog and I really really want one any advice to show them I am responsible? I have tried doing chores and getting good grades but it doesn't work...😝
I have been begging for a hedgehog for years now. And my parents are starting to consider it. Do you know where you can find a good heating lap for the hedgehog?
i would not recommends carfresh as i found out with my little hedgies they are okay with it for a while but mine ended up eating it so i have fleece rn and it is the best
thats strange! Pip seems to be fine on it when I switch to it once in a while when I have the money. The only thing he ever seems intered in eating is his cat food or my fingers haha
well like they say all hedgies are diffrent and mill the hedgie that ate it passed away and we dont know why it was something internal he passed away 2 weeks ago then 2 days ago i got my new hedgie and i just keep her on fleece
In the end after buying the hedgehog and all the supplies around how much does the price end up being?
Taeya Berry it depends! If you get the better cage it will be about $350 im thinking. If you go with a storage bin type cage it would be about $275
Taeya Berry it also depends how much the breeder is selling the hedgie!
Taeya Berry it also depends on the bedding you use! Carefresh is $20 a bag, fleece bedding is about $10 a yard and reusable (so free after that) i have about 3 different one yards of those
LivWithBeauty okay thanks!
Can it hurt your hedgehog if you use tea tree oil in your hair?
I really want to buy a hedgehog, I'm still in school so should I get one? The only thing that I can't do by myself (once I do it a lot I can do I myself) is bathing/clipping nails.Tips?
Jamma Gaming well it depends. Hedgehogs may be a commitment. Will you be able to care for them if/when you go to college? My college allows me to have my hedgehog in my dorm so its not a problem. Pippin also is very calm in the sink whennits bath time so its not hard. His nails dont really grow, which is kinda weird, so i hardly find myself clipping them. They do need the occasional baths, probably once every two weeks or every month, because their skin is very dry and they need the natural oils. It all kinda depends on the hedgehog. I would recommend grabbing a friend or a parent if you arent confident and see if they would help you out until you are okay with doing it on your own.
+LivWithBeauty thx will do, and I'm pretty sure the college I want to go to allows small animals in dorms, but if not...........well apartment here I come.
Jamma Gaming if you would be the only one taking care of it, then no, but if your parents will help too then I say go for it
I gave my headchog a surtain cat food its the only food she will eat outher than meat
Where did you buy your hedgehog at? I just want to know what place would be best for getting one because I'm thinking about it.🙂
I got my first hedgehog from someone from my school who was trying to get rid of her actually, and i got pippin (current hedgehog) from a breeder in new mexico (not where I'm from though! far away from me!) I would google hedgehog breeders near you! Try to avoid pet store hedgehogs because they usually don't come from the best breeders and have more problems later on in their life such as kidney failure. Actual breeders are much better and a safer option! So I would just google it!
LivWithBeauty thank you so much!
Sarah Martin I would say a breeder, never a pet store (they have a higher chance of diseases, being grumpy, and wobbly hedgehog syndrome) plus they usually come with a pedigree and life time warranty against wobbly hedgehog syndrome if they're from a breeder (make sure the breeder is reputable and USDA approved first) also, make sure they're legal where you live :)
I'm getting a hedgehog this weekend (or around this weekend) so thank you for this video! I've researched a lot so I think I'm ready, but this video was super helpful as well. I was wondering about mealworms. Some people feed them as treats, some feed a few a day, and some feed a lot a day (the breeder reccomend 20 a night but that seems like a ton) What do you think?
RainingVlogs oh i only feed pip them a few times a week! Its not needed but its a good treat! They are extremely fattening (says my vet) so i only treat him about 5-8 a week!
Thanks so much! :)
RainingVlogs I would say just as a treat, it can get quite expensive, also theyll get used to eat that and won't want their regular food (I'm assuming you're gonna use cat food)
I'm thinking about either trying at getting a hedgehog for a few months but for the last few days I have wanted the girl in the video more... what app do I need to get the girl? and she actually let a hedgehog die? no thanks. But wait this is the most beautiful woman on the planet at the time when this vid was recorded?
I am thinking of getting a hedge hog. My friend is teaching me how to care for them. Do most veterinary offices deal with hedgehogs. Where can you get good food?
Oh and is 73-71 degrees ok?
Kim Gustafson you can get them cat food at any pet stores! I have a whole video for hedgehog diet! And i would recommend getting a low temperature heating pad for the bottom of the cage or a red light/black light heating lamp to keep it in the upper 70s. Just to avoid hibernation attempts
what do you suggest for websites for Hedgehog allergies. and thank you for the tip
Hey do you have any advice to convince my parents that I am ready to own a hedgehog? I have done tons of research and thought in it for many months and I think I am ready
FandomRoseQueen maybe try explaining to them how you feel you are responsible and the routine you would do everyday with them. My dral was keeping good grades and waiting u til summer. (Although i ended up getting my first hedgehog way before i was supposed to lol)
LivWithBeauty thank you so much for responding! That was very helpful
FandomRoseQueen I had to convince my mom too but just talk about hedgehogs a lot and show them how much knowledge you have of them, also, do a lot of extra chores
hey i'm getting a hedgehog soon. Where do I get the Carolina (or something like that) Storm Wheel?
