Hedgehogs make for great companions. But since you may want to maximize your time spent together with your prickly buddy, you could be wondering whether they are nocturnal. It’s said that people might find it tougher to have a pet who doesn’t appreciate the daylight and only starts to live it up as the nightfall comes. In this article, we’ll …
Are hedgehogs spikey?
One of the key characteristics of hedgehogs is the stuff on their backs. In children’s books, illustrations show hedgehogs carrying mushrooms or apples on their backs. And many people are afraid to touch hedgehogs because the quills on their back look sharp enough to cause some pain, to say the least. In this post, we’ll cover everything you want to …
Do hedgehogs run and are they fast?
Do you have a pet hedgehog or planning to get one? They are friendly companions that do come with their own quirks. Better do your homework before taking one as a pet! Now, you might wonder whether hedgehogs are fast or slow. Do they run or just walk around? Things might get especially confusing when we talk about hedgehogs that …
Do Hedgehogs Lay Eggs?
Hedgehogs have become sweethearts to many due to their cute appearance and general beauty appeal. A lot of people have opted to keep them as pets. But some of them find that they knew very little about hedgehogs. It was important to ask some questions before deciding to adopt a hedgehog or any other pet at all. Apart from the …
What Do Hedgehogs Do For Fun?
All animals need to keep life interesting. In this regard, there’s not a big difference between people and hedgehogs. Both crave for stimulating activities and changes in their environment. And in easier terms, we simply need the stuff to be fun. In this post, we’ll take a closer look at what hedgehogs might consider being fun activities. Knowing about this …
Are Hedgehogs Intelligent?
This is an interesting question. But I think, more importantly, we need to first answer the question of what exactly constitutes intelligence. How do we decide what parameters worthy of use to measure the intelligence of animals? I mean… It will be totally unfair to judge hedgehogs by the standards of dogs. The following parameters can be used to judge …
How to Play With a Hedgehog
Hedgehogs might be sensitive and nocturnal animals who love to sleep all day but that doesn’t mean you can’t play with them when they’re awake. In fact, it is essential that you play with them so that they remain healthy, fit and happy. Plus, spending time together will also strengthen the bond you two share. One of the most common …
All Your Questions Answered About Pygmy Hedgehogs
Do you have any questions about pygmy hedgehogs? You are in the right place! We created this post to cover the most frequently asked questions about these wonderful, yet exotic pets. Read on to know about these sweet small animals and how they work out as pets. General questions about pygmy hedgehogs In the following paragraphs, we’ll answer some of …
Can Hedgehogs Eat Dog Food?
Hedgehogs aren’t common pets like cats and dogs. With the latter, we already tend to know what to feed them and which food items to skip. Exotic animals raise much more confusion. In this post, we’ll take a closer look at the relationship between hedgehogs, dog food, and other (in)appropriate food options. No, dog food isn’t a good or healthy …
What you need to know about Hedgehog Reproduction？
Hedgehogs used to reproduce solely in the wild because apparently… they are animals of the wild. Hedgehogs generally have a gestation period of about thirty-five days and an average litter of four to five baby hedgehogs who are born blind and deaf. They often weigh about fifteen to twenty grams at birth and depend on the mother for all sorts …