Aww, they're so cute. 
Hard to resist...
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I know I already have a zoo, but with the loss of Quinnlee - best hedgehog in the world - I am very tempted to bring home another baby.
I keep going back to this little one:
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She is a perfect little pinto girl, and doesn't look terribly shy.
On the other hand, my local breeder asked me to consider taking in a rescue hog that requires an experienced owner. The original owners did not socialized the hedgie, and it has bitten someone before. I know I could be very good with the hedgie, but I don't really want to get another adult hedgie. I adopted Quinnlee when she was 1.5 years old, so I didn't really get a long time with her (just 2 years). The rescue is also a boy, when I want another girl.
On the other hand, I still have my hedgehog Clark, who, while he is darned adorable and very well-socialized, prefers to run rather than cuddle. He is also not great with guests as he has a habit of nervous-pooping and chewing on new flavors (like hands). So it's not like I'm entirely without a hedgehog.
A baby photos of my little poop monster:
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He was a platinum-colored baby, and grew up into a pretty gray boy Traditional color.
I am going to talk to the pinto baby's breeder and see what she thinks about the baby's personality (though I know it will change) and when she will be ready to go home.
Maybe I will let this be contingent upon a raise at work. Or wait a few months and buy myself a birthday present
I keep going back to this little one:
She is a perfect little pinto girl, and doesn't look terribly shy.
On the other hand, my local breeder asked me to consider taking in a rescue hog that requires an experienced owner. The original owners did not socialized the hedgie, and it has bitten someone before. I know I could be very good with the hedgie, but I don't really want to get another adult hedgie. I adopted Quinnlee when she was 1.5 years old, so I didn't really get a long time with her (just 2 years). The rescue is also a boy, when I want another girl.
On the other hand, I still have my hedgehog Clark, who, while he is darned adorable and very well-socialized, prefers to run rather than cuddle. He is also not great with guests as he has a habit of nervous-pooping and chewing on new flavors (like hands). So it's not like I'm entirely without a hedgehog.
A baby photos of my little poop monster:
He was a platinum-colored baby, and grew up into a pretty gray boy
Traditional color.I am going to talk to the pinto baby's breeder and see what she thinks about the baby's personality (though I know it will change) and when she will be ready to go home.
Maybe I will let this be contingent upon a raise at work. Or wait a few months and buy myself a birthday present
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there should be a bunch of breeders in your area
http://www.hedgehogcentral.com/breederusa.shtml
is a good comprehensive list.
It is expensive... it would b like $350 to get this girl. That's the price of a puppy. But much cheaper in the long run... haha
http://www.hedgehogcentral.com/breederusa.shtml
is a good comprehensive list.
It is expensive... it would b like $350 to get this girl. That's the price of a puppy. But much cheaper in the long run... haha
They don't stink if you clean their cage daily
I use fleece liners and use medical gloves to pick up poop once per day. You can also attempt to litter box train. The liners get changed once or twice a week and are washed in the washing machine with unscented detergent.But if you don't wash those liners... it will smell like poop in the room.
I bought her! I'm so excited. I will bring her home mid-September.
urgh I cannot wait. now I gotta go buy more fabric and make her some sleepy sacks and bedding
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