Kim Gustafson usually online or in some pet stores
Really torn between getting a hedgehog or (2?3?) rats. I like hedgies because they're solitary and nocturnal like me, but I also like rats because they're smart and social. AH I CAN'T DECIDE.
Maya Seaton I would get a hedgehog or a hamster
How do you litter box train hedgehogs? Plz reply I might be getting one.
Sian Loveless if you put a litter box in there and continuously put your hedgie in there for them to get used to it they will more than likely naturally use it as a restroom!
thank you so much!
I made a mistake with my hedgie, I wanted one so bad because I've always dreamed about having some type of exotic animal of some sort and i really do love him, but I made the mistake of only getting him out for the first month o had him and only every once in a while after that and it's been 6 months now, I did get him out at least 2 or 3 times a week but that was definitely not enough, now he is pretty grumpy when I first get him out of his cage and always hides under my pillows and covers when we "cuddle" but I am trying to help him warm up.. is it possible it's too late? I've read many things that say "it's possible just very hard" but if you have any tips that would be great!
Yeah I know what you mean! And it will be tough and only time will tell but an hour a day every single day is what will fix that! Getting in out and just spending quality time with him is what works! Giving treats (meal worms) and just holding while watching a movie, reading, playing video games, etc! Even putting a hoodie on around the house and letting him sleep in the front pocket is great! :-)
Liv Chambliss thank you! Most of the tips I got were just "you can't" but every day lately I've been getting him out and letting him cuddle up under my covers, he likes to stay by my feet, which I don't know if that counts as quality time? But I've been doing that every day, and he seems to be doing a little better when I'm handling him. I have tried to hand feed him but he doesn't like new treats that much, I tried apples, sweet potatoes, and eggs but he hasn't really budged with anything but popcorn (he only has a couple bites which I made sure was safe) but thank you for the tips I will keep updated!
you should get a little thing of mealworms from your petstore! They love those!
Liv Chambliss thank you!!
I'm ten and I really want a hedgehog but its hard to buy them in christchurch
yeah they can be hard to find some places! I got pippin far from where I'm from!
What do you think if I get one though I'm ten?
If you think you are responsible enough to care for the hedgie and you will clean their cage weekly or as needed, feed them every day, water them everyday, and pay attention to them everyday (and ask for help as needed!) then you should be okay!!
You are the best how can I thank you
And I go to school so half the time I am not there is that OK?
Joelle Chiong they are nocturnal so they are going to be asleep all day and awake at night anyways so it isnt going to matter :-)
Hi! I'm thinking of getting a Hedgehog in 3-4 weeks, and I'm 12. Do you think it would be a good pet for me? I've been looking up information on them and they seem like calm and tame pets that require attention...also, another question, how long do your hedgehogs usually live..?
I think it would be okay as long as you do your research! and you are suuuper dedicated to taking care of them! they require a lot of attention and bonding time as well as cage cleanings! and their life expectancy can range from 4-8 years really. They are prone to cancer sadly, and thats how I lost my last hedgehog at the age of 2ish in a cancer surgery :-(
Jasmine Lynn as little as 3 years to a maximum of 10 years (but usually 5-7 years)
I'm saving up for a hedgehog
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I am getting a hedgehog in 2 months. Do you have any bonding tips! Thanks!
Sleep in a shirt or with a piece of fabric or such for a couple days then put it in their housing so they can get used to your scent. Have some bonding time with it every day for at least 30 minutes so they can used to your touch and smell def not wearing gloves. There’s lots of good tips out there.
my hedgehog tried to hibernate last week:(
my last hedgehog did it all the time and I would have to cuddle up next to the space heater for hours with her :\
I love this video,it helps me a lot especially because,I want to get it in the future.Thanks a lot☺.In the future my hedgehogs name is gonna be snowball or [any suggestions? ]
I love that name! If youre looking at winter themed names, i like that one or Blizzard is cute too!
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Why are hedgehogs so expensive
Welcome2 Insanity it prevents impulse purchases because they are such popular animals. They would be a higher target of abuse if they were easier to purchase and at a lower price. And more inexperienced owners or lesser informed people would want to own them right away without enough knowledge about the animal. It's more bang for you buck basically.
That's kinda funny...I thought they were from Australia... poor girl
Phatzboy lardo what? Haha I mean technically these specific types of hedgehogs aren't even found in the wild at all. They're domestically bred like rabbits which is how their strange coloration came about. But come from the African Pygmy breed.
thats cool!! now i want one!! ive had everything but a hedgehog
My hedgehog is an edgy girl
She bite me :D
You have such a cute nose lol. Im going to get a hedgehog soon but Im going to do more research before I do. Thanks for the info.
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yay first to comment lol
1:13 no
great vid but for gods sake get new music its really annoying to hear it over and over!
i know i know! sorry! I need to find somebody who is willing to make me some free background music because finding good ones online isn't very easy :-(