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Unfortunately, nothing is known about why hedgehogs may consume their young (also called hoglets). Being stressed is one of the most likely causes of a mother eating her hoglets. A hedgehog is an animal, and it will use its natural instincts if its life or the lives of its kids are in danger. It may …

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Pet your hedgehog in the direction of the quills. Petting your hedgehog in the other direction will be uncomfortable for both of you. Your hedgehog’s quills will lay uniformly when he is comfortable. If your hedgehog feels threatened, the quills will stretch out and hedgehog making friends. Here are some suggestions for getting hedgehogs into …

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What should hedgehogs eat?  Historically, cat food was commonly used to feed these spiky pocket pets, but there are quality hedgehog meals available that give optimal nutritional components for a hedgehog to consume. Hedgehogs prefer eating a natural diet, fresh fruits and vegetables in addition to pet food. Knowing what a hedgehog should eat allows you to …

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Hedgehog swimming Can hedgehogs be trained to swim? They are capable. According to ARKive, hedgehogs can swim and are very good swimmers. Although those located in Africa’s deserts may not have many opportunities to swim, the spiky little fellas from western Europe’s lowlands, which include marshes and ponds, do get the opportunity to swim on …

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