Hedgehogs | Misfit Animals

Basic Hedgehog Supplies: What Do Hedgehogs Need?

If you keep a pet hedgehog, you need the following supplies at hand: bedding, food and food bowl, water and … Read more

The best hedgehog bedding is shredded paper bedding. it’s absorbent, soft, and comfortable for hedgehogs to walk on. Paper bedding … Read more

Hedgehogs hibernate when temperatures drop too low. This most often occurs in late December to early March. During hibernation, their … Read more

Hedgehogs are relatively easy to breed, but many places do require you to have a license. Females can be bred … Read more

Hedgehogs are low-maintenance pets but they aren’t legal to keep everywhere in the world. To provide proper care to a … Read more

Baby hedgehogs are called hoglets. They weigh between 0.5-1 ounce at birth (15-25 grams) but grow quickly. They are born … Read more

The best hedgehog cage setup starts with the right cage size. Hedgehogs need at least six square feet of space … Read more

Hedgehogs cost anywhere from $100 to $500, depending on the color, species, and breeder. Rare hedgehogs, like black or albino … Read more

Hedgehogs average 23-25 cm in length (9-10 inches) and weigh 750-800 grams (26.5-28 ounces). They are small enough that most … Read more

The main difference between hedgehogs and porcupines is their quills. Porcupines have longer quills, as they can reach up to … Read more