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Vienna starts first hedgehog-count
Vienna – Austria’s capital Vienna wants to keep a tab on its spiky residents, setting up the city’s first-ever hedgehog-count. In cooperation with Naturschutzbund, an animal welfare organization, the city magistrates Thursday called on the Viennese to count hedgehogs in their neighbourhood. “We ask people to report sightings of hedgehogs » Continue reading…

When it comes to hedgehog caging, bigger is better, but expensive isn’t always best. In fact, it’s best to start out with something cheap and easy to acquire, and then to upgrade once you have your pet and a better idea of what of he or she needs.

The minimum space requirement for your cage is » Continue reading…

Hedgehog World is your best source for cutting-edge care information! This site was created by some of the most seasoned breeders in North America, and is up to date on all the things you need to know to keep your hedgehog healthy and happy. Resources include articles, online forum, breeder listings, and fun and games. » Continue reading…

Ferrets of New England has kits available now and more babies available to reserve. If you are looking for a quality pet ferret, FNE is the place to go. Chocolates, Points, Cinnamons, Sables, and Dark Sables are all expected. Go early and go back often, and tell ‘em “The hedgehogs made you do it”!

Every year we get a rush of people interested in giving or getting a hedgehog as a gift for Christmas. We understand that this is a good opportunity for parents to buy that hedgehog that your child has been asking for and researching, but we do ask that you make sure that this is really » Continue reading…

Hamor Hollow has male and female chocolate, snow, and cinnacot babies available and ready to go to new homes. Males are $160 and females are $185. Über pintos will be available in a few weeks. Cash or money order is expected at pick-up. Lineage is provided with all babies including parents’ names and birth dates, » Continue reading…

It is our experience that cages with metal floors rust very quickly when exposed to urine or feces. The rusted spots are rough and dangerous to your hedgehog’s feet. Metal also holds in heat and cold, which can be very bad for your hedgehog, since they are a temperature sensitive animal.
If you must have a » Continue reading…

The Great Turtle Race is over, but the contests are continuing. The race from nesting grounds to the Galapogas Islands is finished, but now the turtles are compeating to see who can dive the deapest and hold their breath the longest.
The turtle I was/am chearing on is Champiro, who got 3rd place in the race.
-K

We are pleased to announce that our hedgehogs got a clear bill of health from the vet yesterday. Their bi-annual fecal sample came up all clean.
Kelly

We are very excited to announce that our Spring hedge-babies are starting to appear. Escapade has 2 babies in her first litter, on May 1st, and she is being an extrodinary mom. Slush, Escapade’s mom, is also an extrodinary mom and she has fostered several times for moms who could not or would not take care of their own » Continue reading…