how to care for a hedgehog

Hedgehog
In maintaining a mini hedgehog there are some points to note:

Cages:
* Suggested cage made of metal or plastic cage (as made for the rabbit, cat or ferret) or box aquarium. Wide enclosure must mproporsional with polulasi existing hedgehog. Cages should cupuk free to run or make a nest. Avoid using base enclosure from metal or wire ram because potentially cause sores on the legs or chest hedgehog, Clean the cage at least once a week to reduce odor

* Provide a nesting place in the corner of the corner of the cage. Bias nest made of wood or plastic that has a cover that makes porcupine burrow burrow idalam feel refuge land. Hive lid also can reduce nervousness hedgehog during childbirth

* Make sure the hedgehog in a quiet and comfortable environment. Put the cage in place cool or warm between 21-27 degrees Celsius (68 Fahrenheit to 85 Fahrenheit.)

* References from breeders abroad shows male and female should be maintained separately but are deliberately bred. Female parent would be easy to stress when meeting with another hedgehog, especially the opposite sex while periods of breastfeeding her child. Stress that is too high will cause the parent to be aggressive and prey on their own children. A hedgehog females can breed at the age reaches a minimum of 8 weeks. However, age is considered not ideal. Marriage at a young age can result in the birth of a disabled child, the high mortality due to inexperienced parenting and parent death itself unprepared for the reproductive organs. The ideal age for about 6 months mengkawinkan hedgehog

In the wild hedgehogs are solitary animals. But in captivity, due to lack of land some hedgehogs are often combined. The way it requires special observation also because of concern hedgehog will attack each other. Be sure to observe their behavior during the first 48 hours when mixed in a single enclosure. Hedgehogs will issue a bloodcurdling / scream when angry or hurt, so be careful.

BEDDING:
* Add one to two inch layer of pine, aspen, ground corn cobs, or other small animals into the base enclosure hedgehog. Do not use cedar because the aromatic oils can cause respiratory illness or death in the hedgehog

How Bathing Hedgehog
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Toys:
* Hedgehogs need a lot of practice, to avoid excess weight. Such as hamsters, hedgehogs can also be provided in the form of spinning wheel toy to stimulate activity. Use toys that do not pose a risk of injury as well as body piercing clamp hedgehog. Broken leg is a result of improper use of the toy.

* Most hedgies quite curious and love the toys so they always push, chew, or manipulate. Some hedgehog activity frequently encountered include biting and pushing a rubber ball, small toy cars, toy trucks big plastic, toilet paper tubes, and rawhide chews.

* Diet is a problem that is still causing controversy. Preliminary studies at the Bronx Zoo which is then presented in 1998 when Go Hog Wild Hedgehog Show and Seminar hedgies suggests that good diet consisting of protein and low in fat. A fiber content of about 15% (preferably from chitin, but the hedgehog can take advantage of fiber from plant sources as well) is the optimal composition. Most mini hedgehog hedgehog given food that has been on sale in the market such as cat food and dog biscuit-shaped, it is not a problem as long as we choose carefully so that hedgies get food that has good quality protein, low in fat, and provides a source of fiber enough. Hedgehogs itself takes about 70-100 calories per day,

* Hedgies given a diet with cat food, especially those containing fiber in it (rice, beans, baby food, pasta, as well as mealworms and crickets). Mixing in baby oatmeal flakes are a great way to add fiber

HANDLING:
* The more you handle your hedgehog, the more he will get used to you, so good for him to get closer and get to know your

* At first, you might be scared hedgehog. Hedgehogs may be rolled up or sticking his tongue to scare the animals or creatures that threaten your hedgehog approached slowly and quiet so she gets a sense of comfort and trust. hedgehog lift you from the bottom to avoid the thorns. You do not need gloves to pick it up, but if you are afraid punctured, grab a pair of gloves and make them know your smell (like tucking under your pillow for a few nights, or put them on your shirt for a while) so they are not strangers again with the scent of the owner