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Pet hedgehogs may eat such table foods as cooked, lean chicken, turkey, beef or pork. They will often eat small amounts of vegetables and fruit. Hedgehogs are lactose-intolerant and will have stomach problems after consuming most dairy products, though occasional plain low-fat yogurt or cottage cheese seem to be well tolerated. [20]
As of 2019, it is illegal to own a hedgehog as a pet in the US states of Hawaii, Georgia, Pennsylvania, and California, [20] as well ...
A hedgehog's diet should be very high in protein. Hedgehogs can eat fruits and vegetables but only in moderation. Despite their small size Hedgehogs require a large cage with bedding and plenty of furniture to hide in and explore. [30] Hedgehogs have a gestation period of about 35 days, and give birth to on average 4 deaf and blind young (hoglets).
As with any pet, hedgehogs also need plenty of fresh water every day, either from a bowl or a mounted water bottle. Cleaning. Like cats, hedgehogs are generally pretty good at self-grooming, but ...
Owning a pet can be expensive. According to a survey of 1,000 pet owners by LendEDU, 20% of respondents have found themselves in debt due to pet costs averaging $1,566.96. Sure, everyone knows ...
The four-toed hedgehog is one of the most popular species of domesticated hedgehog sold in the exotic pet trade. It is bred extensively for color and temperament and is even displayed in competitive hedgehog shows. Lifespan is typically 4–6 years. Due to its energetic nature, many owners provide their hedgehog with a large running wheel.
Many people agree that hedgehogs make great pets. When we lived in Indiana where owning a hedgehog is legal (they are considered an exotic pet and illegal in several states), my son decided he ...